2024 UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships and World Cup - Edmonton, Canada
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18
The final round of the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season will be held in Edmonton, Canada from 16-18 February. The event will dually stage a World Cup event and the biennial World Championships.
This will be an incredibly exciting city event held in downtown Edmonton, close to the Oilers Ice Hockey stadium, hosted by the Edmonton section of the Alpine Club of Canada. World champions in Lead and Speed will be crowned in this exciting new venue. It represents a return to a big city urban setting following the success, and massive crowds, who came to the event in Denver, Colorado in 2019
The UIAA will offer livestreaming from the competition which will crown winners in the lead and speed disciplines.
Full details here.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-02-27 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its second meeting of 2024 on Tuesday 27 February.
The meeting will be held online.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-04-09 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its an online meeting on Tuesday 9 April.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA April Meetings 2024
2024-04-17 - 2024-04-21
The UIAA April/spring meetings will be held from 17-23 April in Bariloche, Argentina.
The meeting schedule is as follows:
17 April: Executive Committee meeting / Commission Presidents meeting / Strategy Meeting18-19 April: Management Board meetings / Commission meetings19-21 April: Courses organised by UIAA Medical and Training Commissions
For further information please contact the UIAA Office.
The draft programme can be viewed here.

International Mountain Sports Training Course
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-21
The programme has been finalised, and registration is now open, for the inaugural International Mountain Sports Training Course – Mountain Medicine, Techniques & Safety. The event will take place in Bariloche, Argentina from 19-21 April. The event is jointly organised by the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation), FASA (Federación Argentina de Ski Snowboard y Andinismo) and the ISMM (International Society for Mountain Medicine).
Topics covered during the three-day event include: the environment, climate change, dealing with the cold, altitude & sport climbing, mountaineers, women at altitude and mountain rescue in Argentina. The first half of the programme will be dedicated to talks, the second to a series of practical workshops and a rescue simulation.
Full details here.

UIAA Member Federation Update
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
The UIAA will host two member federation online meetings in 2024. 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 will be held on Saturday 25 May from 13:00-15:00.
Topics include:
Review of UIAA spring meetingsCommission projects (medical, safety, training)FinanceCommunicationStrategic Plan 2025-2028Ice Climbing Governing GroupClimate Change TaskforceElections
The current programme can be found here.
Login details will be send to UIAA member federations. For further information please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-25 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its an online meeting on Tuesday 25 June.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

International Youth Climbing Camp
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-11
The annual UIAA Youth Climbing Camp in Ariège, French Alps will take place from 6-11 July. The camp is organised by the Toulouse branch of the national French federation, FFCAM.
The main goal of this Youth Climbing Camp is to practice numerous forms of climbing, from one-pitch cliffs to long multi-pitch routes, on different types of rock, granite or limestone.
A climbing certificate (skills for indoor climbing indoor, one pitch, multi-pitch) is be provided to climbers who meet the required course standards. It will be also possible to go canyoning and caving/speleology while some instructor training may be possible, depending on level and experience.
The camp is open to young climbers from 16 to 25 years old. Participants should lead climb at a minimum of 5b (French grade). The organisers will accept a maximum of three participants per national federation. Participants under 18 year old must be accompanied by an adult climber/coach, who will be responsible for them during the camp.

For full details and to register please click here.

Mountaineering Ireland Summer Alpine Meet
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-21
Mountaineering Ireland will organise its annual Summer Alpine Meet from 14-21 July.
After its last hugely popular and successful meet in Soelden in Austria, the 2024 Mountaineering Ireland ‘Summer Alpine Meet’ is returning to the versatile and all-encompassing area of Ailefroide in the Dauphine Alps, France.
Nestled at the foot of the Mont Pelvoux (3946 m) this beautiful, small and rather quiet village is located in the 2nd largest French mountaineering area after Chamonix. The Dauphine Alps (meaning Dolphin) is one of France’s foremost areas for all mountain activities with three of France’s highest mountains outside of the Mont Blanc massif and many other fabulous peaks and glaciers. With spectacular, high walking passes, more than 100 peaks over 3,000m and steep rock walls, it is hardly surprising that walkers and mountaineers have been attracted to this region for more than a century.
The following activities are offered: Alpinism, Rock Climbing, Via Ferrata, Walking
The course is supported by UIAGM Guides who instruct the Alpine Courses.
Full details on the programme and further information can be found here. A 10% discount applies for bookings before 2 May.
The recommended gear list can be found here.
The official booking form is here.

