Membership is open to experienced independent ski-mountaineers who fulfil the minimum entry qualification. Aspirant membership is open to those who do not meet the criteria.
The ASC was created on Saturday the 7th of March 1908 at a dinner in the Devonshire Club hosted by Dr Henry Lunn (later to be Sir Henry Lunn). Founder members included:
The club provides a venue for active ski-mountaineers to meet, exchange information and to plan new expeditions. It holds two lecture meetings every year in autumn and spring, usually at The Alpine Club and an annual dinner is usually held in November.
Avalanche rescue transceivers are available for hire to members of the Alpine Ski Club. This is provided as part of the ASC's commitment to safer ski mountaineering.
Sponsorship and awardsEdit
The Alpine Ski Club has two award schemes, namely the Kenneth Smith Scholarship and the Memorial Adventure Fund.
These schemes can provide help for:
Taking part in a ski mountaineering expedition which includes an element of exploration,
Carrying out a research project on an aspect of ski mountaineering,
Attending an approved course in ski mountaineering, or
Other activities which further the knowledge and practice of safe movement in the mountains on ski.
The awards are especially, but not exclusively, for young skiers.
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