You can join the FRCC as either as a “Climber” or as a “Mountaineer” (i.e. a “Fell Walker” – please note that the term “mountaineer” is used, rather than “fell walker”, as the standard required of fell walking applicants is such that this is felt to be more appropriate – don’t let this put you off!) 

Applicants must be: 

• Aged 18 years or older. 
• Competent fell walkers/mountaineers or climbers. 
• Capable of looking after themselves and others in their party in adverse weather conditions in all seasons.
• Have good knowledge of the Lake District
• As a Climber, it is expected that you should be competent and safe leading outdoors and have considerable experience in the Lake District and elsewhere. There are no minimum grade restrictions for climbers, rather it is expected that you are competent at your chosen grade. 
• As a Mountaineer (fell walker), it is expected that you can judge conditions and navigate competently and safely in all kinds of weather, including when the mountains are under snow and ice, and that you have the requisite fitness for these mountain activities. You should have experience of walking and scrambling in all seasons of the year in British mountains, particularly in the Lake District. 
• Willingness to add to the life and work of the Club.