Club Organised Events
AAC(UK) members organise a wide and varied programme of activities for their fellow members, ranging from day walks through UK weekend meets to full weeks and longer at home and abroad.
Please sign in to the website, using your My.Britannia account, to access to further booking information.
Once you have established your My.Britannia
account, and have joined or renewed as a member, you can access the members-only area.
To access this information, login into your My.Britannia account by clicking “Login” at the top of this page or within the 'hamburger' menu for mobile and tablet users. Enter in your details and select 'Log In'.
From there, click on the “AAC(UK) Homepage” button at the top of the page. You will then have access to the members-only parts of the website.
Accessing the ‘In Case of Emergency’ Card
We suggest you complete the ‘In Case of Emergency’ card and have it with you whenever you participate in an AAC(UK) event.
We hope you might also find it useful more generally as you pursue your
own mountain adventures.
Cards are included in membership packs, but a printable version is available below.
We suggest you complete the ‘In Case of Emergency’ card and have it with you whenever you participate in an AAC(UK) event.
We hope you might also find it useful more generally as you pursue your own mountain adventures.
Cards are included in membership packs, but a printable version is available below.
This programme provides an opportunity for AAC(UK) members and
friends to learn about, and exchange, experiences in Austria and
mountains worldwide.
AAC(UK) lectures are held at two regular venues, London (19.15 for 19.30 at the Civil Service Club (CSC), 13 -15 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HJ) and Reading, (19.45 for 20.00 in the Conference Room, RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS), from Oct to Mar.
These meetings are now being held as hybrid meetings with members from further afield able to join the meetings online.
For those interested in attending online, the link to the lecture will be shared in an email advertising the event approximately 5-7 days before the event. Links will then be available on the website in the members-only view. Please log in to My.Britannia to access the link.
Zoom Instructions: Information for attending AAC(UK) lectures on Zoom.pdf
To offer a lecture or to set up a new venue please contact the Lecture Co-ordinator at aac.lectures.reading@aacuk.org.uk
2024
Reading (RISC)
Time: 19:45 for 20:00
Location: The Conference
Room, RISC, 35 – 39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS. 10 minutes walk from
Reading station. Parking in
nearby streets is free after 8pm. For street parking before 8pm payment
at the parking meters by cash, card or mobile phone is possible. Also,
beware the new Southbound bus lane in London Street! For more details see How to find RISC.
Admission: Free for
members with a current membership card; non-members and guests £3.
Additional Information: Before the lecture attendees are invited to join the speaker and other
members for a meal from 17.30 at Côte Reading, on the south bank of the Kennet,
under the Vue Cinema, more or less diagonally opposite RISC, on the other side
of both London Street and the A329. Free
coffee/tea and biscuits will be available in the RISC Conference Room from
19.30hrs
London (CSC) SW1:
Time: 19:15 for 19:30
Location: The Civil Service Club
(CSC), 13 – 15 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HJ (nearest tube
station Embankment or Charing Cross).
Organisers: Collaboration with
the Association of British Members of the Swiss Alpine Club (ABMSAC).
Admission: Free for members with a current membership card; non-members
and guests £3.
Additional Information: Food available in a restaurant or in the bar until 19:00.
Bar open until 23:00.
The walks programme is gradually returning to normal, while carefully following the latest government guidance on social distancing. Pre-booking is still required, and last minute changes to advertised plans are still more likely than usual. Please contact the organiser of the walk for further details, and to register for a place on the walk
Booking: Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Event Organiser as
listed on the event information to express interest in attending.
2024
April 27 (Saturday): Rewilding in West Sussex.
Meet
Christs Hospital Station 09.39 (Victoria 08.35 -check!) then cars to Southwater
Country Park. Trawler’s Farm, Renche’s
Wood, Greenstreet Farm, New Lodge, Knepp Castle (remains of), Swallows Farm,
Dial Post (lunch), Bentons Place Farm, Lower Barn, King’s Windmill, Dragons
Green, Trawler’s Farm, Southwater Country Park. 12 miles [E134 & OL10
(E121)].
Please log in to My.Britannia for booking details.
May 11 (Saturday): Wadhurst Circular, East Sussex.
