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 25 February 2024
For our 2024 ice climbing meet, the Club will be heading to the basin in and around the Hemsedal and Gol valleys, Norway. The area is host to an abundance of both roadside and more adventurous ice cragging and our trip will coincide with the publication of a new guidebook to the region.
The plan is for members to fly to Oslo where we will share hire cars for the journey to our self-catering lodge (with Sauna and hot tub) in Hemsedal.
Rough costs: £190 for flights, £200 for accommodation, £130 for car hire and fuel and £150 for food and drink.
Full details to follow soon.
A total of 10-12 places are available.
Those interested in securing a spot should contact meet organiser Steve Pritchard: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
