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
To Monday 24 October 2022 - 05:00pm
Come and join us at one of the UK’s premier sea cliff climbing venues, where there is something for everyone: gnarly routes where you are racing against the tide; relaxed slabs where you are chilling in the sunshine; spectacular coastal walking; marvellous coffee shops, galleries and pub food.
This year we will be staying at the Cottage Barn at St David Bunk Barns - https://www.stdavidsbunkbarns.co.uk/accommodation/
We have booked the whole weekend, so you are welcome to make a long weekend and stay 3 nights, thought to Monday (departing by 10am). Costs are £42 for 2 nights and £63 for 3 nights.
The Barn sleeps 24, we’ve booked 20 spaces. It has excellent self-catering facilities, underfloor heating, lounge area and outdoor seating. They supply all bedding; you will just need to bring personal towels.
Tides. My very rough calculations give low tide around 10am Sat, 11am Sun, noon on Monday but you must make your own calculations.
UK Hydrographic office for predictions a week ahead at Stackpole Quay:
https://easytide.admiralty.co.uk/?PortID=0501
Or follow Climbers Club info here
http://www.climbers-club.co.uk/information-summary-list/tidal-information/
Please contact Sue Hewitt to secure one of the remaining 15 spaces. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Carn-Nwchwn Farm
St Davids
SA62 6QN
https://www.stdavidsbunkbarns.co.uk/