Meet
Wadhurst Station, TQ621330, 10.13 (Charing Cross 09.08 – check!) Sussex Border
Path, Lorien Arboretum, B 2100, Pennybridge, Tidebrook, Mousehall, Vicarage
Wood, Mayfield (Maypole, Morris Dancers, lunch), Hole Wood, Coombe Wood, Lodge
Hill Farm, Wadhurst Park, Wadhurst, Turners Green, Wadhurst Station. 11.8 miles
[E136].
Please log in to My.Britannia for booking details.
Please support the AAC(UK) by offering to lead a day walk in your area: e-mail the relevant coordinator to discuss your ideas.
This walking programme provides an opportunity for members to meet one another and keep their walking fitness while not in the Alps.
Most of the walks in the South of England are organised to start at a
railway station with a train connection to a central London mainline
station. Walk start times are usually based around the published
railway timetables. Be aware that these times can change at short notice
due to essential railway maintenance work, so please check before you
set out.
If severe weather warnings are given, contact the designated walk leader or the AAC(UK) Office beforehand.
Most of the Southern walks, have a pub stop for lunch, followed by the second stage of the walk in the afternoon. Please do not consume your own food or drink at the pubs. Pubs often prefer you to remove your boots, or put plastic bags over them.
Do you need to book for a Day Walk? – Yes, please book by emailing the leader. We made booking compulsory during the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to limit numbers, and have decided to continue with this on a permanent basis, so that leaders know who to expect and can contact participants about any last-minute changes or cancellation, e.g. as a result of railway engineering works or adverse weather conditions.
The current Ordnance Survey Maps are indicated by their number, prefaced by: LR (Land Ranger) for 1:50,000 maps, and E (Explorer) or OL (Outdoor Leisure) for 1:25,000 maps.
Please log in to My.Britannia for Co-ordinator contact details.
2024
As we move into Spring, AAC(UK) is taking climbing meets from the wall to the crag. Members to arrange their own accommodation.
May 11 - 12: Stanage Edge, Peak District
Event information to follow.
Please log in to My.Britannia for booking details.
June 15 - 16: Langdale, Lake District
Event information to follow.
Please log in to My.Britannia for booking details.
August 31 - September 1: Borrowdale, Lake District
Event information to follow.
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This programme of events, mostly organised by members for members,
provides an opportunity for members to take part in a wide variety of
events in the UK. Please join in. Your company is welcome; your
enthusiasm, help and expertise are needed.
Booking: Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Event Organiser as listed on the event information to express interest in attending. A non-returnable deposit or full payment is required to book a place. Please also supply an SAE, unless the Meet Organiser is willing to communicate by email. Please do not approach any accommodation proprietor to attempt to vary any aspect of the Meet Organiser’s accommodation booking; only the Meet Organiser may do this.
Due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus, activities and events listed below may be subject to postponement or cancellation.
2024
April 15 – 21: Small Isles, Scotland - *FULL*
Early
Spring meet for up to 10 members. Four nights at the Rum Bunkhouse on the Isle
of Rum, followed by two nights at Glebe Barn on the Isle of Eigg. Walk
the Rum Cullin, climb the Sgurr of Eigg. Self-catering bunkhouse accommodation.
Initial deposit of £60.
Event information updated 30/01/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
June 28 - 30: Patterdale, Lake District - *UPDATED*
Two nights staying at the
George Starkey hut, a great location for a range of activities! Spaces reserved
for 10 members, but this can increase. £20 pp for 2 nights. Meet organiser Agustin, will be leading a
walk on the Saturday if members wish to join.
Event information updated 21/03/2024 - Meet Information and Booking Form is now available.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
October 30 – November 4: Autumn Gathering, Plas y Brenin, North Wales/Gogledd Cymru
The Autumn Gathering will be held at Plas y Brenin, National Outdoor Centre. A fantastic opportunity to explore Eryri/Snowdonia, and take part in a range of walks, training and evening events. The AGM will be held on the Friday evening, enabling four full days of activity. Members can join for the five days, or a shorter weekend stay.
Expressions of interest to the office at aac.office@aacuk.org.uk, and website booking available soon.
Read articles written by Members for UK Club Meets about their experiences.
