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 06 August 2023 - 05:00pm
“There is no nobler county than that of Northumberland, as it rolls processionally northwards to the Border in great waves of coloured moorland, cresting upon the skyline into sudden and surprising crags, which crown for us the magnificent walking and admirable rock climbs.” Geoffrey Winthrop Young, Alpine Club President, 1941-43
Bowden
This year, the meet is again based around the most northerly crags covered in the Northumberland Mountaineering Club guide. The plan is to visit crags such as Bowden Doors, Back Bowden, Berryhill, and Kyloe.
If you would like to come, either for the day or for the weekend, please get in touch and I will add you to the WhatsApp group.
Meet Coordinator Charles Stupart: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deception Crack, Kyloe, On the 2022 Meet
Russet Groove, Bowden Doors, On the 2022 Meet
Accommodation
Camping is available at Budle Farm Campsite near Bamburgh, which provides easy access to the crags.
If you plan to camp please book direct with the campsite, but let me know.
Climbing Guides
Northumberland Climbing Guide, 2004. Northumberland Mountaineering Club
Northumberland Bouldering Guide, 2008. Northumberland Mountaineering Club
Northern England, 2008. Rockfax
