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 MemberThe focus will be on transferring techniques to Aspirant Members who wish to improve their alpine skills, and to Full Members in need of a refresher after a break from alpine climbing.
Informal guidance will be provided from more experienced members within the club, such as Nick Kekus, Sandy Allan, Victor Saunders and Rob Collister (the team will be confirmed nearer the time). .
Topics will range from what to put into your rucksack to some basic Alpine mountaineering skills
Location:
George Starkey Hut – Patterdale, NE Lake District
Getting there and away:
George Starkey Hut, Patterdale, NE Lakes
Main Road (A592), Patterdale Village, Cumbria. Nearest Postcode: CA11 0NN
Grid Ref – NY 396162 (OS Outdoor Leisure Map No 5)
You will be responsible for your own transport but lift shares / pick-ups may be able to be arranged closer to the time.
Cost:
Attendees: £30 for the weekend (Fri and Sat nights) to cover the cost of accommodation and some communal food.
Contact Details:
For an application form, please contact Giles Robertson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.