See photos taken by Members during their adventures at previous UK Club Meets.
For general queries about tours, such as becoming a leader, please contact the UK Meets Co-ordinator.
If you can arrange an event of any kind, please contact the relevant co-ordinator well in advance. Meets require long lead times and should be planned, and booked, well ahead.
UK Meets Co-ordinator: uk.meets@aacuk.org.uk
This programme of non-UK Club meets and tours, mostly organised by members for members, provides an opportunity for you to take part in a wide variety of events, outside the UK. Please join in. Your company is welcome; your enthusiasm, help and expertise are needed.
Booking: Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Event Organiser as listed on the event information to express interest in attending. Plan and book early to avoid disappointment. A non-returnable deposit or full payment is required to book a place. Please also supply an SAE, unless the Meet Organiser/Tour Leader is willing to communicate by email. Please do not approach any accommodation proprietor to attempt to vary any aspect of the Organiser’s/Leader’s accommodation booking; only the Meet Organiser/Tour Leader may do this.
Before you apply for a tour, it is essential that you read the following Covid-19 guidance document
2024
April 13 - 20: Hut-to-hut ski tour, Southern Jotunheimen, Norway - *FULL*
Hut-to hut tour through the non-glaciated, but still pretty wild, parts of the region. This will be a physically demanding tour aimed at AAC (UK) members who are experienced off-piste skiers with a minimum of a few weeks of ski-touring experience.
Event information updated 08/02/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
June 22 - 29: Trekking days, Keschtnweg (Chestnut Path), South Tirol, Italy - *FULL*
A linear long-distance walking trail, following the line of ancient chestnut trees whose fruits are celebrated every autumn in these parts. About 90 kms over five days, aimed at those who are ‘mountain fit’.
Event information updated 22/02/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
June 29 - July 5: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Sellrain, Austria - *FULL
A clockwise hut-to-hut tour of the area to the south and west of Sellrain, between the Stubai and Ötztal valleys. The route ascends to almost 2,900m and crosses several high cols. The trip is aimed at strong mountain hikers with experience of hut-to-hut touring. Participants need to be sure-footed and comfortable with steep ground which in places involves some exposure and sections protected by fixed equipment.
Event information updated 02/04/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
June 30 - July 5: Under 35's (U35) Hochtour, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria
Advanced alpine skills development tour, focusing on glacial travel and rescue culminating in an ascent of Großvenediger 3666m in pairs.
This is an advanced hochtour development tour, and not a beginner’s tour. You need to have a good background of alpine mountain skills including using crampons, climbing as a pair, high alpine terrain and rope handling. You need to be comfortable scrambling on steep, exposed alpine terrain and moving on crevassed glaciers. Preference will be given to anyone seeking to lead groups either in the AAC(UK), or other mountain communities, or who are able to contribute back to the AAC(UK) in other ways eg: helping out at UK events etc.
There are seven places available, and the places are grant assisted. Successful applicants will be eligible for a grant of £650.00.
Please log in to My.Britannia for application form, and contact details.
June 30 - July 7: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Rätikon Alps, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland - *FULL*
A hut-to-hut trekking tour in a limestone region, taking in
three countries in a week! Starting in Liechtenstein, then into Switzerland and
then cross over to Austria. The route itself does not reach any summits, but
there is the option of climbing three separate summits, Naafkopf, Sulzfluh and
Schesaplana. A good head for heights and surefootedness will be needed, and
good fitness for ascending 300m per hour.
Event information updated 30/01/2024 - The event is full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
July 14 - 27: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Osttirol, Austria - *UPDATED*
A magnificent trek through impressive alpine terrain of Venediger and Glockner mountains. A demanding trek with easy scrambling over steep passes, with some cables or possibly new snow in some places. This is a tour for the experienced mountain walker.
Event information updated 21/022024 - Dates of tour have been confirmed and the Tour Information Document is available. Applications are now being accepted.
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July 21 - 27: Overseas Meet, Tschagguns, Vorarlberg, Austria - *FULL*
Relaxed and friendly meet in the far west of Austria,
with plenty of choice of long and short walks. Accommodation in
traditional village house, mix of self-catering and local restaurants.
