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The 6,000 members of the UK Section
of the Austrian Alpine Club
welcome all who are interested in
mountaineering, alpine sports and
walking to join them in membership.
Joining is easy
and brings many Benefits.
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AAC (UK)
12A North Street
WAREHAM
BH20 4AG
United Kingdom
Telephone: (+44) (0)1929 556 870
Or please send the Office an Email.
Please contact the AAC(UK) Office for all enquiries concerning the Club, in particular, matters concerning Membership or Sales.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to Club Membership
How do I join the AAC(UK)?
This is explained in detail in our Membership page.
What are the benefits of joining the AAC(UK)?
The Benefits page will tell you about the many benefits of membership.
How can I pay for membership?
The easiest way to (re)join and pay for membership, if you have a debit or credit card with 16 digits, is using this website. Please go to the Membership page where you will see it all explained. The other way is to contact the AAC(UK) Office and ask for a Membership Form, which is comprehensively self-explanatory and which additionally enables you to pay by cheque.
Is there a special deal for families?
We strongly encourage family membership, although there are no special discounts for whole familes who join.
Is AAC(UK) only for people living in the UK?
Not at all, the AAC(UK) has members from all over the world.
For how long does membership last?
The membership year is the calendar year, but is extended to provide for those going to the mountains over the Christmas – New Year holiday, and to allow time for members to renew. So for example membership is confirmed when the membership card is issued, which may be in early December of the preceding year. In this case membership continues for up to 14 months until the end of January next year. However, neither membership nor insurance cover in January next year will be valid unless membership is renewed before the end of January next year.
Do I get a membership card?
Every member receives a membership card which they must sign (with children’s [JG1, JG2 & KD] cards being signed instead by a parent or guardian who is a member). You need to show both this card and your passport (or other identity document) to obtain the benefits of membership.
Can I join or renew over the phone?
No, please use either our secure Membership page or ask our AAC(UK) Office for an application form (which may be sought by phone).
How long does it take to process a membership application?
We do try to process both postal and website applications within three working days of receiving them, but this cannot be guaranteed. In periods of high demand or in the event of force majeure an even longer time must be allowed. Note that receiving the membership cards may take longer due to postage delays.
Does the insurance start as soon as I apply for membership online?
For insurance-related FAQs, please refer to our separate Insurance FAQs page.
What if my membership-related question is not in this list?
Please contact the AAC(UK) Office, and we will do our best to answer it.
Last updated: 18 July 2008