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 2010, James Bingham led a team to the summit of Mt Noshaq (7492m), Afghanistan’s highest peak, becoming the first British team to return to this remote mountain since the Soviet invasion in 1979.
James will be sharing his experience of this great adventure, along with other trips to Afghanistan, including a trip to climb Mir Samir (5809m) in the Panjshir Valley.
He later helped set up the Marathon of Afghanistan, the country’s first mixed-gender sports event, and established the Afghan Sports Trust, a UK registered charity that supports Afghan sports clubs and individuals. James has been on many adventures around the world, but still describes the climb of Mt Noshaq as the “greatest adventure of my life”.
The talk will be held at the Alpine Club's premises at 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF from 7PM on 26 March 2024.
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.
55/56 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3QF
Uk
