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

“Member's slides”
Tuesday 18 February 2020, 07:30pm
Contact Tony Westcott & Chris Storie
Tuesday 18 February 2020

Do come and share your story of a memorable climbing, alpine or ski-mountaineering trip, recent or from the past, in 10-15 slides, please contact Tony Westcott on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Chris Storie on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Location South West - Redpoint Bristol Climbing Centre
40 Winterstoke Road
Bristol
BS3 2NW
UK
01173322222
https://www.redpointbristol.co.uk/contact-us/
Venue: Redpoint Climbing Centre is at 40 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NW (Tel: 0117 332 2222). Redpoint has café serving food and licensed bar. Meet for food and/or climb from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm.
The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.
No charge for AC & Eagle Ski members and students. Guests are welcome and are invited to make a donation of £5 to the Montane Alpine Club Climbing Fund.