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!

Symposia

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

Joint AC/CC Ice Meet 2016

From Friday 19 February 2016
To Sunday 28 February 2016

Contact Smiler Cuthbertson or Peri Stratchino

Friday 19 February 2016

Detail:

Based at the Gjestegård Hostel in Rjukan, arguably the Mecca of ice climbing. Access is simple, conditions always seem to be good, and the Gjestegård Hostel in Rjukan Centre provides the very best accommodation we could ask for. Scroll down for some images and a map.

http://www.rjukangjestegard.no (You may need Google to translate the web site)

Cost: Hostel only - £29 per night - Note: Price will fluctuate with exchange rates.

Additional costs: In the past almost everyone has taken advantage of the Hostel's in-house breakfast (and free day food) which is circa £6 per person. This is not mandatory but self catering at breakfast time is tricky in the main canteen.