All projects nominated for the UIAA Mountain Protection Award receive close support and promotion from the UIAA during their lifecycle. For the annual winner of the Award, there is the added factor of global publicity and prize money. In this mini series, the UIAA speaks...
The UIAA - International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation - is delighted to confirm the 12 nominees for the 2023 UIAA Mountain Protection Award, the federation's flagship sustainability project which marks its tenth anniversary this year. The MPA has been partnered by the Bally Peak Outlook...
The UIAA - International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation - Safety Commission (SafeCom) has published the following alert regarding canyoning harnesses. Report of Failures It was reported that three canyon harnesses of unrelated brands and models, broke between July 2017 and December 2018 in La Réunion as well...
The UIAA, International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, is the leading developer of global standards and the global certifying body for climbing and mountaineering equipment, and a leading organisation for defining and improving skills to enhance safety and enjoyment of mountain activities and sports. In addition,...
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One of the targets of the UIAA Youth Commission in the ‘post-Covid’ period was to ensure a robust and diverse programme of youth events. A working group within the UIAA Youth Commission, the Youth Innovation Panel, is working closely with UIAA member associations to create an...