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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...

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...

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,...

2020 UIAA ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – has published its 2020 Annual Report. The report is available in digital format and can be downloaded from the following link – spreads version, pages version. Anybody interested in receiving a printed copy can do so by...

STRATEGIC MEETINGS SET CLEAR PATHWAY FOR UIAA

The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – Management Committee (MC) held its second online meeting of 2021 on 1 May. It was followed, as is now custom, by a meeting of the Executive Board, MC and UIAA Commission Presidents. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Following an...

CLIMBING EQUIPMENT RECALL INFORMATION

The UIAA Safety Commission has shared details of three recent equipment recalls. Text marked in italics is provided by the individual manufacturer. Beal – Recall for Inspection Birdie (1st Generation) Serial Number : 05/19, 07/19, 08/19, 10/19, 11/19, 12/19 Our quality system took in charge several...

A FESTIVAL OF ICE CLIMBING

An exciting, and keenly anticipated, weekend of ice climbing was held on two continents on the weekend of 23-24 January. In the French Alps, the UIAA Ice Climbing European Championships unfolded in Champagny-en-Vanoise while in North America, the competition arm of the annual Ouray Ice...

UIAA SAFECOM ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS:
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The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – regularly receives questions related to safety topics. The UIAA Safety Commission, with support of other UIAA Commissions and experts, recently commenced a series of articles answering common questions with the objective of making them available to...