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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
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SUMMARY:BMC International Summer Meet 2026
DESCRIPTION:The BMC have announced that its next International Summer Meet will take place on: 13-21 June 2026 Llanberis\, North Wales\, UK \n\n\nThis meet will once again bring together climbers from federations around the world for a week of shared adventure\, cultural exchange\, and community building. Federations will be invited to nominate participants\, with places available for both UK and international climbers. \nFull details\, including application information and programme highlights\, will be shared soon. \nInformation for anyone interested in being a host can be found here. \nHighlights included: \n\nPerfect weather windows allowing for big days out on classic lines.\nEvening talks from visiting climbers covering everything from local crags to expedition nutrition.\nA behind-the-scenes DMM factory tour\nAn inspiring evening talk form Nick Bullock at Plas Y Brenin\nAnd above all\, the chance to climb\, connect\, and celebrate our shared passion for the mountains.\n\n\n\nWebsite \n— \nThis event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly. \n 
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/bmc-ism-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20260609T172640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T172735Z
UID:10000141-1781913600-1781999999@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:Black Diamond Tradathon
DESCRIPTION:The Black Diamond Tradathon is back\, and this year it’s heading to Guano Caves\, Montagu\, South Africa on 20 June 2026. \n“Africa’s only roaming trad climbing festival brings climbers of all levels together for a weekend of adventure\, skill-sharing\, and good company around the fire. Whether you’re a seasoned gear slinger or just trad-curious\, there’s something in it for you. And with this year’s venue at Guano Caves\, Montagu\, it’s also a brilliant opportunity for sport climbers to get involved – so no excuses! Expect mentorship\, community\, wild places\, and the kind of weekend that reminds you why you started climbing in the first place.” \nFurther Information \nPlease follow links on the dedicated Facebook and Instagram channels \n— \nThis event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. \n 
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/black-diamond-tradathon-southafrica-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260623T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T170222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170234Z
UID:10000109-1782217800-1782225000@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The fifth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 23 June. \nThe meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-13/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260714T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T170303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170542Z
UID:10000110-1784032200-1784039400@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The sixth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 14 July. \nThe meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20260303T090229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T090457Z
UID:10000131-1784851200-1785801599@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:Climb Angola Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd edition of the Climb Angola Festival will be held from 24 July – 3 August 2026. \nThe event features an amazing 10 days of climbing\, highlining\, route development and camping in Serra da Leba\, Angola. The festival will feature a bolting workshop\, film screenings\, live music\, cultural events\, and more. \n \nA dedicated guidebook has also been produced offering an overview of Angola’s rock climbing routes. \nThe event takes place on the cliffs of Serra da Leba\, a stunning location on the edge of the Huila plateau overlooking the Namib desert plains. With over 100+ routes of all grades\, the festival is open to climbers of all levels\, and we’re excited to welcome climbers from around the world. \nWebsite \n— \nThis event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. A dedicated website page about the UIAA’s work in rock climbing will be available shortly.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/climb-angola-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260818T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T170333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170522Z
UID:10000111-1787056200-1787063400@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The seventh UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 18 August. \nThe meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173037Z
UID:10000117-1787922000-1787932800@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Management Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The UIAA Management Board will host its second online meeting of 2026 on Friday 28 August. \nThe meeting will be held online from 13:00 – 16:00 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-management-board-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T172328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172340Z
UID:10000122-1788354000-1788361200@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Commission Presidents' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A dedicated meeting of the UIAA Commission Presidents & Management Board will be held on Wednesday 2 September. \nThe meeting will be held online from 13:00 – 15:00 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-commission-presidents-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20260608T112545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T112654Z
UID:10000139-1788480000-1789343999@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:Peja Rock Climbing Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 4th edition of the Peja Rock Climbing Festival runs from 4 to 13 September\, 2026. \nIn the city of Peja\, Kosovo\, at the main gate of the “Accursed Mountains” National Park in the Rogova Gorge\, the organisers invite you to experience Rock Climbing / Bolted Climbing Routes / Climbing Experiences / Topo Development / Documentary / Bouldering Competitions / Environmental Activities / Music and DJ / Social Events / Via Ferrata / Zip Line / and lots of fun \nAll ages are welcome. \n“This festival is more than just climbing. It unites climbers with one goal: To develop an unknown destination with a lot of potential for rock climbing. For 10 days together we will bolt 50 new routes and zones for climbing\, we will classify the routes by difficulty\, we will work on maps\, and we will publish the website in a professional manner. Together we will help each other to raise and promote the values of the climbing community in the world\, while we will also have a 3 day weekend with a lot of climbing and fun. In addition to the route bolting and climbing\, the festival will also offer many other recreational activities that will help your stay be full of great experiences. The promotion of participant’s destinations\, exhibitions\, organization of bouldering competitions\, presentation of videos and climber success stories\, socializing\, via Ferrata\, Zip Line and many other activities will be integrated into the festival program. Don’t forget\, the nights will be filled with lots of fun as well. We will have music and a great gathering for the climbing community.” \nFurther Information \nThe full programme can be viewed here. \nThe event brochure can be viewed here. \n— \nThis event has been selected as one of the profiled Rock Climbing festivals approved to appear on the UIAA’s annual calendar of rock climbing festivals worldwide. \n 
