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 Member
 

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

New Members North Wales Meet 2016
From Friday 06 May 2016
To Sunday 08 May 2016
Contact Jonathan White
Friday 06 May 2016

Dates: From Friday 6th to Sunday 8th May 2016

Detail:

This annual meet is aimed primarily at new members of the club, and those who have been members for some time and either haven’t yet got involved, or who would like to get involved again after a time out of the loop. Previous years have seen people climbing, walking, scrambling, and even playing table tennis – it’s very much a personal choice. The meet is as much about getting to know some other club members, and some have found it a useful time to brush up on alpine techniques with potential partners before heading further afield in the summer.

The hut is just below Snowdon, giving easy access to all the high mountains. It sleeps 20, and we’ll hopefully arrange a communal meal for the Saturday night. Further details available on request.

Location:

Cost: £10 per night

Contact Details:  

If interested and for further details contact the coordinator: 

  • Jonathan White
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Location PINNACLE CLUB HUT, NORTH WALES
Nant Gwynant