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

Nigel Vardy - Frostbitten
Thursday 20 February 2025, 07:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 20 February 2025


In our penultimate Peak lecture of the season, we welcome Nigel Vardy to tell us his story of an ill-fated climb on Denali in 1999 and a return to the mountain in 2024, 25 years later. Accompanied by a film crew to document the journey, Nigel reconnected with the rangers, medical staff, and air crew who had saved his life and provided treatment. The journey included a flight over the peak, exactly 25 years after the rescue.

It is a story of gratitude, reflection, and understanding.
 
Warning: This talk will include images of frostbite.
 

Venue: Outside, Main Road, Hathersage, S32 1BB

All are welcome to attend and the talk is free for AC members on production of your AC membership card and students on production of a valid NUS card. Tickets can be purchased here and AC members can book for free using the usual voucher code.

Contact: Wesley Cole - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

Location Peak District
Outside
Main Road
Hathersage
S32 1BB
United Kingdom
https://www.outside.co.uk/