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25/06/2021
In UIAA

Nominee:
Active Zone Outdoor

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23/06/2021
In Featured, Mountain Qualification Label, Safety

UIAA TRAINING PLATFORM RELAUNCHED. MEMBERS INVITED TO REGISTER

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 of hard work we are delighted to have launched the new platform which will make the process of applying and obtaining qualifications much easier for federations,” explains Long. “The platform...

21/06/2021
In Featured: Members

Kangchenjunga: The Himalayan giant. Doug Scott’s final book

Kangchenjunga: The Himalayan giant, Doug Scott's final book is now available to pre-order from Vertebrate Publishing. The book is available at a 20% discount, becoming a 25% discount for UIAA members when using the code DISCOUNT5. Doug Scott enjoyed a close association with the UIAA serving as member of both the Mountaineering Commission and Management Committee. He became an Honorary Member of the UIAA in October 2020. About the Book Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world...

16/06/2021
In Featured, Safety, UIAA

UIAA SAFETY COMMISSION REPORTS ON STANDARDS PROGRESS

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 new UIAA Standards approved: UIAA 130 Load Sharing Devices (LSD) and UIAA 157 Avalanche Probes A reported increase in UIAA Safety Label holding manufactures in North America and Asia Working...

15/06/2021
In 2019 UIAA Mountain Protection Award, UIAA

Nominee:
The Wall Climbing Sport Cusco Club

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04/06/2021
In Featured, Mountain Protection, Mountain Sustainability, UIAA

MOUNTAIN WASTE SURVEY RESULTS PUBLISHED FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

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 first survey of its kind has found — with two thirds of mountaineers spotting litter most or every time they set foot on a mountain. While much attention in recent years...

02/06/2021
In 2021 UIAA Mountain Protection Award, Featured: Sustainability, Mountain Protection, Mountain Protection Award, Mountain Sustainability, UIAA

IMPRESSIVE SPAN OF APPLICANTS FOR 2020-2021 UIAA MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD

Over 25 applications from projects operational in 27 countries have been received for the 2020-2021 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. The Award application process officially closed on 1 June. The UIAA Mountain Protection Award Assessment Team will now review the submissions. The approved projects will be confirmed by 28 June on the launch of the 2020-21 UIAA Mountain Protection Award portal. Applications have been received from projects dedicated to a number of topics including the rebuilding of mountain...

28/05/2021
In Featured: Members

UIAA attends Virtual IF Forum 2021

Represented by General Secretary Lode Beckers, Director of Operations Nils Glatthard and Sports Events Coordinator Rob Adie, the UIAA was one of 125 International Federations to attend the 2021 Virtual International Federation (IF) Forum. The International Federation (IF) Forum The IF Forum takes place annually and targets the specific needs of Olympic and International Sport Federations with a focus on sharing best practices and knowledge. The event is open to International Sports Federation members from ASOIF (Association of Summer...

26/05/2021
In Featured, Members Area, UIAA, UIAA Covid-19

UIAA COVID-19 COMMITTEE STATEMENT

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 focused on specific issues currently developing: the recent outbreak of Covid-19 at Everest base camp; ethical questions regarding the distribution of oxygen cylinders; should foreign climbers be visiting the Himalaya...

25/05/2021
In Anti-Doping, UIAA

UIAA Ice Climbing Disciplinary Panel Decision – Polina Aubakirova

On 5 March 2021, a doping control was conducted on Polina Aubakirova (KAZ), an ice climbing athlete. Analysis of the sample concluded that the athlete had tested positive for meldonium (S 4. Hormone and metabolic modulators). According to the decision of the UIAA Ice Climbing Disciplinary Panel, Polina Aubakirova has been found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation under the UIAA anti-doping regulation Rule 2.1 – the presence of a prohibited substance in an athlete...

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