International Youth Adventure Camp (Cyprus)
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-20
The Third International Mountain Youth Camp of the Cyprus Mountaineering, Climbing and Orienteering Federation, C.M.C.O.F will take place between 15 and 20 July, at the mountain hut of the new federation “Green Valley” in Kakopetria, near Troodos.

The programme will include a variety of activities such as climbing, mountaineering, archery, orienteering and lessons about mountain culture. Children will be taught the safety rules of the above activities and will have the opportunity with the support of our instructors and guides to familiarise themselves with the sport of orienteering and acquire skills such as team building, communication, creativity , friendliness, self-confidence and cooperation both with other children and with nature.
If you are interested in registering for the youth camp, registration will be open from 18 March until the hut space is fully booked. The price for booking all days is 420 euros. This includes accommodation, food, transportation and all the above activities.

The camp website – and full information – can be found here.
The registration form can be viewed here.

EUSALP summer camp “Moving Mountains Together”
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-20
A UIAA is sharing details of a summer camp taking place in Chalet de la Haute-Joux, Cerniebaud, France from 15-20 July.
The camp is being organise by Erasmus+, EUSALP (EU strategy for the Alpine region), the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and Concordia.
This exchange is being organised with 7 partner organisations based in the countries concerned by the EUSALP initiative, which are the following : France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The camp’s themes include climate change, water management, and local economy.
The organisers are looking for five participants per country, including one group leader per country. The group will therefore comprise a total of 35 participants + two facilitators from France. The target group is young people from 18 to 30 years old, from France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Group leaders can be older than 30. Participants need to be motivated and interested in the topics tackled by the Youth exchange program. Good knowledge of English language would be useful to be able to participate actively in the exchange.
The activities of this Youth Exchange – Summer Camp project “Moving Mountains Together” will be meant to create an enriching environment for the youth groups from EUSALP countries for a meaningful and fun learning experience, as non-formal education principles foresee.
The experience proposed will expect to lead young participants to :
• discuss a range of key issues relating to the reality of life for youths in the Alps. The activities will be connected to the topics of Climate change focusing on water management and Quality of life focusing on local economy.
• understand how EUSALP can open many opportunities for young people and share ideas to help shaping the future of the Alpine region thanks to youth participation ;
• share about personal experiences and find commonalities among peers from different countries, creating conditions where solidarity and cooperation are fostered and encouraged ;
The methodology (non-formal education, meetings with professionals, discussions) and the structure of the Youth Exchange will encourage an active involvement of each participant in order to develop competences and new tools for personal and social development. Non-formal education tools will be used to create a friendly and caring atmosphere, considering each participant in his or her diversity, personality and culture, so that each person can feel free to express him(her)self, share his or her experiences, teach and learn from the others.
Details on the organising bodies and how to apply can be found in the programme.
The application deadline is 30 May.
The application form is here.
The official website is here.
A video overview of previous camps can be found here:

Contact details
Estelle Duquesnois – Concordia Rhône-Alpes
E: dr.rhone-alpes@concordia.fr

2024 Summer World Congress of Mountain & Wilderness Medicine
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-01
The 2024 Summer World Congress of Mountain & Wilderness Medicine is organised by the International Society and Mountain Medicine and the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and will be held from 28 July to 1 August in Snowbird, Sandy, Utah, United States of America.
The UIAA Medical Commission will make its own presentation on 1 August.
For further details please see the following article.
A review of the event can be found here.
Please also visit the dedicated website. Live streaming of the event will be made available.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-27 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its an online meeting on Tuesday 27 August.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA Management Board Meeting
2024-09-07 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Management Board will host its third meeting of 2024 on Saturday 7 September.
The meeting will be held online.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

