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 AC Scottish Winter Climbing Weekend 2021
From Friday 26 February 2021
To Sunday 28 February 2021
Contact Roger Everett
Friday 26 February 2021

Due to the Corona virus situation this meet has been cancelled 


The ever popular Scottish Winter Climbing weekend meet will be held once more at Corran Bunkhouse, by Corran Ferry, south of Fort William: http://www.corranbunkhouse.co.uk/, on the weekend Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February 2021. There are 20 places available, the cost is £50 each for the weekend. This is a meet for winter climbers, requiring a certain (and not too onerous) level of relevant experience. Please contact the Meet Coordinator for further details. Book early to avoid disappointment – the meet almost always becomes oversubscribed.


Meet Coordinator
Roger Everett: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 07920513046