Members of the Alpine Club benefit from access to the Club's facilities, networks and resources, as well as a range of discounts with outdoor brands and retailers. These include:
Reduced rates at mountain huts owned by memebrs of the UIAA Reciprocal Rights Agreement on production of AC membership card.
Support and mentoring from experienced mountaineers.
Use of the Club's Lake District Hut.
A busy Club meets programme, with trips to the UK, Europe, Africa and the Greater Ranges.
Financial support for Open Expeditions and Greater Ranges Meets.
Grants to support expeditionary climbing.
Subsidised mountaineering development opportunities such as the Saas Aspirants Meet, Continuing Mountaineering Development and the Rick Allen Skills Award.
Free access to the AC library and the Royal Geographical Society's library for research, book rental and expedition planning.
Access to the Club's collection of world maps.
Free entry to a wide range of climbing lectures in London, the North of England, Lake District, Edinburgh and the South West.
Access to a huge network of potential climbing partners.
Free annual Journal and regular Club Newsletters.
Discounts with a variety of outdoor brands and retailers. (Members can log in to access these via the Members Area)
Free bunkroom accommodation in central London.
Affiliation to the BMC for full and aspirant members which provides access to BMC services such as insurance.
Access to a range of exclusive items and reduced prices in the Club Shop