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
Rick Allen, one of Britain’s greatest yet most modest Himalayan climbers, died attempting a new route on K2 in July 2021. Tonight we are joined by Simon Richardson who will review Rick’s mountaineering achievements, which can perhaps be ranked alongside those of Dougal Haston and Doug Scott. Simon, Jerry Gore, Sandy Allan, and Nick Kekus will then talk about some of the climbs they did together.
As usual we will finish with a Q&A, which will provide an opportunity for individuals to make a tribute.
If you would like to join this ClubCasrt please check your emails again on Monday 14 March, when a zoom invitation will be sent out on Alpinet. The invitation will also be available on the Alpine Club Facebook Member Area.
For the benefit of non-members we will be live-streaming ClubCast 27 on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ODzB0bZkjY4 which you are welcome to pass on to non-members.
