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Welcome to the September 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.
General Assembly
Huts and Ice Climbing
Themes such as global agreement on ethics and best practices, new initiative on mountain huts and UIAA’s link to the Olympic Movement are expected to generate debate at the UIAA General Assembly in Porto, next month. Read more 
Mountain code
At the GA, the UIAA will seek to approve an updated mountain code, putting into ink mountaineering’s longstanding values of good sportsmanship, respect for cultures and care for the environment. Read more
New safety standard
Braking device
The UIAA Safety Commission has published the first-ever safety standard for braking devices. It lays out performance parameters and testing procedures for belaying and abseiling devices. Read more
Anti Doping
Supplementary Oxygen
The use of supplemental oxygen will be removed from the WADA list of prohibited methods as of January 1, 2010. A high-level meeting also found the UIAA fully compliant with the anti-doping agency's rules. Read more
Cassin tribute
Riccardo Cassin eulogy
Giovanni Rossi pays tribute to Riccardo Cassin, one of the greatest mountaineers of the 20th century, who died on August 6 at age 100. Read more |
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01 Oct 2009 to 10 Oct 2009
AAC International Climbers Meet International meet, crack climbing, Indian Creek, United States 05 Oct 2009 to 25 Oct 2009 International climbing camp Rudugaira Bamak in India's Gangotri region 08 Oct 2009 to 10 Oct 2009 UIAA General Assembly 2009, Portugal for more info please access Member's area See full calendar
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