Paths, buses, trains and lifts close by.
Event information updated 02/01/2024 - The event is full. Inquire about a reserve list.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
July 28 - August 5: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Stubaier Alpen, Austria
Trekking tour visiting 6 huts on a linear trail, starting at the Neue Regensburger Hutte. The route is through high alpine terrain with majestic views of glaciers and 3000m mountains. Good mountain fitness and head for heights required.
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August 25 - 30: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Stubaier High Trail, Austria
Five day hut-to-hut tour, starting and finishing at the Sulzenauhütte. Excellent scenery can be expected. This trek is aimed at reasonably fit people. Emphasis will be on caution on the narrow tracks and frequent klettersteigs rather than speed or endurance over long distances.
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August 30 - September 5: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Anello Ring, Dolomites, Italy - *FULL*
This popular and challenging hut-to-hut circuit, is found situated in the east of the Dolomites in the Parco Regionale Dolomite Friulane.
Event information updated 11/01/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
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August 31 - September 8: Hut-to-hut high alpine tour, Steinbockweg, Oberstdorf/ Allgäu, Germany - *FULL*
A circular hut-to-hut alpine tour, roughly following the German/ Austrian border over undulating mountain ridges, using protected paths and Klettersteige (up to grade ‘C’). This is a non-glaciated tour over a total of 47km, with a demanding 9hr day, at around 2000m altitude. Suitable for fit, experienced mountaineers, comfortable moving unroped over scrambling (up to grade 2) terrain.
Event information updated 02/04/2024 - Event is now full. Inquire about a reserve list.
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September 2 - 12: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Kärnten, Austria
A multi day linear trek, covering most of the classic Karnischer Höhenweg - following the Austrian/Italian border - along the limestone ridge of the Karnischer Alps, between the Sesto Dolomites and the Hohe Tauern.
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September 4 - 9: Hochtour Leaders Development Tour, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria - *DATE CHANGED*
This tour is for existing and aspiring hochtour Leaders to teach and refresh technical and group skills leading high alpine tours on rock, snow and ice.
If you are an aspiring Hochtour leader, or have already completed a Hochtour Leader course and are looking to get back into leading high alpine tours, then this week could be for you.
There are seven places available, and the places are grant assisted. Successful applicants will be eligible for a grant of £650.00.
We are looking for people who:
- Have a solid base of alpine mountaineering experience
- Are motivated to train and learn how to lead high alpine Hochtours
- Are eager to contribute to be part of a team of Hochtour leaders.
Event information updated 29/02/2024 - Tour Application Form available. Date differs from that
advertised in the newsletter.
Please log in to My.Britannia for application form, and contact details.
September 5 - 11: Hut-to-hut trekking tour, Niedere Tauern, Schladming, Austria
A non-glaciated, circular hut tour starting and finishing in Schladming, SE of Saltzburg. The highest point of the tour is 2,600m, passing through the high Alpine lakes of the famous Klafferkessel. Aimed at first time hut trekkers, covering 50km and 4,000m of ascent over six days in a relaxed style.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, members should inform themselves of the travel and other restrictions operating in the Alpine regions they intend to visit. They may also receive related advice from tour leaders and from the AAC(UK) website.
As of 25/10/2021 normal Alpenverein mountain hut rules have been amended to include, participants must bring their own sleeping bag, pillowcase, towels, face mask, hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes in order to comply with hut Covid regulations. Please also check on the hut website the exact requirements before travel. Please also confirm Covid specific requirements with your tour leader in advance of travel.
For general queries about tours, such as becoming a leader, please contact the Overseas Meets and Tours or Ski-ing Co-ordinators.
Please log in to My.Britannia for Co-ordinator contact details.
This programme of events, mostly organised by members for members,
provides an opportunity for members to take part in a variety of events
in the UK.
Booking: If applicable, complete and return the booking form provided for the event. For some events, a non-returnable deposit or full payment may be required to book a place. Please also supply an SAE, unless the Meet Organiser is willing to communicate by email.
2024
April 27 (Saturday): Day Ride, North Downs, Surrey
North Downs mountain bike day ride.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
May 19 (Sunday): Day Ride, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire
A 35 km mountain bike ride starting and finishing in Settle and taking in parts of the Pennine Bridleway. Suitable for reasonably fit intermediate riders.
