International Mountain Day takes place on Sunday 11 December and the UIAA will mark the occasion by producing a dedicated article on climate change. Member federations are invited to contact the UIAA, news@theuiaa.org to share details about their own activities on this significant annual occasion....
The November 2016 UIAA Newsletter is now available. The UIAA Ice Climbing season, supported by The North Face Korea, commences in mid-December with the season opener in Durango, Colorado. Athlete registration opened in early November for the six-event series, to be held in six countries on three continents. The season concludes with the biennial World Championships, to be held in Champagny-en-Vanoise. The UIAA Anti-Doping Commission continues to be a proactive implementor of all WADA regulations and has recently enhanced...
They are two of the highest mountains in the world. Imperious, impressive and witness to numerous feats of human endeavour. Between 20-23 November the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) organised a Diamond Jubilee celebration of the first ascent of both mountains. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is the third highest mountain in the world, the second in Nepal. Makalu is the world's fifth highest peak at 8,463m. The first successful summits of both peaks took place within ten days of each other in...
Dear athletes, At the beginning of 2016/2017 season, the UIAA launched its anti-doping online education programme for ice climbers and skyrunners. All athletes competing in the upcoming UIAA Ice Climbing season must pass the test and obtain a certificate. Although this education is only mandatory for UIAA licensed athletes, the UIAA hopes it can be useful to anyone interested in finding more information about fighting anti-doping. Before you start your journey through our course, please take a careful look at the step-by-step guideline here. To successfully pass the course and...
The UIAA’s commitment to anti-doping and promotion of ‘Clean Climbing’ is a significant part of its activities. The federation has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA, and its work in this field is centered in two distinct areas – the enforcement of doping controls and development of educational practices. The first component, doping controls, is an obligatory element, one focused on the testing of athletes, and sport specific substances, both out of...
Kathmandu and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) played host to a weeklong array of international mountaineering events in mid-November. Commencing proceedings was the General Assembly of the UAAA, the Union of Asian Alpine Associations, held from 18 November with representatives from sixteen different Asian federations in attendance. Featuring among the talking points were the recent Asian Piolet d’Or Awards, the environment, youth participation and expeditions. In parallel, the NMA hosted a two-day conference on mountain tourism and climate...
Addresses of competition venues, visa application details, event registration, accommodation options, are all among the topics covered in the UIAA Ice Climbing event-specific FAQS. The UIAA has posted factsheets for the following events (please click on the event name): Durango Beijing Cheongsong Information on the remaining events will be available shortly. Mandatory Anti-Doping Certificate Dear athletes, From the beginning of 2016/2017 season onwards, the UIAA launched its anti-doping online education programme for ice climbers and skyrunners. All athletes competing in UIAA Ice Climbing events must...
Q. Where can I pay for the registration, the meals and the accommodation? A. Please pay on Site. Only cash in Euros is accepted. Athletes: EUR 200 per person (Participation Fee EUR 50, Accommodation, Meal & Transportation Fee EUR 150) Officials: EUR 150 per person (including Manager, Coach and others) (for Accommodation, Meal & Transportation) EUR 150 includes: Accommodation: 3 nights and 4 days from Friday 13th January to Monday 16th January, 2017 Meals: From Dinner 13th January to...
Q. Where do I register for the event? A. Please contact your Federation which received login details to register its athletes. It must be done through the federation. Q. How do I obtain a visa for the event? A. To obtain a visa go to the closest Chinese Embassy and bring along: Passport copies (2x) Confirmation of residency (if not same as citizenship) Passport picture (1x) VISA application form Copy of flight tickets (there and back) Copy of...
Q. Where do I register for the event? A. Please contact your Federation which received login details to register its athletes. It must be done through the federation. Q. How do I obtain a visa for the event? A. Apply for the ESTA. Please check that you are on the list of VISA WAIVER PROGRAM COUNTRIES - else please contact the closest US embassy as soon as possible. The Contact address to put on the ESTA is: The Rock Lounge Marcus...