Austrian Alpine Club (Uk)

AAC(UK) member Stephen McAuliffe keeps a blog of his trips. He has shared his latest adventure, 12 Days Hiking The Swiss Via Alpina, with us! Thanks Stephen, hopefully this inspires others!

Our Mountain Biking Leader, Dan, is making us jealous with his recent pictures from France! 🚵‍♂️ Where are you all going on Summer Holidays? ☀️ Photo: Briancon from the ridge on Saint-Chaffrey, Dan Humphreys

We have a great day walk, with some small scrambling sections, this Saturday 14th July for members to join. Scenic routes overlooking Beddgelert, ascending Moel Ogof (655m) and some unique geological features on route, this won't be one to miss! See the members' area for more information and to contact the walk leader to book. ➡️ https://aacuk.org.uk/ Photo Credit: Moel Hebog, John Cairns

We hope members have enjoyed the climbing training in 2018. Whether it's trad or sport climbing, come and hone your skills at the Jurassic Coast climbing meet in Swanage, Dorset, September 21st - 23rd. Fantastic climbing on limestone cliffs and quarries, all within an easy walk of Tom's field campsite, where there is camping or bunk house accommodation. Don't miss out! See the members' area of the website for more details or contact the office

As the heatwave continues why not come out on a walk with us? ☀️ This Saturday 7th July the Knole Park and Kent Greens Walk will pass through Godden Green, Seal Chart, Ivy Hatch and more, with a lunch stop in Dunk's Green. See the website for more info ➡️ https://aacuk.org.uk/

Last summer, AAC(UK) member Stephen Dagley trekked through the Alps and Dolomites for the first time, visiting from the US. He has shared his Photo Expedition Journal with us. With it being the time to start planning your own hut to hut tours, perhaps this will be some inspiration! Thanks to Stephen for sharing with us.

We currently have a member looking for a travelling companion for the Berlin High Trail from 3rd to 11th July, and another to Barbados over several weeks. For more information or to contact these members, please see the Members' Small Ads page of the website for more information.

This weekend's Mountain Bike meet in the Peak District was a massive success! Great rides, and a well deserved drink (or two...) at the end 🍻 To see Saturday's epic route and more photos click here for Dan's Relive video ➡️ https://www.relive.cc/view/1627657469 Thanks to AAC(UK) leaders Dan and Damian for organising such a great weekend, everyone had an unforgettable time! Photos: Cat Mittins, Dan Humphreys and Damian Tow

It looks like the warm weather is here to stay! ☀️🔥 Why not join us for a day walk? The Hills and Meadows of North West Kent is this Saturday 16th June, and open to all AAC(UK) members. This 15 mile walk will take you through Halsted, Knockholt Village, North Downs Way and more. With a picnic lunch at Southwood and a drink stop along the way, it will be a great day out!

We are now taking bookings for our 2018 AGM & Activity Weekend! We will be based at The Hydro Hotel, Windermere from 5th to 7th October. There will be plenty of activities including mountain biking, climbing, first aid training, a range of day walks, and plenty more! All of these are free for members who are joining us over the weekend so come and meet us! For a list of all courses and activities taking place please see the members' area of the website Photo: Loughrigg Tarn and Langdale Pikes, Allan Hartley

Calling all climbers! A space has become available the on the multi pitch training in Snowdonia next week, 4-8 June. The course is just £220.00 for 5 days (ratio 1:2). Please get in touch or go to the members area of the website for more information and booking form. Photo from instructor Dave Brown, Snowdonia

There are only 2 spaces left on the Peak District Mountain Biking weekend, 9-10 June. Join us and enjoy some of the classic rides in the Hope Valley! This weekend is led by AAC(UK) Level 2 qualified leaders. For booking forms and contact details of leaders please see the members area of the website ~ Photo: Dan Humphreys, Ladybower, Peak District

Summer is here and hutting tours have begun! 🙌 To reflect this, we have changed our cover photo to a sunny shot of Allan Hartley's Olperer Runde Tour in the Zillertal Alps. Where are you planning to go this year? 🗺️

Olperer Runde Tour, Zillertal Alps Photo by Allan Hartley

Our Spring walks are continuing on Saturday May 26 with the Balmer Down and River Ouse, Sussex walk. With a break at Balmer Down for a picnic lunch the walk is 12 miles with a 1591ft ascent. Visit the website for walk leader details and more information about the route by logging into the member's area ➡️➡️ https://aacuk.org.uk/m-day-walks-and-day- events

Last week's Alpine Movement Training in Snowdonia and Lead Climbing in the Peaks have both had very positive feedback from members! There are still a couple of places left for those with 2 years' membership on Multi Pitch Climbing in Snowdonia from the 4-8 June. The course is subsidised by the club and costs just £220.00 for 5 days (ratio 1:2). Please get in touch or go to the members area of the website for more information and booking form. Photo from instructor Dave Brown, Stanage Edge, the Peak District.

Looking to become a tour leader? There is just 1 space left on the Übungsleiter Hochtouren assessment course aimed at English speakers from 1st – 6th July. The course cost is covered by a grant from AAC(UK) for eligible members! You will be assessed in leading, and also in rescue techniques, from the different aspects of crevasse rescue to retreat in case of sudden weather changes. Main areas covered are travel on glaciers, climbing of ridges on belay, as well as awareness of risks when planning a tour. For more information see our website member's area. Photo: Descent from the Fineilspitze, Ted Ashby

Looking to get out this weekend in the good weather? ☀️🌼The sun should stay out for our Chantries to Sheepleas walk on Saturday 12th May. With some superb views of Guildford Cathedral and St Martha's Hill with the church on top, this walk going through Shere, Netley Park, Little Kings Wood, Netley Heath, Sheepleas, and more, is going to be a good one! See the member's area of our website for the walk leader's details and more information. Photo: Shere & South Downs from Netley Heath, Tony Cooper

There are only 2 spaces left on the Basic Alpine Skills Training, run by the Alpenverein Akademie in Austria! Taking place from the 15th-21st July this is a great chance to practise the basics such as moving safely in rock and ice, and to learn about rescue techniques for glacier travel. With grants of 475,00€ available (708,00€ if aged 18-24) if you are an eligible member, don't miss out! See the Akademie website to book and apply for a grant through the AAC(UK) office. Photo Credit: Kishan Vekaria, Basic Alpine Skills 2017

Young adults - are you looking to meet others with the same hobbies as you? We have arranged a Young Adults weekend meet at Coniston Fells from 15th to 17th June. Staying at Tranearth hut for just £10.00 a night. With this bargain come along for the opportunity to form new friendships. There will be an option to do mountaineering skills or navigation (dependant on popularity). Please see the website for more info and a booking form. Photo Credit: Allan Hartley, Tranearth Hut

Joining the alpine club is key if you are doing any hiking in the alps, and the UK chapter makes it so much easier for English-speaking travelers to join, understand the benefits, and learn about the trail and huts system. Plus you get a cool card, map, and newsletters delivered by Royal Air Mail. As a hiker from the US this was very helpful!

It's a privilege to be membre in AAC -UK!

I joined the Austrian Alpine Club when I got into climbing, but it has opened up so many opportunities for me. It is such a great community with a huge wealth of knowledge and wonderfully interesting people. I’ve been on a club Klettersteig course near Innsbruck which was excellent, and I recently tried mountainbiking at the AGM. The perks of the club are fantastic (insurance, grants, hut discounts etc) but the best thing are the people and the huge bank of knowledge to tap into. I also love the Austrian recipes in the magazine!