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 MemberIn 2011, shortly after George Band's death, Harish sat down with Susan Band to discuss her husband's life and accomplishments. Over two interview sessions, the pair discuss George's early life, his climbing experiences during his national service and university life, his famous parts in the 1953 Mount Everest and 1955 Kangchenjunga expeditions and his work for Shell. The pair also touch on Susan's work for the UK Foreign office and her experiences of Eric Shipton.