This Alpine Summer Skills Handbook was first published in 2013 and is intended for hikers, climbers and mountaineers who wish to progress in the practice of their favourite activity by acquiring additional knowledge and skills. The Handbook is the result of close collaboration between the...
The UIAA has published its Carbon Footprint Report for 2021. This report outlines the results of ongoing monitoring and reporting of the UIAA’s carbon footprint, which is in response to the federation’s signed commitment in early 2019 and participation under the United Nations Framework Convention on...
As the British Red Cross reported: “On Monday 6 February at 4:17am local time, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey (Türkiye) near the city of Gaziantep, devastating parts of Turkey and Syria. It was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks. On the same...
During May’s UIAA spring meetings in Leeds, a special workshop was held to discuss several different access case studies from around the world. Over the coming weeks, the UIAA will share a number of these compelling stories. Following on from a case study about the Piedra...
The important message and content contained in this article is produced by ICIMOD, a unique intergovernmental institution leading the global effort to protect the pulse of the planet - the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) - and the people, resources and culture that define it. The UIAA...
The UIAA is saddened to hear about the recent passing of its former Mountain Protection Commission President Linda McMillan. A delegate from the American Alpine Club (AAC), Linda was an exceptional individual, known for her remarkable contributions as a conservationist and climber. Her passion for mountaineering...
The UIAA is saddened to hear about a number of recent tragic accidents in the mountains. The following news was provided by UIAA member associations: On 22 May, the Royal Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Club (NKBV) reported that three Dutch alpinists died while climbing the Grosshorn...
The UIAA Mountain Protection Commission & the Award Assessment Team thank all organisations who submitted applications for the 2023 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. The application period closed on 15 May. This year marks the special tenth edition and anniversary of the Award. Three prizes are on...
The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – has published its 2022 Annual Report. Anybody interested in receiving a printed copy can do so by filling in the following form. Please note that there is a limited print run and first priority will be given to...
During May’s UIAA spring meetings in Leeds, a special workshop was held to discuss several different access case studies from around the world. Over the coming weeks, the UIAA will share a number of these compelling stories. The first focuses on the Piedra Parada rock formation...