The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.
With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more!
Becoming a Member
In this biographical work, Graham Zimmerman shares his own coming-of-age tale, reflecting on the highs and lows of his chosen mountain life. In the face of the tragic deaths of his contemporaries and the looming threat of climate change, Zimmerman lays out how he has learned to find a careful balance between his personal ambitions and broader responsibilities.
Mountaineers Books