Alpine Club

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf club
gptkbp:activities climbing
mountaineering
expeditions
gptkbp:affiliation UIAA
gptkbp:contribution first ascent of the Matterhorn
first ascent of Mont Blanc
first ascent of the Eiger
first ascent of the Aiguille du Dru
first ascent of the Grand Teton
gptkbp:events social gatherings
meetings
annual dinner
lectures
gptkbp:founded 1857
gptkbp:founder gptkb:John_Ball
gptkbp:goal promote mountaineering
preserve climbing heritage
support climbing safety
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Kensington,_London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alpine Club
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:membership individuals interested in climbing
gptkbp:notable_event involvement in environmental initiatives
advocacy for mountain conservation
collaboration with other climbing organizations
creation of climbing awards and honors
development of climbing training programs
establishment of climbing scholarships
establishment of the first climbing guidebook
hosting international climbing competitions
involvement in the development of climbing ethics
organization of climbing festivals
promotion of youth climbing initiatives
publication of climbing safety guidelines
support for climbing expeditions worldwide
support for female climbers
formation_of_the_British_Mountaineering_Council
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Chris_Bonington
gptkb:Edward_Whymper
gptkb:George_Mallory
gptkbp:publications Alpine Journal
gptkbp:type mountaineering_club
gptkbp:website www.alpine-club.org.uk