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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

Key deal to throw spotlight on Ice Climbing World Cup

Ice Climbing World Cup to premiere in Asia in 2011

Medical experts publish advice in German and Japanese

New posts to fill at AISTS sports academy

Big strides for Georgian ski mountaineering on Mt Kazbek


Federations’ News
Latin American countries prepare for regional meeting
2010-03-09
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SportAccord call for nominations for “Spirit of Sport” Award
2010-03-02
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American Alpine Club takes action on human waste
2010-01-12
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Letter from Ang Tshering Sherpa, president Nepal Mountaineering Association
2010-01-05
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Join campaign to Save the Himalayas
2010-01-04
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BMC invitation to 2010 International Sea Cliff Climbing Meet
2009-12-05
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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.

 

Medical
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

Ice thrills competitors of first-ever youth event

President of the UIAA Youth Commission, Anne Arran, interviewed three key people involved with the first ever UIAA European Youth Ice Climbing Championship which took place from January 16 to 17 in Saas Grund, Switzerland.

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Calendar

Full events calendar

06 May 2010 to 09 May 2010
Management Committee meeting
Kalymnos, Greece
02 Jun 2010 to 04 Jun 2010
Safety Commission Meeting
Belluno, Italy
21 Jun 2010 to 27 Jun 2010
Climbing and trekking - Lake Ohrid
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
10 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010
Climb legendary Mt Kazbek
Kazbek Gorge mountains
11 Jul 2010 to 17 Jul 2010
Trekking in Italy
Limone Piemonte, Sanremo, Italy

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.