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!
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© Andy Parkin
“Shivling” in the western Garwhal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India by Andy Parkin in Pastel
The Club often reproduces classic mountain paintings from its collection as Christmas Cards. They do not carry a date and have a simple seasonal greeting. They are available in packs of ten.
Paul, a four times winner of the prestigious Piolet d'Or award will be describing various of his climbs
Murdoch is one of our most active younger members and you only have to look at last year's Journal to
CANCELLED A deeply moving story of the beauty and brutality of life, and death, on the world's most
“No Easy Way” is Mick’s third book. Featuring award winning Himalayan climbs, extreme dog walking,
Cancelled - we're hoping to arrange an alternative lecture.
Use the boxes below to explore the expeditions section
Any questions relating to expeditions ? send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper
Expeditions are at the core of the Alpine Club's purpose and culture. Use the boxes on the left to navigate the expedition section.
Any questions relating to expeditions? Send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper.
