The Club's logo depicts a family group in the hills; this is an attempt to illustrate a the breadth of ages and abilities that the Club caters for. Walks are generally arranged so that within the area being visited there are a number of walks possible to suit varying levels of experience and fitness, from the "hard men & women" seeking to reach the high tops in wild and inaccessible places, to families looking for more gentle, low level walking. Other aspects of mountain sports are also catered for: a number of members go climbing, with excursions to various crags and sea cliffs in the summer and practice sessions on the climbing wall at Peterhead leisure centre in the winter. Snow and ice climbing is also enjoyed by some when conditions permit. A number of members make responsible use of bicycles in the hills to extend the distance they can cover.

Indoor meetings are held monthly on the second Monday of every month, at The Tolbooth in Ellon. These meetings generally take the form of a slide presentation and talk on some topic of interest either from an acknowledged expert in topics such as wildlife or geology, or members telling of recent trips to the hills  - from the Cairngorms to the Andes. However, in the summer months local field trips are often arranged.

A full programme of outdoor trips is arranged with at least one meeting a month, usually on the Sunday following the indoor meeting. Depending on the nature of the trip a minibus may be hired from the Community Centre to transport members to the start of the walk. This facility has allowed the Club to undertake some of the classic through walks, like the Lairig Ghru, by using two buses and handing over the keys when the two parties cross halfway. The Cairngorms, Deeside and Donside are our normal venues because of their proximity, but weekend camping trips are arranged to other areas such as Glen Coe, Torridon, and Blair Atholl. In recent years a weekend "bothy" meet has been arranged in late October; a block booking of a bunkhouse is made, usually somewhere on the  west coast, which gives a comfortable weather proof base from which to explore more remote hills, often in their first winter coat. Closer to home, trips are arranged with families in mind; this might be to one of our local hills, Bennachie or Clach na Ben, or a walk along some of the dramatic Buchan coastline.

As well as providing organised meetings and trips to the hills, the club provides a friendly environment in which to get to know the countryside a little better. For less experienced walkers there is always someone willing to take the time to pass on some of their considerable knowledge and experience. The Club has also arranged discounts at outdoor equipment shops such as Nevisport, Tisos, Blacks and Craigdon in Aberdeen.