News

The Sichuan Mountaineering Association (SMA) in cooperation with UIAA Member Federation, the Chinese Mountaineering Association (CMA) has made public its new registration fees effective from January 1, 2011.

The UIAA is saddened to learn of the death of Chloé Graftiaux, who died on August 21 while descending from the summit along the South Face of Aiguille Noire de Peuterey in the Mont Blanc massif.

On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5), the UIAA is highlighting its commitment by announcing plans for a Mountain Protection label.

The UIAA is a partner with the International Mountain Summit, a multi-faceted event that brings together some of the greatest climbers the world has ever known.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is holding a climbing injury symposium in Sheffield, UK, on November 13 and 14.

The widely respected qualification, Diploma in Mountain Medicine, was the focus of a joint meeting on August 8 of the UIAA Medical Commission, the International Society of Mountain Medicine (ISMM) and the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR).

The schedule for the 2011 Ice Climbing World Cup and World Championship events has been announced.

The Welsh company, DMM, is voluntarily recalling its Dragon Cam in size 6 (Product Code A7056A).

Ingo Nicolay, president of the Heilbronn Section of the DAV, named UIAA Executive Director.

What is the risk of blood-borne infections being transmitted to climbers? The UIAA Medical Commission attempts to answer this vital question in its latest advice paper.