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03/05/2016
In Featured, Mountaineering

Report from April 2016 UIAA Mountaineering Commission meeting

‘The UIAA Mountaineering Commission promotes best practice by identifying and addressing ethical, technical & training, and legal issues of international importance.’ The UIAA Mountaineering Commission met in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2016, writes Commission representative Phil Wickens. The meeting, which was hosted by the Czech Mountaineering Federation (CMF), was attended by 11 delegates from eight different countries. Jiří Vogel (CMF) described the Czech climbing instructor programme, together with the work of the Czech Mountaineering Federation, which represents 15,000 members. Main...

02/05/2016
In Members Area, Mountaineering

Introducing the 2016 International Climbers’ Meet

The American Alpine Club is now taking applications for the 2016 International Climbers’ Meet to be held in Yosemite Valley. The American Alpine Club (AAC) is hosting its 9th annual International Climbers’ Meet (ICM), to be held the week of 25 September - 2 October, 2016 in Yosemite Valley. Experience with placement and removal of protection, multi-pitch rope management, at least two years of technical rock climbing, and the ability to follow sustained 5 - 8 granite...

27/04/2016
In Featured, Ice Climbing

France to host pinnacle ice climbing event

The UIAA is proud to announce that Champagny-en-Vanoise, France - with the support of FFCAM - will host the 2017 UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships in lead and speed. The event will be held at the resort’s famous ice tower on 4-5 February, 2017. The 2017 UIAA Ice Climbing World Championship is a standalone event separated from the events which form the annual UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour, supported by The North Face Korea. The decision by the UIAA...

25/04/2016
In Ice Climbing

Ice climbing showcased in Tignes

On Sunday 24 April, in collaboration with the famous French ski resort of Tignes and FFCAM (La Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne), the UIAA organized a dedicated ice climbing event as part of a day-long ‘Sport for All’ programme. Athletes from France and Switzerland took part in the speed exhibition The event provided an opportunity for members of the public to try out the sport under the guidance of expert coaches and athletes. This...

15/04/2016
In Recalls, Safety

Black Diamond announces voluntary recall

A statement from UIAA Safety Label holder Black Diamond released on 13 April. Voluntary recall for inspection of Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata lanyard sets, Index Ascenders, Camalots™ and Camalot™ Ultralights We are a company of climbers. For more than 25 years, manufacturing climbing equipment has been the centerpiece of our company and an expression of our mission to build innovative product of exceptional quality for our global community of users. In 2014, we began the...

13/04/2016
In Members Area

Nepal Mountaineering Association celebrates pioneering achievements

On 29-30 April, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first ascents of Mounts Manaslu (8,163m) and Lhotse (8,516m). The occasion will be marked by a Diamond Jubilee celebration and the publication of a special edition of its Nepal Parbat journal. "Nepal Mountaineering Association's role and efforts in the promotion of mountain tourism in Nepal is commendable," explains UIAA President Frits Vrijlandt. "I am very pleased to learn that the NMA is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee...

11/04/2016
In Featured, Mountaineering

UIAA setting standards at the Patrouille des Glaciers

 Image courtesy: Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) One of the most famous events in the ski mountaineering calendar – the biennial Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG) – takes place next week, 19-23 April. The competition is organized by the Swiss Land Forces and supported by a number of partners including the Swiss Alpine Club, a UIAA member federation. The event’s origins are rooted in the border patrols which took place during the Second World War - the first organised race itself was held...

10/04/2016
In Ice Climbing

Annual Meeting: UIAA Ice Climbing Commission

The UIAA Ice Climbing Commission held its annual meeting this weekend hosted by the Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal - UPD in Lisbon. During a series of productive exchanges, the Commission laid down the foundations for its road map until 2020, which includes supporting the development of ice climbing in its quest to become an Olympic competition sport at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The Commission also reflected on the progress made during the 2016 UIAA Ice Climbing World...

29/03/2016
In Ice Climbing

UIAA lines up ‘Sport for All’ ice climbing event in Tignes

n collaboration with the famous French ski resort of Tignes and FFCAM (La Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne), the UIAA is organising a dedicated ice climbing event as part of a ‘Sport for All’ day on Sunday 24 April. The programme will allow members of the public to discover the sport before a special showcase in the late afternoon. Throughout the day, resort visitors and mountain lovers will have the opportunity to try...

21/03/2016
In Youth

Report: International Youth Ice Climbing Camp (Guillestre) France 2016

The International Youth Ice Climbing Camp, organised by FFCAM / Alpine Club of Toulouse, recently took place in Guillestre (Hautes Alpes), France with over 50 participants taking part in the near week long event. For several years this camp has gathered together different participants and camps. In 2016, it included: - One instructor training for adults (10 participants) - The UIAA Youth camp (12 participants) - A camp for youngsters from my club, Toulouse, from 11-17 years old (14 participants) -...

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