Event information updated 23/11/2023 - Ride information sheet now available.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
May 24 - 27: 4 Day Bike Ride, North West Wales/Gogledd-Orllewin Cymru - *POSTPONED*
A four day bike packing Traws Eryri ride from Machynlleth to Conwy. The route covers 200km and 4000m of climbing so is for experienced and fit mountain bikers. We would stay in hostels or B&Bs for the Fri/Sat/Sun nights.
Event information updated 12/02/2024 - Event has been postponed until further notice.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
August 3 - 4: Mountain Bike Weekend, Tweed Valley, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Tweed Valley mountain bike weekend, taking in parts of the new ‘World Champs’ trails at Glentress. Routes to include Glentress Trail Centre and Ride Natural Tweed.
Event information updated 23/11/2023 - Event dates have been confirmed and ride information sheet now available.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
October 26 (Saturday): Day Ride, Isle of Skye
The ride will take place on the Isle of Skye or the mainland nearby and is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
November 2 (Saturday): Day Ride, Isle of Skye
The ride will take place on the Isle of Skye or the mainland nearby and is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and booking forms.
If you can arrange an event of any kind, please contact the relevant co-ordinator well in advance. Meets require long lead times and should be planned, and booked, well ahead.
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The Club is keen to encourage greater participation in mountain activities by younger members and family groups. As well as Club activities described below, financial support is available for participation in relevant activities with external providers. Please consider the new listings so that the Club can assess the level of interest from members.
2024
January - December: Training courses for Families & Under 18s
The AAC(UK) is supporting grant-assisted activities for young members and families, with Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) registered providers. Families and U18 members undertaking AALA provider activities are strongly encouraged to apply for a grant.
For families joining AALA licensed courses, (1 or 2 parents, plus children) - grants will be approx 30% of provider's invoice, up to a maximum limit (tbc). See grant form for terms.
For individuals under 18yrs, joining AALA licensed UK training courses, grants will be up to 75% of the providers invoice. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact: aac.office@aacuk.org.uk.
Once you’ve found a course, please complete and return the grant form to the Office. Also, see the UK Training Section on our training page, for AALA scrambling courses in Snowdonia/Eryri.
May 4 - 5: Family Climbing Weekend, Snowdonia/Eryri
Duration: 2
days
Course Cost: £650
Grants: *Family Grant £215
*parents must participate for the course to run, 4 people maximum. Either 1 parent and 2-3 children or 2 parents and 1-2 children
If you’re loving the climbing wall but need help getting your family climbing outside, these 2-day climbing courses, based in Snowdonia/Eryri, will help families make that step to climbing outside.
Once you’ve secured your family
place on the course, please
complete and return the grant form to the Office.
Contact: Kathryn James at Mountain expertise at info@mountain-expertise.co.uk.
Booking Form: Rock Climbing for Families | Rock Climbing Courses - Snowdonia North Wales (mountain-expertise.co.uk)
July 28 - August 2, or August 4 - 9: Family Activity Weeks, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland - *UPDATED*
Dates: Sunday
28 July – Friday 2 August OR Sunday 4 – Friday 9 August
Duration: 5
days (arrive Sunday eve, activities Monday - Friday)
Course Cost: Activity
weeks are grant assisted. Cost to AAC(UK)
members* Parent/carers (18yrs+) £695.00; U18s (10-17yrs) £505.00 (*in second year of paid membership)
We’re delighted to announce Family Activity weeks at Glenmore Lodge, the Scottish National Outdoor Training Centre, during the Summer Holidays 2024!
Would your family like to come together with other families for a land and water based activity week, in Scotland, during the summer holiday of 2024? On behalf of the AAC(UK), Glenmore Lodge is providing two 5-day programmes, all of which will be supported by AAC(UK) activity grants.
- The activity weeks are suitable for parents/carers with children (age 10-18yrs).
- 18 places are available each week.
- Sunday evening arrival, ready to start Monday morning!
