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

Hut Wardens Tidy Up Meet
From Wednesday 24 August 2022
To Saturday 27 August 2022
Contact Paul Hudson
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Dates:
24th to 27th August 
 
Details
The meet, will be held at the George Starkey Hut in Patterdale over the following dates 24/25/26/27 August. Accommodation at the hut will be free for those staying on the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights, with additional nights at the regular hut rate.
 
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 Paul Hudson. Please book with Paul This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
There is no pressure to spend the whole meet 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.
 
Location George Starkey Hut
Patterdale
england