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Young Alpinist Group
The next generation of alpinists.
Established by Tom Livingstone in 2020, the aim of the Young Alpinist Group is to improve the safety and knowledge of young alpine climbers, giving them the skills to climb - in alpine style - in the Greater Ranges around the world. Members are already experienced climbers and alpinists, and all are based in the UK, or are from the UK and Ireland. Through regular trips, expeditions, and mentorship from older climbers, members are able to progress faster, more safely, and more efficiently than they would otherwise.
The program takes participants every three years and acts as a rolling mentorship scheme, where past participants act as mentors for future intakes. The aim is not to fast-track experience, but instead to guide and advise on the journey.
The 2026-2028 Young Alpinists
The current cohort of Young Alpinists are:
Louis Kennedy, James Milton, James Kelly, Poppy Hole, Aimee Hogg, Elin Owens, Tom de Csillery, Iain Innes, Ry Phillips, and Mike Hastings.
Chamonix 2026 | YAG Trip Report
In April 2026, eight members of the new intake for the 2026–2028 Young Alpinist Group gathered in Chamonix for a 12-day meet. The focus on building partnerships and developing solid alpine judgement.