- 5 full activity days, Monday to Friday
- Activities include climbing, scrambling, navigation and orienteering, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
- Plenty of evening options including outdoor games, walks, lake swimming, films and quizzes.
- All meals are provided from Monday morning, to Friday afternoon tea n cakes. Course ends Friday evening, approx. 16.00 – 17.00hrs.
Activities:
Scrambling – Try out scrambling on one of our classic Cairngorm Ridges with our experienced mountain guides. Techniques of movement on steep rocky ground and some very basic rope work will be included.
Intro to river kayaking/Stand Up Paddle boarding – Enjoy a kayak/board journey down the River Spey on one of Scotland’s most iconic rivers. The day will be a journey from A-B on a non-technical section of the river. Taking in the fantastic scenery and wildlife along the way.
Navigation & Orienteering – choose either honing or learning new navigation skills around our local hills and forests. Or if you prefer, we can set up a bespoke orienteering course for you to enjoy.
Open Canoe – Try out our open canoes on nearby Loch Morlich, learn the basics of managing your own boat and enjoy the majestic surroundings of the Northern Corries of Cairngorm.
Climbing – Try your hand at scaling one of the local crags and learn the basics of climbing techniques and safeguarding each other roped climbing. Abseiling will also be included.
For further information contact the AAC(UK) office at aac.office@aacuk.org.uk.
Event information updated 15/02/2024 - Dates confirmed. Information and booking form now available.
August 11 - 18: Alpine Language Exchange Camp, Innerfragant, Austria
Duration: 7 nights
Location: Innerfragant in Carinthia, (brand-new
Jugendherberge), Austria
Event Cost: €450, for siblings: €405,
(includes accommodation &food)
Grants: U18 grant £290.00, or siblings £260
Registration opens on: 01.02.24
A fabulous opportunity for our young members. The camp is a mixture of German lessons, hill walking and/or other activities each day, e.g. team building etc, plus evening activities. The camp is grant-assisted.
Violeta Brooks participated in 2023, here’s what she had to say -
“We had a great week at the Fürstenhutte at the Language Exchange Camp. We played lots of different games, learnt German and English words to help us communicate together, sang around campfires and climbed nearby peaks in rain and sun”.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and further booking details.
August 12-16 (and optional 16-18): ‘Bergfest’ Summer Family Meet, Stubaier Alps, Austria - *UPDATED*
Dates: Mon 12 – Fri 16 Aug and Fri 16 – Sun 18 Aug
Duration: 5 days (4 nights); Optional 2 nights extra
Location: Nürnberger
Hütte, Austria
Event Cost: (these are
estimated costs for AAC(UK) members. All hut payments are in cash.)
4 nights half board at the Nürnberger Hütte is €152 for
age 14+ and €120 for under 14s. (Sunday to Friday)
2 nights half board at the Sulzenau Hut is €76 for age 14+
and €60 for under 14s. (Friday & Saturday)
Grants: £200 per child (U18s), and the guided activities during Bergfest will be free to members
Following two very successful family meets in 2022 and 23, the family Bergfest Meet is being hosted at the Nürnberger Hütte in 2024.
The activities on offer will include simple walks, ascents of nearby peaks, Klettersteig (via ferrata), river gorge walking, white water rafting and hiking. The mountain guides, Eva and Felix will be on hand to help with instruction and learning of basic mountain craft skills, plus adding to the joy of gaining new experiences and making new friends.
Accommodation is reserved for up to 30 members with camping also available. The is an option to extend the stay with a hut-to-hut excursion to the Sulzenauhütte from 16-18 August (20 beds booked). Bergfest is open to all members of AAC(UK) – mums, dads, grandparents and most importantly our under-18 members (accompanied) with activities for all.
The trek from the Nurnberger to Sulzenau Hut is an optional addition to this year's Bergfest. 4.4km with a starting altitude of 2248m, climbing to 2629m and dropping down to 2159m. It is a high alpine trail and normally completed in 4 hours for alpine fit adults. It is expected that some participants may take longer, but parents/guardians will have the opportunity to discuss recommended fitness levels with the Bergfest mountain guides prior to the trek. More information can be found here.
Event information updated 03/04/2024 - Information and booking form is now available.
Please log in to My.Britannia for contact details and further booking details.
