Welcome to the

Alpine Club


        

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
 
 
Congratulations to Ken Wilson for winning Lifetime Award for Contribution to Mountain Literature

The Boardman Tasker Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ken Wilson, a long time influencer of outdoor media and global climbing and mountaineering politics, at the Kendal Mountain Festival, photo by Doug Scott.

Ken Wilson is a leading figure in the global climbing media, editor of Mountain magazine (1969-1978), and publisher and author of many acclaimed outdoor books, including the Hard Rock series and The Games Climbers Play. In 1978, Ken established the Diadem publishing house with Ken Vickers and later went on to found Bâton Wicks.

Latest Articles

  • John Atherton +

    We have recently learned of the death in April of John Atherton, who was elected to membership in 1990. The… Read More

  • Colin Powell +

    We are saddened to report the recent death of Colin Powell, who had been a member for almost 50 years.… Read More

  • An End to Weekly Reports? +

    14/05/2025 La Chamoniarde, whose regular conditions reports we used to translate for this news page, have moved away from weekly… Read More

  • 2025 GRIT&ROCK Grant Recipients Announced +

    2025 GRIT&ROCK Grant Recipients Announced The GRIT&ROCK Foundation, founded by AC member Masha Gordon with the aim of encouraging greater… Read More
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Expeditions

Use the boxes below to explore the expeditions section

Questions

Any questions relating to expeditions ? send us an email.

Funding

The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams

Reports

The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper

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Reports

The AC library contains a collection of reports from the MEF and other sources

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Funding

The AC Climbing Fund was created to help AC members' climbing activities. It awards grants to AC members undertaking expeditions.

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Himalayan Index

This unique database contains records of peaks over 6000m, whether attempted or climbed.. It also contains literature references for specific peaks

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Expedition Information Centre (EIC)

Are you thinking of planning an expedition?

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Expeditions

Expeditions are at the core of the Alpine Club's purpose and culture. Use the boxes on the left to navigate the expedition section.

Questions

Any questions relating to expeditions? Send us an email.

Funding

The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams

Reports

The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper.