The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.
With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more!
Becoming a MemberSymposia
Below is a list of Alpine Club Symposia.
Organised by members of The Alpine Club, events focus on the mountains of a particular area, or on a specific aspect of mountaineering. Each symposium runs for a whole day and is typically held at a weekend in the Lake District, North Wales or the Peak District. During the day experts on the subject, including top mountaineers from around the world, give a series of illustrated presentations, creating an event that is both informative and inspiring. Take a look at the impressive list of speakers at recent and forthcoming symposia to see why these events are so popular. The symposia are usually open to members at a discount, as well as non-members.
Symposia are particularly useful for anyone planning an expedition or looking for new places to visit. Many expeditions have started in the bar after a symposium; but be warned: these events can be dangerously inspirational!
Events Calendar
To Sunday 12 July 2015 - 05:00pm
Based at Langton Matravers, a chance hopefully to enjoy the fine summer Dorset weather. Located within easy walking distance of coastal climbing and walking. There is also good biking and walking inland, beach access a couple of miles away, and good food is available in local pubs. For music lovers, it is also the weekend of the Swanage Jazz Festival. The meet is open to families and guests of members. There will be a large tent, to allow for some socialising and a BBQ one evening, weather dependant. The cost is £6 pppn. Please contact John before the meet, so he can confirm numbers with the campsite. Contact: John Kentish, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
staying at http://www.actonfieldcampsite.co.uk
