Join us for a special film evening with Jim Gregson showing the original 1966 film from Dennis Gray's expedition to Alpamayo in Peru.

ALPAMAYO: The Magnificent MountainA rare screening of a historic film documenting the first complete ascent of Alpamayo’s north ridge to its true summit.

Alpine Club Peak District Winter Lecture

Date: Thursday 17 December 2026

Time: 19:00 for a 19:30 start

Location: Outside Café, Hathersage

Join us for a special film evening exploring the climbing history of Alpamayo, one of the most celebrated peaks in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.

The Magnificent Mountain was filmed during the 1966 British expedition led by Dennis Gray, which completed the first ascent of Alpamayo’s north ridge to the mountain’s true summit. Originally broadcast by ITV under the title The Magnificent Mountain, the film offers a remarkable contemporary record of the expedition and its ascent.

The screening will be introduced by Alpine Club member Jim Gregson, who will place the film in its historical context. Jim will recount some of Alpamayo’s chequered climbing history, including the early attempts on the mountain and the eventual first ascent.

The film has a running time of approximately 55 minutes. The screening and introduction will be followed by an opportunity for audience questions and discussion.

Tickets

The lecture is open to Alpine Club members and non-members.

Alpine Club members can reserve a free ticket using the code available on the Member Discounts page. Following the members’ priority-booking period, remaining tickets will be available to non-members for £5 through Eventbrite.

Advance booking is recommended, as capacity is limited.

Doors open at 7.00pm and the lecture begins at 7.30pm. The talk will last approximately one hour, followed by audience questions.

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