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

November,
2016
November 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
30 31 1 Tuesday, 1 November 2016 2 Wednesday, 2 November 2016 3 Thursday, 3 November 2016 4 Friday, 4 November 2016 5 Saturday, 5 November 2016
6 Sunday, 6 November 2016 7 Monday, 7 November 2016 8 Tuesday, 8 November 2016 9 Wednesday, 9 November 2016 10 Thursday, 10 November 2016 11 Friday, 11 November 2016 12 Saturday, 12 November 2016
13 Sunday, 13 November 2016 14 Monday, 14 November 2016 15 Tuesday, 15 November 2016 16 Wednesday, 16 November 2016 17 Thursday, 17 November 2016 18 Friday, 18 November 2016 19 Saturday, 19 November 2016
20 Sunday, 20 November 2016 21 Monday, 21 November 2016 22 Tuesday, 22 November 2016 23 Wednesday, 23 November 2016 24 Thursday, 24 November 2016 25 Friday, 25 November 2016 26 Saturday, 26 November 2016
27 Sunday, 27 November 2016 28 Monday, 28 November 2016 29 Tuesday, 29 November 2016 30 Wednesday, 30 November 2016 1 2 3

Events that may be of interest to members but not organized by the AC

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