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
Due to the current Covid restrictions the Peak Meet will be a one day mini meet held at Stanage on Sunday 2nd May 2021 for those able to travel for the day. The socially distanced meeting point will be the Stanage Plantation Car Park at 10:30am. This parking gives convenient access to over half the routs on the crag. One of the best times of the year to climb on the crag and plenty of friendly lines if you are a little rusty. Feel free to rock up on the day but please notify me to say you are attending.
Contact: Malcolm Townsley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