Chamonix UIAA Autumn Camp
2024-09-08 - 2024-09-18
A UIAA youth camp will be held in Chamonix, France from 8-18 September. The event is organised by the Romanian Alpine Club.
The main purpose of the camp is to acquire basic techniques in various terrains: rock(classic and traditional), glacier trekking, mixed terrain, crevasse rescue.
Location: To be determined (TBD), Chamonix area (for instance UCPA Chamonix)
Staff: Cosmin Andron UIAGM Guide, Cristina Pogacean UIAGM Guide
Participants: Young people aged 18-30. Maximum 8 spots, of which 2 are reserved for CAR (Romanian Alpine Club).
Requirements: Participants must be familiar with basic knots, anchors, movement with crampons and ice axe.
Insurance: Participants must provide proof of valid insurance for accidents, rescue, travel, and third-party liability. Insurance will be checked upon arrival.
Entry Documents: Participants are solely responsible for the validity of entry documents into France.
Price: 600 euros per participant, an advance payment of 200 euros will be transferred via bank transfer to confirm registration. The price does not include accommodation, meals, and transportation.
Deadline for registrations: 15 April
Meeting point: TBD
Level: Beginners
Max number of participants: 8
Number of days in the proposed formula: 9
Number of days with UIAGM guide: 5.5
Number of days of related activities organised by CAR (mtb, tandem, hike, etc.): 2

Itinerary:
Day 0: Arrival in Chamonix / accommodation / itinerary briefing
Day 1: (or arrival in Chamonix) visit to the Alpine Museum, visit other relevant sights (we
can discuss if ENSA, PGHM, etc.), afternoon briefing and theory (at accommodation –
ideally in a common space adapted) 1:8
Day 2: Rock fundamentals (1) – moderate terrain 1:4
Day 3: Rock fundamentals (2) – intro to trad climbing 1:4
Day 4: Snow travel and glacier trekking 1:4
Day 5: Mixed terrain fundamentals 1:4
Day 6: Crevasse rescue 1:4
Day 7: Individual program / alternative organised by students
Day 8: Individual program / alternative organised by students
Day 9: Individual program / alternative organised by students
Day 10: Conclusion of CAR program / individual program or return home
Download the full programme here.
Contact & To Apply:
Catalin Danila (CAR Filiala Cluj):
E: danila.catalin@outlook.com
Mircea V. Ignat
E: mircea.ignat.01@gmail.com

UIAA Member Federation Update
2024-09-28
The UIAA will host two member federation online meetings in 2024. 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 agenda for the 28 September meeting can be found here. A report from the event is now available here.

2024 Beginners Drytooling and Ice Climbing Camp
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13
The UIAA Ice Climbing Governing Group and the UIAA Youth Commission have come together to put on a beginner ice climbing and drytooling camp to be held in Brno, Czech Republic from the 11-13 October 2024.
This camp is ideal for climbers from UIAA member federations who are interested in learning more about drytooling and ice climbing alongside other young climbers from around the world.
The camp will include basic instruction on footwork and the use of ice axes and attendees will get to climb a variety of beginner drytooling routes and can rapidly progress up to competition level moves and routes.
This camp will be run alongside a UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour Youth Training Camp so participants will get to learn to drytool alongside some of the best young ice climbers in the world. Please note that this camp is a learn to drytooling/ice climbing, and will require participants to have a basic knowledge of rock climbing either indoors or outdoors (the UIAA will not be able to instruct the basics of climbing).
The three days of training will be directed through the Czech Mountaineering Association on the world famous structure in Brno that has played host to the UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Cup for the past five seasons.
Please refer to the information below and links to the registration form. The UIAA looks forward to seeing you in Brno with ice axes at the ready.
Please note that registration for this event is now closed.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-10-29 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its an online meeting on Tuesday 29 October.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

UIAA General Assembly 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09
The 2024 UIAA General Assembly takes place from 8-9 November in Malta. The event will be hosted by the Malta Climbing Club.

The 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.

