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31/01/2019
In Ice Climbing

Bereit für Rabenstein?

Während die Temperaturen in ganz Europa weiter sinken, beginnt in der UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour die heisse Phase. Am kommenden Wochenende steht ein weiteres Saison-Highlight auf dem Programm: in Rabenstein, Südtirol, geht nur eine Woche nach dem Klassiker in Saas Fee die vierte Runde im Weltcup der Eiskletterer über die Bühne. Hier fallen bereits Vorentscheidungen im Gesamtweltcup, bevor dann die Tour nächste Woche nach Champagny-en-Vanoise in Frankreich weiterzieht. Outdoor Research ist auch im Südtirol...

29/01/2019
In Featured, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Safety, Standards

IDENTIFYING THE WORLD’S CORROSION LOCATIONS

Over recent years the subject of corrosion has been a significant concern for the research arm of the UIAA Safety Commission (SafeCom). Commission members and external experts have invested significant time and resources into collecting data from climbers and running analysis of samples of faulty anchors. The UIAA has recently coordinated this analysis to create a Google Map of known corrosion locations. This map is intended only as a reference to identify areas where examples of...

28/01/2019
In Featured, Media, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing

ASIAN FESTIVALS INVITED TO APPLY FOR 2019 UIAA ROCK CLIMBING FESTIVAL AWARD

Application is now open for the 2019 UIAA Rock Climbing Festival Award. Since 2015, the Award has been dedicated to a different continent each year. After Africa, Europe, North America, Central and South America, the 2019will focus on promoting events on the Asian continent. UIAA member federations in Asia are encouraged to share details about the Award with festivals in their country or territory. The Award offers 2,500 USD in prize money. This may be granted entirely...

26/01/2019
In Featured, Ice Climbing, Media

JOY FOR SWITZERLAND IN SAAS-FEE

The 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas-Fee, Switzerland which concluded on Saturday 26 January was one to remember. The third competition in the six-round World Cup season, partnered by Outdoor Research, provided compelling drama and no little success for the host country. A fitting way for Saas-Fee to celebrate 20-years of its association with the ice climbing world tour. [caption id="attachment_72455" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Woonseon Shin, South Korea, winner of the Women's Lead Final. Photo: UIAA/Kaspar...

24/01/2019
In UIAA

UIAA EMBED CODE

ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE UIAAThe (insert name of your association or federation) is an Associate Member of the UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. The UIAA promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by: preserving their spirit and traditions advancing safe and ethical mountain practices promoting responsible access, culture and environmental protection supporting youth participation and the Olympic movement To discover more about the UIAA visit https://www.theuiaa.org FULL MEMBER OF THE UIAA The (insert name of your association or federation) is...

23/01/2019
In Ice Climbing

Jubiläums Weltcup in Saas Fee

Nach zwei hochstehenden, spannenden Weltcups zum Saisonstart in Asien, ist der UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup am kommenden Wochenende in Saas Fee zu Gast. An diesem geschichtsträchtigen Veranstaltungsort in der Schweizer Gletscherwelt wird – begleitet von grossen Festivitäten – zum 20. Mal ein internationaler Eiskletterwettkampf durchgeführt. Saas Fee ist bekannt für seinen aussergewöhnlichen Indoor-Austragungsort gleich beim Eingang zum Alpendorf und für ausgiebige Feierlichkeiten rund um den Spitzensport-Anlass. Saas Fee ist die 3. Station in der...

23/01/2019
In Ice Climbing, Media

AN ANNIVERSARY WORLD CUP IN SAAS-FEE

Following two pulsating rounds in Asia, the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup lands in Europe this weekend with Saas-Fee one of the historic venues in the sport acting as host. Celebrations will be significant at the Swiss resort as it marks twenty years of its association with competition ice climbing. Hosted in a unique indoor arena on the entrance to the village, Saas-Fee always guarantees a party, convivial atmosphere comprising the large numbers of spectators...

20/01/2019
In Featured, Ice Climbing, Media

NEW MEDAL WINNERS IN BEIJING

The second round of the 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season concluded earlier today in Beijing. Hosts for a second time, the capital of China witnessed a memorable event which saw some new names mount the medals podium and confirmed the supremacy of two Russian athletes. Lead: Finland, France and Ireland on the podium In the lead competition, athletes from seven different countries made the finals. Russia’s Maria Tolokonina and Nikolai Kuzolvev maintained their outstanding form to...

18/01/2019
In Featured, Youth

REGISTER FOR SANDSTONE INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING YOUTH CAMP

Registration is now open for the Sandstone International Climbing Youth Camp in Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic.  The event which is affiliated with the UIAA Youth Commission is open to youngsters between the ages of 12-18.  Participants will be able to challenge themselves on one of the most famous sandstone climbing areas in the world. Dates: 11.08-17.08.2019 Location: Ostrov u Tise, Czech Republic Ostrov 10, 403 36 Tisá, Czechia T: +420 475 222 013 Participants: Open to ages 12-18.  Please note that participants should...

16/01/2019
In Ice Climbing, Media

HOW TO FOLLOW THE UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD CUP IN BEIJING

Round 2 of the 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season takes place in Beijing, China this weekend. Three days of competition from 18-20 January lie in wait for an expected field of nearly 80 athletes representing 15 countries. The 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour is partnered by Outdoor Research. The opening round of the season witnessed a masterclass from Russia’s Maria Tolokonina who won both the women’s lead and speed competitions. An indication that...

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