UIAA - Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme

The latest series of the UIAA podcast series Mountain Voices commenced at the end of April featuring an exclusive interview with British climber Tom Livingstone for whom Sir Chris Bonington once...

At the end of April, the UIAA Avalanche Transceiver Working Group met in Chamonix, France, for a working session combining technical discussions and field testing for practical applications of avalanche transceivers. The group made strong progress on the definition of the test package for avalanche transceivers, with the selection of tests and key details largely finalised and broad agreement reached across the working group.

The following communication comes from UIAA Unit Member, International Skyrunning Federation. It concerns anti-doping practices for skyrunners which are organised in association with the UIAA. Anti-doping is a fundamental aspect...

Introducing the American Climbing Journal by the American Alpine Club. The inaugural journal of record for significant rock climbs. Stories like Adam Ondra flashing Lexicon, E11 or 5.14a R/X. Katie...

The UIAA recently supported an initiative led by Ibex Expeditions focused on raising awareness about the protection of Antarctica under the Antarctic Treaty System, which currently prohibits mining and commercial...

The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – and Climbers Against Cancer (CAC), a not-for-profit charity that raises awareness and funds for cancer research through the worldwide climbing community,...

OCUN have announced a recall of certain batches of CONDOR HMS Triple (03550) carabiners and related belay sets due to a potential locking mechanism issue. Immediately stop using any affected products...

A recent article from the American Alpine Club (AAC) explores the historical development of climbing helmets and the evolution of the related global safety standard led by the UIAA, International...

The UIAA is hosting a rebolting workshop an course in Kalymnos, Greece from 2-3 May. The event forms part of the annual meeting of the UIAA Safety Commission. Over recent...

The UIAA mountaineering and climbing accidents case law database now includes reports from 20 different cases. These are drawn from accidents which took place in 14 different countries and on...