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 11 August 2024
After two great years on the shores of Lake Geneva we are changing things up this year and moving to Lake Annecy.
We will be staying at Camping La Chapelle. Attendees are encouraged to book their own camping and then let the meet organiser know so that he can arrange for everyone to be based in the same area of the site.
As with previous years the focus is on outddoor-related family fun with swimming, cycling, climbing, via ferrata and hiking options all easily accessible in the area around Lake Annecy. As with previous years, there is also the potential for parents to escape from the family for a day to themselves.
For more details or to book a place contact Tom Bell on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07792908324
