03/03/2016
Zika Viral Infection: Impact on Climbers
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12/02/2016
Launching the Climber’s Manifesto
The first in our new ten-part series charting the rules which form the UIAA Climber’s Manifesto. #9…respect other climbers I meet on the mountain, share my technical climbing knowledge, and regard their point of view. ...
28/01/2016
The UIAA at ISPO Munich and Beijing
Between 24-27 January, the UIAA attended ISPO MUNICH 2016, the only international multi-segment exhibition for the sports business, and from 24-27 February, heads to Asia, running its own booth at ISPO BEIJING. ISPO BEIJING is the leading sports business event in Asia. It unites the world’s most important sporting...
13/11/2015
UIAA Statement regarding Proposed Restrictions on Mount Everest
The UIAA fully supports the decision by Nepalese authorities to propose more stringent measures for climbers wishing to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (29,029ft / 8,848m). These measures will include individuals having to prove they have already scaled a peak in excess of...
16/10/2015
Mountain Freedom v Risk – ‘A Discussion Without Peak’
A round table meeting ‘Mountain Freedom vs. Risk – a discussion without peak’ was held in Brixen (Bressanone), Italy on Friday 16 October under the excellent organization of the IMS (International Mountain Summit) and Dr. Luigi Fiorenzo Festi. The round table discussion sought to answer the following questions: - Mountains are...
31/08/2015
New name for Mount McKinley – Denali
New name for Mount McKinley - Denali (Photo: Wikipedia) New name for Mount McKinley – Denali Mount McKinley the tallest mountain in North America will no longer be the named after a former US President. Thanks to President Obama, who announced on Sunday that the mountain’s name would...
06/08/2015
Mémento Montagne été English Release!
The popular Mémento Montagne été with the help of the Alpine Club of Canada has been translated into English. This handbook, with the support of the Petzl Foundation, was intended as a reference book for trip leaders and instructors of clubs and federations within the UIAA. It has been...
07/07/2015
Italy plans a party to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of Matterhorn
Italy is joining France in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of Matterhorn with a series of festive events between 10 July and 19 July in Cervinia, Valtournenche and Valle d'Aosta. "It is a big and joyous celebration of an important anniversary for climbers and mountaineers,"...
09/05/2015
Yosemite film wins UIAA Award for best climbing
Valley Uprising, an American film that traces the recent history of climbing in the Yosemite Valley through interviews with living legends is the winner of the UIAA Award for Best Climbing Film at the Trento Film Festival. The winning film for the UIAA Award which included a cash prize...
29/04/2015
UIAA Award: The best climbing films of 2014-2015
The UIAA Award for the best climbing film of 2014-2015 will be announced on 9 April 2015 The countdown has begun for the Trento Film Festival. The big moment is on 9 May 2015 when UIAA Executive Board member Pier Giorgio Oliveti will announce the first winner...