The UIAA Safety Commission is delighted to confirm the publication of UIAA Standard 130 Load Sharing Devices. The Standard can be downloaded here. This Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for all types of load sharing devices commonly used in mountaineering (climbing and associated activities)...
Following a few years development, the upgraded UIAA Training Management System is now live. Through this platform member federations can register for training qualifications, apply for accreditations and administer their accounts. The platform is managed by the UIAA Training Panel, headed by Steve Long. “After a lot...
The UIAA Safety Commission held its latest Plenary Session between 31 May and 1 June. Over the two-day online meeting, the Plenary welcomed 11 UIAA accredited laboratory representatives, 13 national delegates and representatives from 27 leading manufactures of climbing and mountaineering equipment. Top Highlights: Two...
Plastic is the most common type of waste encountered at altitude, finds global survey on litter on the world’s mountains, released on World Environment Day (tomorrow, Saturday 5 June) Hard and soft plastics are the most common types of waste encountered at altitude by mountaineers, the...
The UIAA Covid-19 Committee held its latest online meeting on 18 May. The Committee divided its latest meeting into two parts – the first, as has been custom, discussed the current and diverse situation in countries and regions represented by members of the group. The second...
The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – has published its 2020 Annual Report. The report is available in digital format and can be downloaded from the following link - spreads version, pages version. Anybody interested in receiving a printed copy can do so by filling in...
Following the success of the UIAA’s first Mountain Network Series (MNS) webinar in March, details of the second event are now available. The webinar will centre around a documentary on the late Ueli Steck. The ‘Swiss Machine’ was one of the climbing world’s most emblematic figures....
The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – Management Committee (MC) held its second online meeting of 2021 on 1 May. It was followed, as is now custom, by a meeting of the Executive Board, MC and UIAA Commission Presidents. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Following an opening address...
Earth Day, created in 1970, is an annual event held on 22 April to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection. Today it is a global movement with initiatives and events taking place internationally. The UIAA Mountain Protection Commission (MPC) marked the day by participating in...
The UIAA Taskforce set up to offer guidance to the climbing community throughout the Covid-19 pandemic held its most recent online meeting on 24 March. Discussions centred on the subject of vaccination roll outs, the impact of third waves in certain countries and recommendations to the...