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 Member09 Jan 2018
Graham Little - Climbing in the Balkans Edinburgh
09 Jan 2018
Simon Richardson & Micha Rinn: First ascents in the Coast Mountains of Western Canada London
10 Jan 2018
Arjuna South Peak District
16 Jan 2018
Dave Wynne-Jones – “Ski Mountaineering in the Caucusus” South West Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
23 Jan 2018
Andrew Cherry & Stefan Morris: Greenland via Norway and Yosemite London
13 Feb 2018
Hamish Johnstone - The Heddle Maps Edinburgh
13 Feb 2018
Calum Nicoll & Mark Chonofski: Kicked in the mouth by a gift horse - Kyrgyzstan 2016 London
13 Feb 2018
Tony Westcott: "Adapting to Change in Nepal" South West Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
14 Feb 2018
Chris Harle discusses the legacy of Ken Wilson Peak District
27 Feb 2018
Simon Young. Kyrgyzstan and Pic Lenin – Summer 2017 London
13 Mar 2018
Members ‘slides’ Edinburgh
13 Mar 2018
James Lam.- Film Screening: Spitsbergen Retraced: London
14 Mar 2018
Peter Thompson: Solo climbs in the Karakoram Peak District
20 Mar 2018
Members' Slides South West Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
27 Mar 2018
Rafal Malczyk: Exploration and First Ascents in the East Karakoram London
10 Apr 2018
Jim Herrington: The Climbers London
24 Apr 2018
Becky Coles: First Ascent of Lasarmula, Far West of Nepal: London
08 May 2018
Ben & Zoe Dickey: Passing London
22 May 2018
Osman Ehtisham Anwar: Climbing Opportunities in Pakistan's Karakoram London
12 Jun 2018
Colin Beechey: Alpine Classics No. 6 London
26 Jun 2018
Graham Hoyland: Yeti tracked down at last London
10 Jul 2018
William Mitchell: Gabriel Loppé - Peintre-Alpiniste: London
11 Sep 2018
Uisdean Hawthorn: High and Dry - Climbing Rock in the Kishtwar Himal London
25 Sep 2018
Nick Smith: Unfrequented Climbs in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca London
09 Oct 2018
Tania Noakes: The Length of Norway by Skis London
09 Oct 2018
John Porter – A Brief Gold Light Edinburgh
16 Oct 2018
Dave Cowell: “Tajikistan: Skiing in the Fann Mountains” South West - Redpoint Bristol Climbing Centre Venue: Redpoint Climbing Centre at 40 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NW (Tel: 0117 332 2222). Redpoint has café serving food and licensed bar. Meet for food and/or climb from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
No charge for AC & Eagle Ski members and students. Guests are welcome and are invited to make a donation of £5 to the Montane Alpine Club Climbing Fund.
The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
16 Oct 2018
Simon Richardson: Game of Thrones Keswick
17 Oct 2018
Graham Hoyland - Yeti (Note the change of date) Peak District
23 Oct 2018
Steve Carratt: First ascents in the remote Shimshal Valley, Northern Pakistan London