THE UIAA ALIGNS WITH OTHER SECTOR LEADERS TO SIGN THE GLASGOW DECLARATION ON CLIMATE ACTION IN TOURISM

The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation  – announced today that it has become a signatory and launch partner of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism unites travel and tourism behind a common set...

UIAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW 2021

The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – held its annual General Assembly from 22-23 October. For the second year running the event was held online. A total of 128 delegates from over 71 member associations representing 56 countries attended. The 2021 General Assembly...

UPDATES TO PAPERS ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT FOREFRONT OF FUTURE MEDCOM RELEASES

The UIAA Medical Commission is world-renowned for its commitment to providing advice to a wide range of mountain enthusiasts, from experienced climbers and medical professionals to those whose pursuit is more tourism, including people going on an expedition for the first time. While a significant...

AAC RELEASES ANNUAL ACCIDENTS GUIDE IN SPANISH

The American Alpine Club (AAC) has launched a Spanish edition of its annual Accidents in North American Climbing. This book has been published annually by the American Alpine Club since 1949, sharing stories and lessons from climbing accidents throughout North America. Now, with this first-ever...

UIAA VOLUNTEER SERIES: MRIKA NIKÇI

Most teenagers are unsure of their hopes, goals and dreams, but as she surveyed the extraordinary sight of the sun beginning to illuminate Mount Everest, one young woman was glad that she had followed hers. Mrika Nikҫi was destined for a life in the mountains....

Nominee – Zero Déchet Mont Blanc

Nominee – Far North Productions

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...

Kangchenjunga: The Himalayan giant. Doug Scott’s final book

Kangchenjunga: The Himalayan giant, Doug Scott’s final book is now available to pre-order from Vertebrate Publishing. The book is available at a 20% discount, becoming a 25% discount for UIAA members when using the code DISCOUNT5. Doug Scott enjoyed a close association with the UIAA...

Nominee:
The Wall Climbing Sport Cusco Club