Alpine Club

The Alpine Club, the worlds first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration. The Alpine Club, the worlds first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, our members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountain... eering development and exploration. The club includes, and always has, most of the leading British mountaineers of each generation. It now has members in more than 30 countries worldwide and acts as a focal point for contact with foreign alpine clubs. With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, the opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and much more We provide a forum for sharing experiences and information. We welcome all mountaineers. Find out how you can join us .Read More