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 MemberJoint Alpine Club / Wayfarers' Club Lakeland Winter meet at the George Starkey Hut, Patterdale. More
Rjukan is home to hundreds of easily accessible icefalls of all difficulties ranging from easy
In our penultimate Peak lecture of the season, we welcome Nigel Vardy to tell us his story of an
In the footsteps of Cassin and Bonatti. The 2025 Lecco meet is based on the Piano di Resinelli
Matthew and Mark provide a lively tale of new ascents, illness and arrest on false charges in Russia
Use the boxes below to explore the expeditions section
Any questions relating to expeditions ? send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper
Expeditions are at the core of the Alpine Club's purpose and culture. Use the boxes on the left to navigate the expedition section.
Any questions relating to expeditions? Send us an email.
The AC and the MEF can provide funding for certain expeditions, the AC also has a climbing grant for AC teams
The AC holds a vast library of material relating to expeditions both online and on paper.