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 MemberIt is with great sadness that we report the death of Rod Smith following a fell walking accident in the Lake District.
Rod served as Alpine Journal Obituaries Editor until last year and the Club is deeply indebted to him for his long and diligent service.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.