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! 

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SW LECTURE: Derek Buckle - Exploring Hidden Zanskar
Tuesday 15 March 2016, 07:30pm
Contact Tony Westcott
Tuesday 15 March 2016

In 2015 Derek and four other AC members returned to a little known corner of Zanskar where they explored the upper reaches of the Korlomshe Tokpo and successfully made first ascents of two 5,900m mountains after a hesitant start establishing a suitable base camp. 

Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie. 

Location South West
Upper Room of Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells
Bristol
BS1 6XJ
UK