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
In this lecture Tom talks about his 2019 expedition to Renland, an alpine granite paradise found in the Scoresby Sund, the largest Fjord system in the world. This area of East Greenland has seen more than half a century of climbing expeditions yet much of it still remains unexplored and unclimbed. He also looks at East Greenland logistics in general; how, by overcoming the red-tape themselves and by using a local agent, his team was able to put together one of the least expensive expeditions to have visited this area of Greenland.
The talk will also feature an opening Q&A with artist Heather Dawe whose exhibition, 'No Substance But Light' is currently on display at the Alpine Club. Heather will be interviewed about the inspiration behind her work by the AC's Keeper of Pictures, William Mitchell, making for a well-rounded evening featuring both art and stories from the mountains.
This event will be held at the Alpine Club's premises at 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF from 7PM on 27 June 2023.
For safety reasons, we are required to keep a register of all attendees. If you plan to attend, please complete the form below. (This applies to both members and non-members).
There is no official charge for entry, but we do ask non-members to make a small contribution towards the continued running of the lectures if they are able.
55/56 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3QF
Uk
