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! 

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Symposia

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

Tom Davis-Merry - Adventures in the Andes -Climbing in South America
Wednesday 13 November 2024, 07:30pm
Contact Tony Westcott or Chris Storie
Wednesday 13 November 2024


In 2023 and 2024, Tom Davis-Merry organised two Alpine Club Greater Ranges meets to Peru and Bolivia, respectively. These meets blend classic and technical mountaineering above 6,000m with Latin American culture and the opportunity for big adventures at relatively low cost. In this lecture, Tom will share his stories from the world's largest mountain range, along with a more practical discussion about one of his favourite topics - climbing logistics and expedition planning.

 


All are welcome to attend and the talk is free for AC and Eagle Ski Club members and UBES students. Non-members are asked to make a donation of £5 towards the cost of the lecture expenses.

You are welcome to join us for a drink downstairs in the bar from 6.30pm. Currently, the Nova Scotia is not able to offer hot meals.

 

Location South West
Upper Room of Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells
Bristol
BS1 6XJ
UK