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 MemberLatest Articles
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2025 AC Photo Competition +
2025 AC Photo Competition The Alpine Club is excited to announce a Members’ Photo Competition, culminating with a special exhibition… Read More -
Richard Gowing +
We are saddened to report the death of Richard Gowing on 7 January 2025. He had been a member since… Read More -
Jon Mellor +
We have recently learned of the death on 14 December of Jon Mellor. He was a member for more that… Read More -
New Study Helps Quantify the Risk of Developing Acute Mountain Sickness +
New Study Helps Quantify the Risk of Developing Acute Mountain Sickness A new study by Johannes Burtscher and colleagues at… Read More
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Upcoming Events
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28 JanDaniel Light: The White Ladder 28 Jan 2025 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
Tracing the world altitude record from the ashy slopes of the sacred volcano Llullaillaco to the
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01 FebAurland Ice Meet, Norway 01 Feb 2025 All Day
A February trip to Norway is fast becoming an AC tradition. In the past two years, the Club has visited
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02 FebACG CIC Hut Meet 02 Feb 2025 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
There are 8 places available on a Scottish Winter Meet for ACG members based at the CIC Hut. Further
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05 FebTom Livingstone - Free and High - Gasherbrum 3 05 Feb 2025 07:30 pm
Tom Livingstone charts a progression from the sea cliffs of the UK, to climbing a nearly 8,000 -
11 FebLorraine McCall - Lorraine's Ups 'n' Doons 11 Feb 2025 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
Lorraine McCall will talk about her continuous, self-propelled round of the Grahams accomplished
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28 Jan - 11 Feb
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11 Feb - 23 Feb
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
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.