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Welcome to the April 2009 edition of the UIAA newsletter!
The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation brings together millions of men, women and children joined by their passion for mountains.
Youth
Global Youth Summit
Are you between 14 and 30 years old, an active climber or hiker, and enjoy meeting new people from other countries? Read more
Meets
Norway
New routes and new friendships were made by climbers from 15 different countries who met in Lofoten, Norway last month. Read more 
United States
The American Alpine Club (AAC) is preparing to host climbers from all over the world at their second annual International Climbers Meet in Indian Creek in October. Read more
Environment
Italy earthquake
The UIAA supports efforts by the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) to come to the aid of the survivors of the devastating earthquake that rocked the mountain region of Abruzzo on April 6. Read more
Safety
Safety Commission meeting
The UIAA Safety Commission has set its agenda for a key meeting of producers and testers of climbing equipment, due to take place in Golden, Colorado from May 27-29. Read more |
Designed by climbers for climbers
When
you see the UIAA label on a piece of mountaineering
equipment, you know that it is up to the highest
international standards for safety. We have standards for
19 different categories of safety equipment.
01 Mar 2009 to 07 Mar 2009
International Ski Touring Camp Komma - Julian Alps, Slovenia 06 Jul 2009 to 16 Jul 2009 International youth expedition to Mt Elbrus For mountaineers aged 18 – 30. 11 Jul 2009 to 18 Jul 2009 Trekking in South Africa's 'Dragon Mountains' Youth event for hikers aged 16–25 See full calendar
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