Club News

Reaching Beyond

Reaching Beyond is the autobiography of Denise Evans, the first (and so far only) woman to serve as president of the Alpine Club.

The book, a community-funded project which included contributions from the Alpine Club and the Pinnacle Club, tells the complete story of Denise's life in her own distinctive voice. From her early years in Paris (fled at the outbreak of the Second World War) to her accomplishments as a climber and sailor, we are offered a rare insight into the characteristics which made Denise such a pioneer.

We are offering the book at the exclusive price of £15.00 + UK postage and packing of £3.00. (Those looking to buy from overseas should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss postage costs).

Buy it at the checkout below:

More About Denise

Watch a video featuring Denise discussing the 1962 Jagdula Expedition:

Book Specifications:

Paperback
300 pages
570g
Published by Delfryn Publications
Released: November 2024

The Golden and Silver Ages of Mountaineering 1855-1900

The AC Library’s Exhibition: 'The Golden and Silver Ages of Mountaineering 1855-1900' has opened at the Frenchay Village Museum.

The exhibition includes: photographs, first edition books, archives and artefacts highlighting the climbing partnerships between AC members and AC members' expeditions from the 1870s as far afield as the Caucasus and the Karakoram Himalayas and viewing is highly recommended.

(l-r) Hywel Lloyd, Barbara Grigor-Taylor and Tony Westcott setting up the exhibition at the Frenchay Village Museum. 

At: Frenchay Village Museum, 1 Begbrook Park, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1SZ

From: 7 January to 29 March 2017

Opening hours:  Saturday & Sunday, 2pm-5pm, and Wednesday, 1pm-4pm. 

Lecture:  9th March - A lecture on the exhibition, by ACL Chairman, Hywel Lloyd, at a venue near the museum DETAILS HERE

Sir David Templeman-Adams

Congratulations to David Hempleman-Adams, a member since 1995, on his appointment to Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian order (KCVO) in the Queen’s New Year Honours in recognition of his services, as a Trustee for 10 years, to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

Alps 4000m x 82: Completion by Alpine Club member, Steve Hartland

Congratulations to Steve Hartland - First Brit to complete the UIAA list of 82 x 4000m peaks in the Alps.

Steve Hartland, a member of the ACG/AC since 1990, and British Mountain Guide from Chamonix, has successfully completed the UIAA list of 82 x 4000metre peaks in the Alps in August 2016.