The following update (in French) published on 2 June comes from UIAA member association, FFCAM - Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne (FFCAM). It details the decision by French authorities to allow mountain huts to reopen. FFCAM's own huts will open gradually with...
On 28 May, the UIAA created an online form for members to provide updates regarding the Covid-19 situation in their countries and regions. The tool also offered the opportunity for members to address specific topics and concerns. Members from 37 countries have already contributed to the...
The following assets (in Persian) have been supplied by Mohammad Havaledar, Vice-President International Affairs, IMSCF (Iran Mountaineering Sports Climbing Federation). They offer brief guidelines for the climbing community before resuming activity. Organizing Educational Classes Climbing Gyms Mountain Huts Mountaineering Clubs Eco-Camps (English) ...
The following update has been provided by Hitoshi Onodera, Japan Mountaineering and Sports Association, and member of the UIAA Access Working Group. The statement – translated by Onodera into English - comes from four mountaineering associations - Japan Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Association, Japan Workers’...
The following update was published by the New Zealand Alpine Club on 15 May. -- The Government’s announcement that we moved to Level 2 on Thursday, 14 May, and the easing of the earlier, planned travel restrictions, means that we are now able to return to the...
The following update comes from the European Commission as was published on 13 May. The PDF version can be downloaded here. -- On 13 May, the Commission presents a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to...
The following updates has been provided by João Paulo Queirós, Corresponding Member of the UIAA Access Commission, regarding the activities of FCMP, Federacao De Campismo E Montanhismo De Portgual - Upd, UIAA Associate Member. The FCMP advice has been produced by the federation's dedicated Working...
The following information is courtesy of UIAA Associate Member, Norges Klatreforbund – The Norwegian Climbing Federation. They have set up a dedicated Covid-19 portal which includes: New Recommendations for Climbing Activity (May 14): https://klatring.no/file/727 New infection prevention counselor for Norwegian Sports (launched May 11): https://www.idrettsforbundet.no/nyheter/2020/ny-smittevernveileder-i-norsk-idrett-opner-for-contact-between-the- least-and- ball-is-acquitted / Common sports recommendations...
The following update has been provided by UIAA full member, FEDME –Federación Española De Deportes De Montaña Y Escalada. It follows their initial communication on 7 April. The following articles are all in Spanish. Statement to support Mountain Huts https://issuu.com/bibliotecafedme/docs/6_declaracion_de_apoyo_a_los_refugios_demonta_a_-_ Statement to support Rural Villages and economy or Rural...
The German Alpine Club (DAV) has produced a number of excellent resources concerning climbing and Covid-19. One sub-site provides access to articles related to climbing during lockdown. The second, launched on 14 May, deals more closely with the relaxing of measures and guidance for safely returning to...