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
The autobiography of Denise Evans, the first female president of the Alpine Club and an accomplished mountaineer and sailor. From her early years in Paris, France to her later life filled with climbing, sailing, and overcoming personal challenges, Denise exemplifies a life lived fully and fearlessly, continuing her adventures into her mid-eighties.
A crowd-funded publishing project with contributions from individuals, the Alpine Club and the Pinnacle Club