The Alpine Ski Club's Memorial Adventure Fund's mission is to honor the memory of Irvine Aitchison through supporting ski touring and ski mountaineering. The fund, bolstered by member donations, aims at backing expeditions and tours that contribute to the advancement and safety of the sport.
The grant's primary objective is to facilitate ski touring and ski mountaineering pursuits that are deemed worthy of support. It emphasizes funding expeditions in diverse and challenging terrains worldwide, from the icy expanses of Antarctica and Greenland to the rugged landscapes of Kyrgystan and Tajikistan. Additionally, it focuses on initiatives that enhance the collective understanding and practices related to safety in ski touring and mountaineering.