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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It is with sadness that we report the news of the death of our member, Robin Wilkinson, on the 26th June.
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We are saddened to receive news that our member, Tony Strawther, passed away early on Tuesday 3rd July after a short illness.
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News has reached us of the death of Club Member Teddy Faure-Walker.
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It is with sadness that we report the news of the death of our member, Susan Band, on the 27th April.
We understand that there will be a funeral service on the 9th May at Midday in Heckfield.
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News has reached us of the death of Club Member Mark Warham, who died on the 28th April at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
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