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01/07/2018
In Featured, Mountain Protection, Mountain Protection Award, Mountain Sustainability

2018 UIAA MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD: APPLICATION CLOSES

The UIAA Mountain Protection Commission confirms that as of 30 June, the application process for the 2018 UIAA Mountain Protection Award is now closed. The sixth edition of the Award has welcomed over 20 applicants from some 17 countries. The Award Assessment Team are currently reviewing all applications. Projects accepted for the 2018 Award will be contacted in due course. Showcased projects will be uploaded to the UIAA website during the month of July. The winning...

29/06/2018
In Featured, Ice Climbing

COMPETITION REGULATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD TOUR

Athletes, officials and member federations are informed that the Competition Regulations for the 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour are now available. The Competition Regulations can be downloaded here. Specific changes to the Regulations from 2018 to 2019 are detailed here. A reminder that the 2019 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour calendar was published on 13 June. Details here. The provisional calendar can also be downloaded here. Further details: 2019 UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD TOUR* UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 8-10 March, 2019,...

29/06/2018
In Featured, Mountain Protection, Mountain Protection Award, Mountain Sustainability, Mountaineering, Safety, UIAA

UIAA SHAPING DISCUSSIONS AT SUSTAINABLE SUMMITS AND OUTDOOR 2018

Two major international gatherings for the outdoor community took place in June 2018 with the UIAA represented, and leading discussions, at both events. First, the biennial Sustainable Summits Conference took place in Chamonix, France from 12-14 June where the three-day discussions focused on the future for the world’s high mountains. The UIAA was represented by Mountain Protection Commission President Dr Carolina Adler and Commission members Stephen Goodwin (Alpine Club, UK) and Irena Mrak (PZS, Slovenia). Furthermore, among...

25/06/2018
In Featured, Members Area, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing

NATURAL ROCK FOR ADVENTURE CLIMBING: FRESH CONCERNS

As part of its commitment to raising awareness about the importance of preserving natural rock and to reducing indiscriminate bolting, the UIAA is sharing an article from Norwegian climber Robert Caspersen concerning an expedition made in late 2017 with three friends to climb the high east face of Gessnertind (3020m) in Antarctica. The article is published on the Norrøna Sport website. The article was brought to the UIAA’s attention by former UIAA Management Committee member and legendary mountaineer...

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19/06/2018
In Featured, Mountaineering, Safety

UIAA announces 24th Safety Standard

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation - UIAA - is delighted to announce the publication of its 24th international safety standard for climbing and mountaineering equipment. After extensive research and development, the UIAA published Standard 109 dedicated to Belay Lanyards in June 2018. Standard 109 can be downloaded here. The Standard is currently available for testing at Apave SudEurope in France. Further details can be found here. The UIAA has spearheaded the development of safety standards for climbing...

18/06/2018
In Featured, Members Area, Mountaineering

Lending climbers a stronger voice

Climb the Hill began in 2016 to give climbers a stronger voice in Washington, D.C.. Co-hosted by The American Alpine Club and the Access Fund, the event brings together more than 60 professional climbers, industry leaders and partner organizations to advocate for public lands and a robust outdoor recreation economy. The relationships we develop with lawmakers are integral in shaping public policy issues that affect the climbing and broader outdoor community. Climbers represent a politically diverse...

15/06/2018
In Featured, Mountaineering, Skills, UIAA

MOUNTAIN SKILLS: WHAT WEAKENS A ROPE

The latest extract from the UIAA Alpine Summer Skills Handbook focuses on the factors which weaken a rope and features as part of a chapter dedicated to Equipment. Limitations of a dynamic rope A wet rope will be heavier and harder to use. If your rope freezes, its performance capabilities diminish (by almost half compared to a dry rope). A rope can easily burn or “melt” under severe friction (a large fall, an excessively fast rappel,...

13/06/2018
In Featured, Ice Climbing, Media, Members Area, UIAA

LAUNCH: 2019 UIAA ICE CLIMBING SEASON CALENDAR

The UIAA is delighted to confirm the calendar for the 2019 Ice Climbing World Tour. Comprising a comprehensive and impressive programme of events, the 2019 calendar is the biggest to date and includes six World Cup events, four European Cups, a World Championships, a World Combined Championships and a World Youth Championships. The World Tour will visit ten different countries on three continents and features two events taking place in major cities – Moscow and Denver. “The...

11/06/2018
In Featured, Recalls, Safety

SKYLOTEC: PRECAUTIONARY CALL FOR INSPECTION CHECK OF VIA FERRATA SETS

UIAA Safety Label holder Skylotec has published the following information related to its via ferrata sets and in particular all SKYSAFE carabiners. The message from Skylotec: The brand SKYLOTEC stands for the highest safety in industry and mountain sport. In the critical area of via ferrata sets in particular, we aim to have the “safest via ferrata set on the market” since we launched the “RIDER”. Our quality controls are accordingly stringent. During the routine quality check...

07/06/2018
In Featured, Media, Members Area, Mountain Protection, Mountain Sustainability, Respect the Mountains

2018 UIAA RESPECT THE MOUNTAINS DATES RELEASED

The UIAA is delighted to announce the dates for the 2018 UIAA Respect the Mountains events. A fundamental part of its commitment to mountain protection, the Respect the Mountains series has been organised by the UIAA since 2016. Since when nearly 1,500 mountain users have united to collect nearly eight tonnes of waste from 18 events. The events, predominantly held in mountain resorts in Europe, combine direct action clearing of mountain slopes, paths and forests with...

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