The Royal Air Force Mountaineering Association (RAFMA) is the representative body for mountaineering within the RAF and forms the core of the Service Mountaineering community; which is the oldest of the single Service mountaineering clubs.
It is also a lively, sociable and active mountaineering club for service personnel (including reserve forces), dependents and retired members. We have around 450 members, with serving members found all over the world and across all ranks. Some love to crush plastic indoors, others prefer walking in red socks, some do both; as well as taking on major high-altitude expeditions.
Mountaineering is an excellent aerobic workout. Research suggests that it can help reduce symptoms of chronic diseases like type II diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. It also has many benefits for your overall health, including reducing blood pressure and improving the function of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system.
Additionally, regular mountain climbing can tone your muscles, improve endurance levels, and may even lead to better sleep quality thanks to the release of stress-busting endorphins into the body.
The RAFMA are affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) – join the association and get club membership of the BMC, plus handy discounts with companies such as DMM Climbing and Mountain Equipment.
We welcome people of all abilities to join us in enjoying the freedom of Mountaineering, if you have any questions for us, please do get in touch using the contact form.
