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In the Khumbu region of the Himalayas, a pilot early warning system for glacial lake outbursts is being developed. Glacial lake outbursts can be caused by global warming and is a major threath to people in the region.

Do you want to spend the summer holiday doing what you like best: meeting new people while climbing, hiking, rafting, caving and much more?

If you are between 14 and 30 years old and a member of a UIAA federation, you have the chance to do just that. This summer UIAA Member Federations are organising about ten different international youth events in Europe and Asia.

You can take part in ascents of Mount Olympus, Mount Kazbek and Mount Elbrus, a route setting and climbing meet in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, multi-activity camps in Germany and Slovenia (extended registration deadline!), rock climbing in Russia and Romania, a Mountain Protection meet in Japan, caving in Romania and a youth trek in Italy. You will find invitations and registration forms in the calendar.

What are you waiting for? Let's get out in the mountains!

In the new section for Member Federation's events here on the UIAA web site you can find great international events for both athlete and amateur climbers.

The Mountain Club of South Africa is inviting you to a Winter meet in Drakensberg, 5 to 13 July 2008. This is for you who want to experience Sout Africa's premier ice climbing venue, Giant’s Castle, as well as rock climbing. The registration deadline is 31 May 2008. First-come, first-served!

For the world's best crack climbing, parties and new international climbing friends, head out for the International Climber's meet, Utah, United States, 3-14 October 2008. This is a great opportunity for two (one male and one female) young climbers from each country.  Registration deadline: 1st July.

The UIAA Ice Climbing Commission (ICICC) has decided to ban the use of spurs, effective from the 2009 competition season.

Statement: The UIAA has advised the Chinese Mountaineering Association that it cannot bring the UIAA flag to the summit of Mount Everest as part of the Olympic torch relay.

The Government of Nepal has announced heavy reductions on Permit Fees for all peaks, including Mount Everest. The reductions will be effective from the 2008 autumn season.

If you want to take part in all the activities mountains can offer, here is a great opportunity. From the 27 July to 3 August 2008, the Alpine Association of Slovenia is organising an international mountain adventure youth camp.

This month, the Eco Everest 2008 expedition is field testing an environmentally-friendly approach to climbing. The expedition also aims to draws attention to climate change and has unveiled the world’s highest photo exhibition.

A youth camp for young climbers of all abilities is being organised in Romania this summer. The area has over 200 climbing routes to choose from, and there will also be hiking and other mountain activities.

There is much to choose from in the summer camp programme for the Global Youth Summit. One of the events is the International Youth rock climbing and mountaineering festival “Europe – Asia 2008" in Russia.