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
The Ascent of Api
The technically challenging South Face of Api (7032m) rises 3000m (c10,000ft) from meadows at its base, with climbing up to ED–. Situated in the remote Api-Nampa group in Far North West Nepal, this is the story of a lightweight attempt on the face by an Army Mountaineering Association Expedition in 1980... and a classic mountain judgement-call made by Duncan. The area still has numerous unclimbed peaks and faces and this lecture will be of interest to those seeking Alpine challenges in a remote and rarely frequented area.
55/56 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3QF
Uk
