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Who we are
The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) brings together millions of men, women and children joined by their passion for mountains.

Our Mission Statement
The UIAA promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by:

  • preserving their spirit and traditions
  • advancing safe and ethical mountain practices
  • promoting responsible access, culture and environmental protection
  • Supporting youth participation and the Olympic movement

Our activities
The UIAA fulfils its Mission Statement mainly through the work of its commissions, which make recommendations, set policy and advocate on behalf of the mountaineering community.
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News

Grivel to become sponsor of the UIAA

UIAA and Petzl Foundation host joint training program in Nepal

Global Youth Summit events to be held in Italy, Russia and France

Access Commission meets in Chile

Piolet d'Or for Mark Richey

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Federation News

Mountaineering competition to take place in the Pamirs

Balkan triangle to be site of international mountaineering meet

An opportunity for sandstone climbing in the Czech Republic

Winter ascent of Damavand organized by Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation

Acting UIAA president Jordi Colomer on the year ahead

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Mountaineering Activities

Risk Management
Find out about the Safety Label, and how the UIAA works to reduce accidents caused by equipment failure.

 

 Youth
We co-ordinate international camps, expeditions, treks and courses for young mountaineers and climbers under 30.

 

 Access
We promote and lobby for the right of everyone to freely, but responsibly, hike and climb in the world’s mountains.
 
 


Ethics & Law
We are an advocate of common ethics and codes for mountaineering and climbing and we report on legal issues.

Ice Climbing
The UIAA promotes this adrenalin sport and organises the Ice Climbing World Cup and International Championships.

 Mountain Medicine
An international team of experts provides up-to-date information and advice on medical issues involving mountain sports.

 

 Mountain Protection
Our vision is to unite science, sport, and tourism to preserve precious natural and cultural resources in mountain regions.

 

 Training Standards
We have developed standards to encourage good practice in the training of voluntary leaders and instructors.

 

 

 
In Focus

Who is eligible for hut reciprocity discounts?

There are almost 1,200 mountain huts offering accommodation for a total of 66,000 people in the entire alpine region – from Slovenia to France, including the Pyrenees.

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Calendar

11 May 2012 to 12 May 2012
Management Committee meeting
Budapest, Hungary
29 May 2012 to 01 Jun 2012
Safety Commission Meeting
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
01 Jun 2012 to 03 Jun 2012
Youth Commission Meeting
Antalya, Turkey
09 Jun 2012 to 10 Jun 2012
Ice Climbing Commission Meeting
Slovenia
16 Jun 2012 to 16 Jun 2012
Mountain Protection Commission meeting
Berne, Switzerland
UIAA Members' Area
This is where you will find important information for your Federation, including details about the upcoming General Assembly and other internal information.