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11/02/2018
In Ice Climbing, Media

FEMALE WORLD CHAMPIONS
CLAIM CHEONGSONG PLAUDITS

Cheongsong County, the region of South Korea famous for its apple production, played host to the penultimate round of the 2018 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour from 9-11 February. The competition, which comprised the Asian Championships, was graced by 91 athletes from 14 countries, partnered by The North Face Korea, and organised in collaboration with the Korean Alpine Federation (KAF). Speed: World Champion returns to form Practically imperious throughout each round, Ekaterina Koshcheeva, the 22-year old speed...

06/02/2018
In Ice Climbing, Media

CHEONGSONG PREPARES FOR
THE PENULTIMATE ROUND

On the weekend the XXIII Olympic Winter Games commence some 120 kilometres further north in PyeongChang, the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup heads to Cheongsong, one of the traditional stops on its World Tour. As the penultimate round of the 2018 World Tour, results in Cheongsong are likely to have a significant bearing on the final classifications when verdicts are decided during the season finale in Kirov, Russia from 2-4 March. The World Cup event in Cheongsong provides the...

05/02/2018
In Featured, Media, Mountaineering

The Ogre –
Read the dramatic story of the first ascent

Towards the end of 2017, legendary British mountaineer and UIAA Management Committee member Doug Scott released The Ogre, a two-part biography documenting his and Chris Bonington’s dramatic first ascent and fight for survival on the Ogre in Pakistan’s Karakoram in 1977. Predating satellite phone communication, when an accident which resulted in Scott suffering two broken legs and Bonington smashing ribs turned their climb into a desperate fight for life, the isolated pair had only the bravery of...

04/02/2018
In Featured, Ice Climbing, Media

FIRST SEASONAL GOLDS FOR
THREE ATHLETES IN HOHHOT

The third UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup event of the 2018 season heralded a change of leadership in the women's lead competition and three new gold medal winners for the 2018 season. Following dramatic events in Saas-Fee, Switzerland and Rabenstein, Italy, Hohhot’s purpose-built venue offered exhibitions of stylish climbing in sub-zero temperatures. In the women’s speed competition Russia’s Natalia Belyaeva claimed gold after recovering from a first climb deficit to defeat compatriot Ekaterina Koschceeva by a combined 23.24...

02/02/2018
In Featured, Media, Safety, Standards

Supporting the growth of the
UIAA Safety Label in Asia

Promotion and development of the UIAA Safety Label has been at the forefront of the agenda for the UIAA over recent weeks with several important meetings and conferences held in Asia. Represented by Safety Commission President Amit Chowdhury and Safety Label Administrator Stephanie Stettbacher, the UIAA attended ISPO Beijing – the leading multi-sports exhibition in Asia uniting leading market players, concentrated know-how, pioneering innovations and business solutions. At this prominent tradeshow, the UIAA took the opportunity to...

31/01/2018
In Featured, Media, Members, Members Area, UIAA

UIAA Newsletter, January 2018, now published

The UIAA Newsletter for January 2018 is now available to view. Recent international trade shows have provided the UIAA with the opportunity to discuss important mountain safety and sustainability topics with the outdoor community. The calendar of Global Youth Events is taking shape. The Series provides opportunities for young climbers from across the world to meet and develop their skills. Eye issues in expeditions is the focus of this month's UIAA MedCom advice article while the insight of an experienced mountain rescuer features...

31/01/2018
In Featured, Ice Climbing, Media

HOHHOT BRACED FOR ICE CLIMBING DEBUT

Hohhot, located in the Inner Mongolia region of China, will host the third UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup event of the 2018 season from 2-4 February. Following a highly successful event in Beijing last year, China continues to become an important presence on the World Tour stage. A new ice climbing structure has been built in Hohhot promising exciting routes in lead and a challenging speed wall. And athletes will need to stay warm between rounds...

29/01/2018
In UIAA

EIN MANN SCHREIBT GESCHICHTE

Click here for English version Noch nie in der 16-jährigen Geschichte des Eiskletterwettkampfs hat ein Iraner an einem Weltcup Gold geholt. Das Blatt wendet sich als Mohammadreza Korouyeh Safdarian in der 2. Runde der 2018 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour in Rabenstein den Lead Wettkampf für sich entscheidet. Zudem steht er nun auf Platz eins der Saisonrangliste. “Ich bin überglücklich. Das Publikum gab mir sehr viel Energie,” so Safdarian, der bereits letztes Wochenende in Saas-Fee brillierte...

29/01/2018
In Featured, Mountaineering

A GIANT OF THE HIMALAYA

Elizabeth Hawley, the renowned journalist and chronicler of Himalayan expeditions, passed away in Nepal on Friday 26 January. On sharing the news, Ang Tshering Sherpa, UIAA Honorary Member and Chairman of the Climate Alliance of Himalayan Communities (CAHC) wrote: “The worldwide mountaineering community has lost a great friend in Elizabeth Hawley but her memory will live on in the legacy she leaves behind in the form of her life’s work, the Himalayan Database.” The Himalayan Database is...

29/01/2018
In Youth

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 4TH IRAN SUMMER YOUTH CAMP

The fourth edition of the popular Iran Youth Summer Climbing Camp will take place in June 2018. The youth camp in Iran, organised by the UIAA Youth Commission in collaboration with UIAA member federation the Iran Mountaineering & Sport Climbing Federation (IMSCF), is designed for young climbers from around the world to take part in a joint expedition in a convivial, friendly atmosphere. Youngsters are guided in snow and ice techniques by a team of experienced...

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