Held from 24-31 August in Demir Kapija, FYR Macedonia, the UIAA Youth Commission, in partnership with the Russian Mountaineering Federation, Macedonian Mountain Sport Federation and Macedonian Sport Climbing Federation is organising a youth mountain festival and international rock climbing class. The event is open to youngsters from 13-25+ years old. Activities include rock climbing, training, hiking, competitions, mountaineering, ecological and cultural activities and throughout opportunities to develop friendships. Details on logistics, accommodation, pricing and equipment requirements, together with a full programme, can be found here. Please click here to register for the event. Due to the late opening of this event please note that registration closes on 20 August. For further details please contact Aleksandr Klenov, rockclimber.expert@gmail.com
A video of the 2015 edition of the Festival Festival Programme
| 24 August | Arrival, registration and accommodation of participants From 20:00 Welcome dinner |
| 25 August | 10:00 Opening ceremony 10:30 to 18:00 registration for participants of competitions and work of the Admission Commission, seminar for judges 12:00 to 14:00 Walk surroundings of Demir Kapija 15:00 to 17:00 Demonstration of competition routes 17:30 to 18:30 Meeting of the Jury with team representatives |
| 26 August | 08:00 to 18:00 Rock climbing competitions Сlimbing lessons for beginners, hiking to the top of Prosek |
| 27 August | 08:00 to 18:00 Rock climbing competitions Free climbing time or hiking / excursion |
| 28 August | 08:00 to 18.00 Rock climbing competitions Сlimbing lessons for beginners about the use of TRAD equipment Free climbing time or hiking / excursion |
| 28 August | 07:00 to 19:00 Rock climbing competitions Free climbing time or hiking / excursion |
| 30 August | 10:00 to 12:00 Summing up the results of the competition, analysis of appeals 12:00 to 14:00 Meeting of judges together with representatives of teams. 10:00 to 13:30 Excursion to the museum and visiting the oldest winery in the Balkans From 14:00 Winner Awards, closing of competitions, final dinner |
| 31 August | Departure |
Please note there may be some changes to the programme depending on the participants experience, the number of teams, the weather and your wishes. For further details about the UIAA Global Youth Events please click here.