August 12 - 13: Family Climbing Weekend, Snowdonia/Eryri
Duration: 2
days
Course Cost: £650
Grants: *Family Grant £215
*parents must participate for the course to run, 4 people maximum. Either 1 parent and 2-3 children or 2 parents and 1-2 children
If you’re loving the climbing wall but need help getting your family climbing outside, these 2-day climbing courses, based in Snowdonia/Eryri, will help families make that step to climbing outside.
Once you’ve secured your family
place on the course, please
complete and return the grant form to the Office.
Contact: Kathryn James at Mountain expertise at info@mountain-expertise.co.uk
Booking Form: Rock Climbing for Families | Rock Climbing Courses - Snowdonia North Wales (mountain-expertise.co.uk)
Members Events - Not Organised by the Club
MENOC - Member Event Not Organised by the Club
Events which are organised for members by members.
They are not Club events and can take many forms, from informal gatherings in campsites to expeditions to remote areas.
Members intending to participate in these non-Club events must accept that any arrangement is between them and the organiser of the proposed event, not with AAC(UK).
Members’ Commercial Events
Events which are organised for members by members who are, for example, professional guides. They are not official Club tours and are run on a commercial basis. All correspondence and payments must be made through the organiser.
Members Short Notice Hikes, Climbs and Scrambles
Interested in linking up with other members at short notice to
independently arrange hill or mountain walks, scrambles or climbing?
Members
intending to participate in Short Notice Hikes, Climbs and Scrambles do
so at their own risk and the arrangement is between those individuals
and not with AAC(UK).
Events Accessible to AAC(UK) Members
Oread Mountaineering Club - Walks
AAC members who live near the Peak District National Park (PDNP) are invited to join the Oread Mountaineering Club on some of their local walks. These walks are based on the PDNP boundary marked on ordnance survey maps and each stage of the ‘boundary walk’ is about 10 miles long. All walks are led by members of the OMC.
Eagle Ski Club Lectures - near Kendal, Cumbria
AAC(UK) members are also invited to lectures organised by the Eagle Ski Club at Wilf’s café in Staveley, near Kendal, Cumbria. Please book well in advance through Ali Bramall on alibramall@gmail.com Cost is £10 including meal, payable on the door. The evening starts at 18.15 with a Bring & Buy, a chance to sell the ski mountaineering or mountaineering gear you no longer use: no need to pre-book stalls, just set-up at 18.00. A main course meal is served at 19.00, followed by the lecture at 20.00.
Website: https://www.eagleskiclub.org.uk/
Oread Mountaineering Club Winter Lectures - Derby
AAC(UK) members are invited to attend the Oread Winter Lectures held on the first Tuesday of the month from October to March at 20.00 at The Royal Oak, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3SE. Admission £3 for OMC members/ £5 for non-OMC members. Please arrive a few minutes early to buy a pint and secure a seat.
Website: https://www.oread.co.uk/
Rucksack Club Lectures – Stockport
AAC(UK) Members are invited to winter lectures organised by the Rucksack Club at the Heaton Moor Sports Club SK4 2NF. 7.30 pm start, bar and raffle. Rucksack Club Members £4, non-members £8: tickets on the door.
Meets with Bremex
AAC members who are interested in improving their hill-walking and mountaineering skills are cordially invited to join Bremex weekend meets, which take place nearly every month in upland areas across Great Britain. Prospective members may attend one taster weekend before deciding whether or not they want to join.
Website: http://www.bremex.org.uk
Disclaimer
Climbing, hill and country walking, hiking, scrambling, mountain biking, mountaineering, klettersteig and snow sports (and any other similar activities) (the “Activities”) organised by Austrian Alpine Club (UK) (“AAC(UK)”) are physically challenging and carry risks that AAC(UK) cannot entirely eliminate. These include the risk of personal injury or death. In taking part in the Activities you acknowledge and accept these risks, being responsible for your own actions, involvement, health condition and safety. All event participants must follow any safety warnings or instructions displayed or given to them by a leader or organiser (and ask a leader or organiser if anything is unclear). In the absence of any breach of duty by AAC(UK), participation in the Activities is entirely at participants’ own risk.