News

The UIAA has informed the Pan-American Union of Mountaineering and Climbing (UPAME) of its efforts to recognise continental organisations.

Supported by the Russian Mountaineering Federation, the 2010 edition of the Red Fox Elbrus Race was a success, with new speed records set. Read more.

The UIAA Safety Commission has held its annual plenary session from June 2 to 4 in Longarone, Italy.

Increasing value for members by providing information on expeditions and mountain huts were two of the issues discussed at the UIAA’s executive meeting, held on May 8 in Kalymnos, Greece.

The American Alpine Club is supporting a talk by mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears as part of the Galen and Barbara Rowell Lecture Series on June 9 in San Francisco.

The UIAA, with the support of CCI Media, is offering companies and brands a unique platform as partners of the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup.

The UIAA’s Mountaineering Commission is reviewing its international training assessment and accreditation programme, due to the large demand from national federations.

The UIAA has taken part in the European Union Sport Forum held recently in Madrid, Spain.

The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) is seeking a senior manager to coordinate the office functions and support volunteer activities of the federation from its office in Bern, Switzerland.

The American Alpine Club (AAC) is pleased to announce the annual International Climbers Meet (ICM) to be held in Yosemite, CA from October 4-10, 2010.