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14 May 2008
Global Youth Summit

Do you want to spend the summer holiday doing what you like best: meeting new people while climbing, hiking, rafting, caving and much more?

If you are between 14 and 30 years old and a member of a UIAA federation, you have the chance to do just that. This summer UIAA Member Federations are organising about ten different international youth events in Europe and Asia.

You can take part in ascents of Mount Olympus, Mount Kazbek and Mount Elbrus, a route setting and climbing meet in Macedonia, multi-activity camps in Germany and Slovenia, rock climbing in Russia and Romania, a Mountain Protection meet in Japan, caving in Romania and a youth trek in Italy. You will find invitations and registration forms in the calendar.

What are you waiting for? Let's get out in the mountains!

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Youth climbing camp in Romania
15 May 2008

A youth camp for young climbers of all abilities is being organised in Romania this summer. The area has over 200 climbing routes to choose from, and there will also be hiking and other mountain activities.


Spurs banned at Ice Climbing competitions
09 May 2008
The UIAA Ice Climbing Commission (ICICC) has decided to ban the use of spurs, effective from the 2009 competition season.
Hot rocks, wild water in Germany
06 May 2008
The Youth of the German Alpine Club are inviting young climbers and hikers of all abilities to take part in the multi-activity camp Hot Rocks, Wild Water.
Major reductions in Nepal peak fees
05 May 2008
The Government of Nepal has announced heavy reductions on Permit Fees for all peaks, including Mount Everest. The reductions will be effective from the 2008 autumn season.
 Youth ascent of Mt Kazbek
02 May 2008
If you have never before climbed a 5000 meter peak, here is your chance. This summer young mountaineers aged 18-30 years from different UIAA countries will ascend Mt Kazbek, Georgia.
Everest Closure
01 May 2008
Statement: The UIAA has advised the Chinese Mountaineering Association that it cannot bring the UIAA flag to the summit of Mount Everest as part of the Olympic torch relay.
Eco-friendly expeditions to the test
29 Apr 2008
This month, the Eco Everest 2008 expedition is field testing an environmentally-friendly approach to climbing. The expedition also aims to draws attention to climate change and has unveiled the world’s highest photo exhibition.
Press release: Mount Everest
23 Apr 2008
The UIAA regrets the recent decision by the government of China to close the north side of Mount Everest to mountaineering expeditions. Statement by Mike Mortimer, President of the UIAA.





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Calendar

Full events calendar

11 May 2008 to 18 May 2008
BMC international summer meet
Climber's meet in North Wales.
01 Jul 2008 to 07 Jul 2008
Route setting on natural rock for sports climbing
Macedonia
07 Jul 2008 to 17 Jul 2008
International youth ascent of Mount Elbrus
For mountaineers 16-30 years old
11 Jul 2008 to 30 Jul 2008
Open Russian mountaineering championship
International competition for male and female climbers.
21 Aug 2008 to 28 Aug 2008
International Youth ascent of Mount Olympus
In Greece, age group 16-20.

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