What does SAC mean in SKIING

The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) is a mountaineering and climbing club founded in 1863. Its members come from around the world, united by their love of mountaineering and nature. SAC offers a wide range of activities, events, and competitions for its members including ski tours, mountaineering, bouldering, glacier exploration, and much more.

Becoming a member of SAC is easy. Simply fill out an application form on our website and pay the corresponding membership fee. Once you have joined you will be able to access all features offered by SAC including special discounts on gear, trips and events.

Membership with SAC comes with many benefits including access to exclusive discounts on gear, trips and events; invitations to join organized guided tours; free or discounted access to mountain huts, campsites and cabins across Switzerland; access to extensive training materials; as well as access to a community of like-minded climbers sharing experiences or looking for adventure partners.

Safety is always our top priority at SAC. All guided tours are led by experienced professionals who know how to keep adventurers safe while providing inspiring experiences in spectacular mountain landscapes. Furthermore we offer extensive risk management advice which can be found on our website along with information about emergency procedures in case of accidents during an excursion.

Yes! We offer various organized group trips throughout Switzerland for our members ranging from day trips in nearby mountains to full-week expeditions in remote areas. Some examples include ski tours through Valais or climbing courses around Zermatt - those are great opportunities to enjoy stunning mountain scenery while learning more about alpine sports from professional guides.

Yes! SAC regularly organizes climbing competitions across Switzerland where climbers compete against each other or participate in time trials attempting to reach set targets faster than anybody else. We also host other types of sports events such as orienteering challenges amongst our members.

No! All ages are welcome at SAC outings as long as they adhere strictly to safety regulations provided by us prior to their excursion or activity. We advise people under 18 years old however that an adult must accompany them during their expedition.

Non-members may occasionally be allowed under special circumstances but participation priority is given firstly to our members whenever possible due to limited spots available for guided tours or stay facilities at certain locations.

Yes! On our website we offer detailed maps outlining routes recommended by us as well as descriptions about particular points of interests along these trails if you want plan your own adventures instead of taking part in guided group tour activities hosted by us.

Of course - donations! Every penny helps us not only offset running costs associated with organizing events and maintaining facilities but it also helps us further expand services offered for both members and non-members alike such us expanding educational material available online or hosting additional workshops aimed at teaching adventure skills.