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 Sunday 05 March 2023
Once again, the hugely popular Scottish Winter Climbing weekend meet will be held at Corran Bunkhouse, by Corran Ferry, south of Fort William on the weekend of Friday 3 March 2023 to Sunday 5 March 2023.
There are 20 places available, the total cost is £60 per person for the two nights of Friday and Saturday.
This is a meet for competent winter climbers. Participants should have previous winter experience; including sound winter navigation skills and the ability to judge and cope with avalanche terrain.
If you are interested in attending, but unsure about your level of relevant winter experience, you are very welcome to contact the Meet Coordinator to discuss. Aspirants are very welcome to attend. It is advisable that those attending try to team up with a suitable climbing partner before applying.
This meet has in recent years been very popular. Therefore if you are keen to attend, please contact me to confirm your attendance and arrangement for payment to secure your place.
Meet Coordinator Charles Stupart: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
