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 01 June 2025 - 09:30pm
The purpose of the meet is to provide young members with the opportunity to meet- and climb with - other young members. Therefore this meet is open to all aspiring, ambitious and experienced members under the age of 40, whether aspirants, full members, or ACG.
Held at the Club’s George Starkey Hut in Patterdale, the meet offers excellent access to climbing, scrambling and walking options in the central Lakes.
Further details can be found on the Meet Info Sheet or by contacting the meet coordinators (details below).
Meet Coordinators
Lina Arthur - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tom Shaw - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please note that hut accommodation for this meet is now fully booked.
However, if you would still like to attend and are happy to arrange your own accommodation, please fill out the form below and the meet coordinators will be in touch.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to be added to the waiting list to secure hut accommodation in case of drop-outs, please email the meet coordinators.