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/peja-rock-climbing-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260915T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170452Z
UID:10000112-1789475400-1789482600@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The eighth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 15 September. \nThe meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-16/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T172711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172746Z
UID:10000125-1789736400-1789743600@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Member Federation Update
DESCRIPTION:The UIAA will host two member federation online meetings in 2026. These meetings are designed to provide members with an informal update about UIAA activities and provide an opportunity to members to raise topics and questions. The first meeting will be held on Friday 18 September\, 13:00-15:00 CEST. One of the specific objectives of this session will be to provide UIAA members with updates ahead of the 2026 General Assembly. \nThe agenda can be found here. \n 
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-member-federation-update-3/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172420Z
UID:10000123-1792587600-1792594800@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Commission Presidents' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A dedicated meeting of the UIAA Commission Presidents & Management Board will be held on Wednesday 21 October. \nThe meeting will be held online from 13:00 – 15:00 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-commission-presidents-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251201T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155230Z
UID:10000104-1792800000-1792972799@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Mountain Protection Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The two prize winners for the 2025-2026 UIAA Mountain Protection Award\, overall winner Flagship Shelters for the Environment by UIAA member association Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne (FFCAM)\, and Walking the Tra Tra by Mountain Club of South Africa\, Best New Initiative\, will be crowned officially on 23-24 October at the Alpine Museum in Bern\, Switzerland held and jointly to the ceremony of the King Albert I Foundation’s Mountain Awards. \nFurther details to follow
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-mountain-protection-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T153722Z
UID:10000120-1793059200-1793231999@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:3rd UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The third UIAA Mountain Sports Symposium is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu\, Nepal from 27-28 October 2026. \nThe draft programme can be found here. \nThe focus on this edition is on youth and young climbers. \nThe official website page for the event is here.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/3rd-uiaa-mountain-sports-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Medical,Membership,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T171553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172953Z
UID:10000118-1793145600-1793231999@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The second in-person UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held in Kathmandu\, Nepal on Wednesday 28 October. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T171648Z
UID:10000119-1793232000-1793404799@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Management Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The UIAA Management Board will host its second meeting in-person meeting of 2026 in Kathmandu\, Nepal on Thursday 29 October. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-management-board-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251201T153307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T171722Z
UID:10000101-1793318400-1793491199@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA General Assembly 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 UIAA General Assembly takes place from 30-31 October in Kathmandu\, Nepal. The event will be hosted by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. \nThe annual UIAA General Assembly is the largest\, and most important\, gathering of UIAA member federations\, commissions\, representatives and partners. At the General Assembly\, hosted by a national federation\, key decisions are made concerning UIAA’s role\, its activities and budget and elections are held. \nPlease visit the GA page for further details. \nThe agenda and programme for the GA are still under development and will be confirmed in due course.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-general-assembly-2026/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T173309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173309Z
UID:10000127-1796428800-1796515199@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:2026 International Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated on 5 annually\, the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day will be observed by the UIAA. \nThe theme of the 2026 celebration is to be confirmed.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/2026-international-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:Members,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20261208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T170624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T170624Z
UID:10000113-1796733000-1796740200@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The eighth UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2026 will be held online on Tuesday 8 December. \nThe meeting will take place from 12:30-14:30 CET. \nFor further details please contact the UIAA Office.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/uiaa-executive-committee-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Membership,UIAA Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260615T175339
CREATED:20251217T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173206Z
UID:10000126-1796947200-1797033599@www.theuiaa.org
SUMMARY:2025 International Mountain Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated on 11 December annually\, the United Nations’ International Mountain Day is an international observance day whose goal is to raise awareness about the role that mountainous regions play in the lives of people and their importance to our planet. \nThe theme of the 2026 celebration is to be confirmed.
URL:https://www.theuiaa.org/event/2026-international-mountain-day/
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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