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
Bob will describe a 1978 ascent of Kalanka (6997m) in the Garwhal Himalaya with Allen Fyffe. They climbed the SE Flank from the Changabang Glacier - a classic 'uncertain til the last' mountaineering experience in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary - surely one of the most beautiful places in the world. High on the glacier they had an unforgettable nocturnal encounter with a snow leopard and higher still, fantastic views of Changabang and the sunrise over Nanda Devi.
Their approach followed the footsteps of Tilman and Shipton along the remarkable Rishi Gorge in an appropriately lightweight manner with five porters and a few goats. Bob will explain how his tracks subsequently intersected with the same pioneers in East Africa, Eskdale and elsewhere.
The talk will be held at the Alpine Club's premises at 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF from 7PM on 25 March 2025.
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 if they are able.
55/56 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3QF
Uk
