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AAC (UK)
12A North Street
WAREHAM
BH20 4AG
United Kingdom
Telephone: (+44) (0)1929 556 870
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Please contact the AAC(UK) Office for all enquiries concerning the Club, in particular, matters concerning Membership or Sales.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Miscellaneous Subjects
Why are meets deposits non-refundable in case of cancellation?
Many of our meets are very popular and places are filled very quickly. If meets deposits were refundable there would be nothing to deter members from booking places early on the off-chance that they might wish to attend, knowing that they can cancel at the last minute without it costing them anything.
Are there no circumstances when meets deposits might be refunded?
Yes, but only if the cancelled place can be filled by another member.
When are the alpine huts open? And how do I contact them? How do I book them? Can we have a booking form?
Alpenverein Huts (i.e., those belonging to OeAV Sektions). On our website Links page there is a link to the Austrian Huts Website (in English) which gives full details of each hut, including opening times, booking information, contact addresses and phone numbers. On the Benefits page, pull down Alpine Hut Information from where there are links to downloadable bilingual Hut Booking Forms, but note that these are intended for use by groups booking for several days in one hut. There is generally no need for small groups of members to book in advance, just turn up at a hut. However, you can book by contacting the individual huts directly.
Other Alpine Huts. Details of huts belonging to the other national alpine mountaineering clubs with whom we enjoy reciprocal rights may be found via our Links Page. In addition there are many privately owned mountain huts throughout the Alps about which we have no comprehensive details.
What is the weather like in Austria at this moment?
On our website Links page there are links to several good mountain weather websites.
How do I order items listed on the website?
Please phone the AAC(UK) Office identifying the item(s), and the method of payment. Alternatively, please print, complete and post the Order Form. Never quote credit card details in an email. Please note that our sales items may be purchased only by members, and membership numbers must be provided and are checked.
Why may we not download past Newsletters from the Website?
Although we do have pdf files of these Newsletters, the file sizes are very large, often over 7MB. This would make the download times too long for viability, even with a broadband connection.
However, all Newsletter content is made available on this website within the password protected Members' Only Area promptly after Newsletter publication.
What if my question is not in this list or any of the other lists available?
Please contact the AAC(UK) Office, and we will do our best to answer it.
Last updated: 19 October 2009