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
Sikkim: Beyond the Mists
Victor Saunders, Nigel Buckley and Nicholas Hurndall Smith
Victor and Nick talk about their recent expeditions to Sikkim. Together with Mick Fowler, Victor has made a number of attempts on the magnificent Chombu, and Nick was part of a team of five AC members whose sights were on easier objectives in the same area. Conditions and weather always present challenges in Sikkim but this remote and beautiful area has a unique draw. Nigel Buckley will speak first about the history of climbing in Sikkim.
Victor, Nick and Nigel will each chat for about 10 minutes, and then answer any questions.
If you would like to join, please check your emails again on Monday 6 April, when a link to the Zoom lecture will be sent out on Alpinet.
A recording of the lecture will be curated in the AC Library so any member who missed it would be able to have a link to it sent to them.
This link will help you to familiarise yourself with Zoom in advance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=VnyitUU4DUY&feature=emb_logo
