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 04 June 2023 - 05:00pm
After the success of the summer family meet last year we thought we could try a shorter local UK meet for families as well. We have booked the club hut in Glenridding for the last three days of the summer half term (so arriving Thursday night and staying until Sunday), although as always the option is open to stay for only part of the trip. In addition there is a campsite just up the road if families would prefer to camp instead.
The area offers a great easy to walk to crag for young children and several excellent first wainwright objectives for little legs. There is also Ullswater just up the road which has islands to explore by kayak or boats can easily be hired in Patterdale. Weather permitting we will also have a group BBQ one night.
For more details contact Tom Bell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07792908324
