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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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

Guy Buckingham: The First Ascent of Janhukot
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 07:30pm
Contact Tony Westcott or Chris Storie
Tuesday 19 November 2019

On 6th June 2018, Malcolm Bass, Guy Buckingham and Paul Figg made the first ascent of Janhukot (6805m) in the Garhwal region of the Indian Himalaya via the south west buttress onto the south ridge. This remote and difficult to access mountain lies beyond the well-known peak of Shivling (6543m), at the end of the long Gangotri glacier.  Guy will be describing the trip, including the moment when Malcolm partly fell through the corniced and unprotectable ridge to look 1.5km down the East face!  

Approaching the South Ridge - Guy Buckingham

Malcolm Bass and Paul Figg celebrating reaching the Summit of Janhukot - Guy Buckingham

Venue:  The Redpoint Climbing Centre, Bristol
 
Lectures free to AC & ESC members.  Members’ guests and BMC members are welcome to attend for a donation of £5 to the Montane Alpine Club Climbing Fund.
 
Doors Open:   Lectures start: 7.30pm  
 
Come for a climb or social hour with bar food from 6.30pm
Location South West - Redpoint Bristol Climbing Centre
40 Winterstoke Road
Bristol
BS3 2NW
UK
01173322222
https://www.redpointbristol.co.uk/contact-us/