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

CANCELLED George Starkey Hut Maintenance Meet
From Friday 01 May 2020
To Sunday 03 May 2020
Contact Mike Parsons
Friday 01 May 2020
Due to the Corona virus situation this meet has been cancelled
As things become clearer it may be possible to re-instate for the autumn
 
Dates:
1st to 3rd May
 
Details
The 2020 George Starkey HutMaintenance meet, Patterdale, will be held on the weekend of 1/2/3 May. This is an invitation/appeal for volunteers.
The broad objectives are to compliment the extensive professional work done to upgrade our hut, improving overall comfort, cleanliness and creating a good club ambiance.
This is YOUR hut, please take the opportunity to contribute to its well being. 
 
Organisation:
The meet will be organised by Marian Parsons (ABMSAC and AC). Please book with Marian Parsons  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bed nights are FREE and include a free meal on Saturday evening. (Please bring your own food & drink for all other meals). A short talk may be arranged for Saturday evening.
There is no pressure to spend the whole weekend working: one day work and one day play is fine!
There will be a list of jobs, and meet members can self-select according to their skills and capabilities. Tools and any paints, cleaning materials, cutters, strimmers, are provided.
Lift shares may be available from London or Penrith (or elsewhere), for those who may wish to book cheap advance train travel.
 
Mike Parsons, chair George Starkey Hut Ltd.

 

Location George Starkey Hut
Patterdale
england