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Who we are
The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) brings together millions of men, women and children joined by their passion for mountains.

Our Mission Statement
The UIAA promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by:

  • preserving their spirit and traditions
  • advancing safe and ethical mountain practices
  • promoting responsible access, culture and environmental protection
  • Supporting youth participation and the Olympic movement

Our activities
The UIAA fulfils its Mission Statement mainly through the work of its commissions, which make recommendations, set policy and advocate on behalf of the mountaineering community.
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News

Maxut Zhumayev sets up the Kazakh Alpine Club

Boon or blight: Challenges facing the Everest region

Youth Commission partners with NICAS to produce climbing wall advice pamphlet for young climbers and coaches

Mountain Protection Commission speaks out on UNESCO designation for Mont Blanc

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Federation News

Mont Blanc hut online reservation system open

Working group seeks to make UIAA an even more representative body

Alpine Association of Slovenia celebrates a proud 120th anniversary

American Alpine Club Seeks Climbers to join the 2013 International Climbers’ Meet

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Mountaineering Activities

Risk Management
Find out about the Safety Label, and how the UIAA works to reduce accidents caused by equipment failure.

 

 Youth
We co-ordinate international camps, expeditions, treks and courses for young mountaineers and climbers under 30.

 

 Access
We promote and lobby for the right of everyone to freely, but responsibly, hike and climb in the world’s mountains.
 
 


Ethics & Law
We are an advocate of common ethics and codes for mountaineering and climbing and we report on legal issues.

Ice Climbing
The UIAA promotes this adrenalin sport and organises the Ice Climbing World Cup and International Championships.
 

 Mountain Medicine
An international team of experts provides up-to-date information and advice on medical issues involving mountain sports.

 

 Mountain Protection
Our vision is to unite science, sport, and tourism to preserve precious natural and cultural resources in mountain regions.

 

 Training Standards
We have developed standards to encourage good practice in the training of voluntary leaders and instructors.

 

 

 

 
Calendar

06 Jul 2013 to 11 Jul 2013
International Youth Climbing Camp
Ariege, France
14 Jul 2013 to 04 Aug 2013
Festival Europe - Asia 2013
Yekaterinburg, Ural, Russia, Greece, Macedonia
14 Jul 2013 to 20 Jul 2013
Discovering the world arround Valmalenco (CAI)
Sondrio, Italy
27 Jul 2013 to 03 Aug 2013
Climb legendary Mt. Kazbek in Georgia
Kazbek Gorge mountains
27 Jul 2013 to 13 Aug 2013
Lenin Peak
Zaalaysky Range, the Pamirs, in Kyrgyz Republic
15 Jun 2013 to 15 Jun 2013
Access commission meeting
Stockholm, Sweden
15 Jun 2013
Mountain Protection Commission Meeting
Bern, Switzerland
04 Oct 2013 to 05 Oct 2013
UIAA General Assembly 2013
Pontresina, Switzerland
UIAA Members' Area
This is where you will find important information for your Federation, including details about the upcoming General Assembly and other internal information.


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