Expeditions are an important part of expanding the Club's horizons as members who go out into the wild return to inspire other to do the same. And for many, expeditions to specific mountains or locations are dreams that sit close to their hearts. Helping our members make their expeditions come to life is what we are passionate about at the MCSA.

Club resources that are at our members' disposal include:

• A members' network of experienced climbers and mountaineers, many of whom are well travelled
• An extensive mountain literature library at our club house in Cape Town
• Expedition fund
• Expedition equipment (ice axes, avalanche transceivers, ice screws & ice stakes, …)
• Endorsement of expedition by a mountain club that has been active for more than 100 years

For more information, or to submit an application for funding (see guidelines below), please contact the Chairman.

EXPEDITION FUND - GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS

These guidelines are intended for use by the elected committee or by the applicant.

Introduction

The Expedition Fund is money which the Club has set aside for the promotion of mountaineering. The word “Expedition” is understood to mean a major mountaineering undertaking that probably takes place beyond the borders of the country. The Club sees mountaineering in its broadest context, as comprising hiking, sport-climbing, competition-climbing, traditional rock-climbing, snow and ice climbing and Alpine climbing or any combination of these activities.

When considering applications the Committee will look for the following points:

• The proposed Expedition has the potential to have significance in local mountaineering.
• The Expedition has the potential to bring credit to the Club.
• The applicant/s shows previous experience or potential in the particular area.
• The Expedition has a training/experience gaining element to it.
• The applicant/s present financial position will be considered.

Rules for Application:

1. Applicant/s must be members of the Club. (This includes Associate members and Family members.)
2. All annual subscription fees (if applicable) must be up to date.
3. Only well presented, written applications, that consist of a motivational letter and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae for each participant, will be considered.
4. The Committee's decision on the application will be final and binding.
5. Applicant/s may apply for funding any number of times as long as they are for separate expeditions.
6. The Committee may, at its discretion, insist on any other criteria before funding is granted.

The aim of these criteria should not be to hamper the application but rather to ensure that the Club gains feedback and benefit from helping to fund the expedition.

More information can be found in the downloadable PDFs

1. exp_application.pdf (application/pdf) 23K
2. exp_feedback.pdf (application/pdf) 22K
3. exp_guidelines.pdf (application/pdf) 21K
4. exp_instructions.pdf (application/pdf) 20K