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 11 September 2016
Detail:
Calling Alpine Aspirants - those in their 1st or 2nd Alpine season, or lapsed Alpinists who wish to relive the adventures of their youth.
As for previous years the location will be in the Saastaal valley of Switzerland (the next valley east of Zermatt and the Matterhorn), with access to over a dozen 4000m peaks, with many routes in the lower grades.
plus free ski-lifts and buses throughout the valley.
Initial safety training and glacier instruction from professional guides.
Option of two weeks, or first week only.
Location:
- Saas Grund in the Saastal valley of Switzerland
- Accommodation in hotel: http://www.ferienhaus-
schoenblick.ch/ - Or adjacent campsite: http://www.campingschweiz.ch/
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- Campers can also eat in the hotel
Cost:
- Approx £70 for guides training
- Hotel approx £34/night
- Campsite approx £14/night
Contact Details:
If interested and for further details contact the coordinator:
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Mobile: 07967 676737
The organiser can provide interested parties with:
- Aspirant Meet - Application form
- Fact Sheet
- Kit List
Saas-Grund
3910
Switzerland
