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Welcome to the January 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.
Competitions
Ice Climbing
The ice climbing World Cup season is getting underway. The UIAA is providing up-to-date information on a dedicated results page and with live video streaming. Read more
Safety Label
Online search
The UIAA has launched a search function allowing simple validation of certified climbing and mountaineering equipment. Read more
Youth
Global Youth Summit
Ski mountaineering, climbing Europe's highest peak and South Africa's Dragon Mountains are high on the agenda of the UIAA's popular Global Youth Summit in 2009. Read more
Federation news
Norway
The Norwegian Alpine Club (NTK) is inviting two climbers from each UIAA member federation to take part in an international winter meet in the Lofoten islands, in the north of Norway, from March 8-15. Read more
Expeditions
Pakistan
The Alpine Club of Pakistan has published records of the 2008 expeditions in the country. The year will probably be remembered most for the 11 deaths on K2, but the season also saw one first ascent. Read more |
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16 Jan 2009 to 18 Jan 2009
Ice Climbing World Cup Val Daone, Italy 22 Jan 2009 to 24 Jan 2009 Ice Climbing World Cup Saas-Fee, Switzerland 31 Jan 2009 Ice Climbing World Cup Mojstrana, Slovenia 05 Feb 2009 to 08 Feb 2009 Ice Climbing World Cup Busteni, Romania See full calendar
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