Course:HIST317/The Alpine Club: A lens to Class in the public sphere

Alpine Club

Class Composition within the club:

Whymper's drawing of the 'Clubroom' in Zurich.

The Odd Ones Out, Lords and the Club:

Lord Conway of Allington. He was an active member of the club who spent his spare time in the Canadian Rockies.

Prince Albert. In this photo he is on his way to explore the glaciers near Chamonix. Queen Victoria allowed him to go; however, it was understood that he would not be going to the summit of Mont Blanc.

Manliness, and the Women Mountaineers:

The Matterhorn.