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 talk Will Lewallen and Tim Exley discuss their 2021 expedition to the Nangma Valley in Pakistan with team member Tom Seccombe.
The team set off at the tail end of August after a summer of hiccups including the cancellation of all their funding (due to Covid), expedition members dropping out and some very last-minute visas. Despite the odds, all three made it to basecamp at the foot of Brakk Zang (4800m) where they stayed for most of September.
During this time the trio made 2 first ascents of unclimbed summits, Korada North (6,130m) and their main objective, Kapura Central (6,530m).
Will and Tim will talk about what is involved in organising a first major expedition to the Greater Ranges; from weather forecasting to the self-belief involved to book the flights and take the plunge. They will recount both of their climbs, what went well and lessons that were learnt and the pair will also discuss the wider experience of their first time in Pakistan.
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
