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

2nd Scottish Isles meet 2021
From Thursday 20 May 2021
To Monday 31 May 2021
Contact Malcolm Streeton
Thursday 20 May 2021

THIS MEET IS NOW FULL

AC combined assault on the Dubh Slabs, 2019

A chance to visit the Cuillins of both Skye and Rum, with an initial weekend in Glencoe. This meet aims to take advantage of the UK’s most mountainous terrain with scrambling and rock climbing of all grades, and is one of the key meets in the Alpine Club’s diary.
 
This is a perfect opportunity to attempt traverses of the Skye and Rum Cuillins, with some of the most active members of the club. For most, Glencoe is en route to Skye, so the first weekend will provide a chance to enjoy climbing in the most famous of all Highland Glens. 

Although it is hoped to have more spaces on the meet, given the current uncertainty on allowed group sizes no new applications are being accepted at this time. However you can still request added to a reserve list.
 
Contact: Malcolm Streeton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Scottish Isles Meet 20-29 May 2021
Schedule
Thurs 20 May - Sun 23 May Alex Mac Glen Coe.
Sun 23 May drive to Glen Brittle Campsite
Sun 23 - Thurs 28 May Glen Brittle, Skye. Camping at Glen Brittle 
28 May - 31 May Rum Cuillin
31 May - 2 June Arran extension 
 
Camping at Glen Brittle
https://www.dunvegancastle.com/glenbrittle/campsite/ £10 pppn. It has showers. Cannot be booked. 
 
Camping at Kinloch Village Campsite 10mins walk from the ferry terminal (it has showers) £6 pppn. No need to book. 
 
Alex Macyntyre Hut
The Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut sleeps 16 and is located between Glencoe and Fort William, at North Ballachulish, in the Western Highlands. It is ideally located for walkers and climbers wishing to explore Ben Nevis and Glencoe.
 
Finances
A deposit of £50 is payable to secure a place.
Accommodation cost £102 pp for 11 nights

 

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