11/02/2018
In Ice Climbing, Media
FEMALE WORLD CHAMPIONS
CLAIM CHEONGSONG PLAUDITS
Cheongsong County, the region of South Korea famous for its apple production, played host to the penultimate round of the 2018 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour from 9-11 February. The competition, which comprised the Asian Championships, was graced by 91 athletes from 14 countries, partnered...
25/11/2016
Promoting Clean Climbing through doping controls and education
The UIAA’s commitment to anti-doping and promotion of ‘Clean Climbing’ is a significant part of its activities. The federation has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA, and its work in this field is centered in two distinct areas – the enforcement...
19/11/2016
Past, Present, Future: Asian mountaineering community re-unites in Nepal
Kathmandu and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) played host to a weeklong array of international mountaineering events in mid-November. Commencing proceedings was the General Assembly of the UAAA, the Union of Asian Alpine Associations, held from 18 November with representatives from sixteen different Asian federations in...
17/11/2016
In UIAA
Ice Climbers: Important logistical information
Addresses of competition venues, visa application details, event registration, accommodation options, are all among the topics covered in the UIAA Ice Climbing event-specific FAQS. The UIAA has posted factsheets for the following events (please click on the event name): Durango Beijing Cheongsong Information on the remaining events will be available...
17/11/2016
In Ice Climbing
FAQs and Logistical Information: Cheongsong
Q. Where can I pay for the registration, the meals and the accommodation? A. Please pay on Site. Only cash in Euros is accepted. Athletes: EUR 200 per person (Participation Fee EUR 50, Accommodation, Meal & Transportation Fee EUR 150) Officials: EUR 150 per person (including Manager, Coach...
17/11/2016
In Ice Climbing
FAQs and Logistical Information: Beijing
Q. Where do I register for the event? A. Please contact your Federation which received login details to register its athletes. It must be done through the federation. Q. How do I obtain a visa for the event? A. To obtain a visa go to the closest Chinese...
17/11/2016
In Ice Climbing
FAQs and Logistical Information: Durango
Q. Where do I register for the event? A. Please contact your Federation which received login details to register its athletes. It must be done through the federation. Q. How do I obtain a visa for the event? A. Apply for the ESTA. Please check that you are...
16/11/2016
2016 Piolets d’Or Asia winners announced
The Piolets d’Or Asia celebrated its 11th anniversary in Seoul, Korea on 4 November. These Awards, known as the Oscars of Alpinism, have been leading the development of Asian mountaineering culture for the last ten years. Among those recognised were a UIAA honorary member and a UIAA ice...
14/11/2016
UIAA Mountaineering Commission meets in Jordan
The UIAA Mountaineering Commission (MountComm) met in Petra, Jordan, in November 2016. The meeting, which was hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board, was attended by 14 delegates from 11 different countries, plus the MountComm’s previous President, Eliza Moran. Khaled Al-Raggad, head of sustainable adventure tourism...