INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY:
SAVE THE BARUN

This article forms part of a series created by the UIAA - International Mountaineering & Climbing Federation - for International Mountain Day, 11 December. An overview article about the UIAA & IMD can be found here. For IMD, project leaders from UIAA Mountain Protection Award showcased projects...

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY:
PATAGONIA WASTE MANAGEMENT

This article forms part of a series created by the UIAA - International Mountaineering & Climbing Federation - for International Mountain Day (IMD), 11 December. An overview article about the UIAA & IMD can be found here. For IMD, representatives from five MPA projects have provided...

SECOND WAVES AND VACCINES DISCUSSED BY UIAA COVID TASKFORCE

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Covid-19 Crisis Consultation (CCC) Taskforce held its sixth online meeting on 18 November. The Taskforce, created in April, offers guidance and leadership on subjects related to climbing and Covid-19. All communications related to the UIAA and Covid-19 can...

Mammut recall of removable Airbag System 3.0

UIAA Safety Label holder, Mammut, has shared the following information regarding a security recall for various avalanche backpacks with the Removable Airbag System 3.0. This, together with all other equipment recalls communicated to the UIAA Safety team, can be found on the Recalls & Warnings page. Communication...