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The Alpine Club, the world's first mountaineering club, has members from around the world. Since it was founded in 1857 they have
been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration. We aim to be the club of choice for all mountaineers providing a forum for sharing experiences and information

Two Piolets d'Or for Alpine Club's Finest

Fantastic news for the AC and UK mountaineering. In light of the very high level of achievement, all six nominations were awarded a "Piolet d'Or".

That's two for the AC: Sandy Allan & Rick Allen; and Mick Fowler & Paul Ramsden, who are the first team to win twice.

From left to right: Paul, Mick, Sandy and Rick.

Fuller report

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New Members

March 2013

Full: Tito Arosio, Enzo Cardonatti, Caroline Culwick, Francois Devy, David Gladwin, Bruce Goodlad, Stephen Long, Luis Puzo, Twid Turner, Barry Whybrow.

Aspirant: George Arbuthnot, Thomas Codrington, Ian Faulkner, Daniel Graves, Toby Knight, Julian May, Robert Middleton, Daniel Moore, Mark Nicholls, Catherine Sykes.

AC-funded
Expeditions

British Djangart Expedition 2013

Six climbers seeking unclimbed peaks at the the eastern end of the Djangart region of Kyrgyzstan. More

London Lecture
Tuesday 14th May

Peter Graham & Malcolm Scott: The Grand Cappuccino

Last summer Peter Graham and Malcolm Scott travelled to the remote Waddington Range in British Columbia, making the second ascent of the Grand Cappuccino.

London Lecture
Wednesday 22nd May

Amit Chowdhury – Climbing in the Indian Himalaya

Amit gives a repeat performance of the lecture given in Bristol on the 17th (see below) for the benefit of London members.

South West Lecture
Friday 17th May

Amit Chowdhury – Climbing in the Indian Himalaya

The Honorary Secretary of the Indian Mountaineering Federation share insights from his climbing in some lesser known areas, where access has become easier in recent years.

Derbyshire Joint Peak District Meet with ABMSAC

Weekend 3rd May

Based at the Royal Oak at Hurdlow which is situated at the top of the High Peak Trail. There is a Bunk Barn with 12 places booked and a campsite attached. Dinner on the Saturday night.

Alpine Journal 2012

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Committee Vacancies

Elective Members

Chair of Marketing, Membership & Recruitment Sub-Committee

Full members only - younger members particularly welcome

more details: honsec@alpine-club.org.uk