Please visit the GA page for further details.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2024-12-10 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The UIAA Executive Committee will host its an online meeting on Tuesday 10 December.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

2024 International Mountain Day
2024-12-11
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.
The theme of the 2024 event is:

Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth
Over centuries, mountain communities have developed solutions to adapt to their harsh environments, deal with climate change, reduce poverty and protect or restore biodiversity.
This International Mountain Day 2024 (IMD 2024) focuses precisely on the capacity and needs of its people through a triple approach: “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth.”
Innovation is essential for addressing complex mountain-related issues. It encompasses technological advancements as well as creative problem-solving such as climate-smart agriculture.
While dealing with climate change’s pressures on mountains, adaptation becomes imperative for building resilience and reducing vulnerability. Adaptation strategies include solutions such as ecosystem-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems.
Lastly, the active participation of youth is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of mountain solutions. IMD 2024 promotes decent work and quality employment for young persons, accessible training, and entrepreneurship opportunities that contribute to the sustainable use of mountain resources.
Further details can be found here.
Information about the UIAA’s own activities on 11 December will be published shortly.

2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup - Cheongsong, South Korea
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-12
The UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season opens on 10 January.
Cheongsong, South Korea, a traditional stop on the World Tour will again play host from 10-12 January.
The UIAA will offer livestreaming from the competition which will crown winners in the lead and speed disciplines.
The event is organised in collaboration with UIAA member association, Korean Alpine Federation (KAF). The weekend also includes the Asian Championships.
Full details here.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-01-14 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The first UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2025 will be held online on Tuesday 14 January.
The meeting will take place from 12:00-14:30 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup - Saas-Fee, Switzerland
2025-01-23 - 2025-01-25
Round 2 of the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season will be held in Saas-Fee, Switzerland from 23-25 January.
The iconic ice tower in the Swiss Alps has hosted competitions since the early 2000s. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first event.
The UIAA will offer livestreaming from the competition which will crown winners in the lead and speed disciplines.
The event is organised in collaboration with UIAA member association, Swiss Alpine Club (SAC).
Full details here.

UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup and European Championships - Champagny-en-Vanoise
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-01
The 2024-2025 UIAA Ice Climbing season continues with the annual UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup (Round 3) and European Championships in Champagny-en-Vanoise, France
The UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour is partnered by Outdoor Research.
The event is organized by UIAA member association, FFCAM.
Please visit the UIAA Ice Climbing website for further information including start lists, live results, livestream information and the event programme.

2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships - Ouray
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09
The 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing season continues with the annual UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships in Ouray, Colorado, USA. The event, 7-9 February, also comprises a North American Continental Open event.
The UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour is partnered by Outdoor Research.
Please visit the UIAA Ice Climbing website for further information.

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The second UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2025 will be held online on Tuesday 11 February.
The meeting will take place from 12:00-14:30 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.

2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup - Longmont, USA
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-23
Round 4 of the 2024-2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season takes athletes into North America with the inaugural competition in Longmont, Colorado, USA.
The UIAA will offer livestreaming from the competition which will crown winners in the lead and speed disciplines.
The event is organised in collaboration with UIAA member association, American Alpine Club (AAC).
Full details here.

2025 Youth Ice Climbing Camp
2025-02-23 - 2025-03-01
The UIAA Youth Commission has confirmed details of its first event for 2025.
The popular annual Ice Climbing Camp in Guillestre, Hautes Alpes (France) will be held from 23 February – 1 March.
The main goal of this ice climbing camp is to allow youngsters to practice many forms of ice climbing – single pitch, or routes with multiple pitches, and also how to manage training. The camp is open to international climbers aged between 16 and 26. A maximum of four places are available for any UIAA member associations interesting in registering young climbers.
The full programme and application details can be found here.
Photo credit: FFCAM/Monika Teixeira

UIAA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-02-25 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Zurich)
The third UIAA Executive Committee meeting of 2025 will be held online on Tuesday 25 February.
The meeting will take place from 12:00-14:30 CET.
For further details please contact the UIAA Office.
