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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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
This weekend meet provides an opportunity for members to meet together and appreciate Scottish
Alongside Mountaineering Scotland, the Scottish Mountaineering Club and the BMC, the Alpine Club
Iain Young and Kenny Brookman present an account of their recent expedition to South Georgia, or
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.