UIAA Mountain Protection Award winners recognised at prestigious ceremony
Flagship Shelters of the Environment/Mountain Huts as Lighthouses for the Environment The Flagship Shelters for the Environment/Mountain Huts as Lighthouses for the Environment project aims to take advantage of the…
Access to Correns-Châteauvert climbing site
The following communication is courtesy of the Fédération française de la montagne et de l’escalade. English Following the wildfires that affected the Var region this summer, the Correns-Châteauvert climbing site…
UIAA publishes health advice for older mountaineers (65+)
To complement existing medical advice available on the International Climbing & Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) website, the UIAA Medical Commission has recently published a comprehensive health advice site specifically for older…
President’s Report for General Assembly 2026
Tangible momentum, excelling in safety initiatives, communicating more effectively Below is UIAA President Peter Muir’s report for the 2026 UIAA General Assembly to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 30-31…
Initial UIAA Kalymnos inspection findings
Part 6: FAQs Could other coastal climbing regions be impacted with similar corrosion issues?Many coastal areas around the world have observed similar bolt safety issues. Pay attention to the bolts…
Fires the focus of 2026 State of the Mountains Report
The State of the Mountains Report is a commitment by the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) to provide accessible, current, and accurate information about the forces that affect Canadian mountain…
October offer for UIAA and Climbers Against Cancer t-shirt
Earlier this year, the UIAA and Climbers Against Cancer (CAC), a not-for-profit charity that raises awareness and funds for cancer research through the worldwide climbing community, commemorated their long-term partnership…
All the 4000ers. All in one map
The UIAA officially classified the 82 recognised 4000m summits in the Alps back in March 1994 following a collaboration with the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI). In the ensuing decades, a…
C.A.M.P. announces recall of technical ice axe models
C.A.M.P. has released the following safety notice: C.A.M.P. has received reports concerning the loosening of the handle and pick attachment screw used on X-DREAM, X-DREAM TOTAL DRY and X-ALL MOUNTAIN…
Position Paper published on Accident Reporting
A joint statement from the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) and the International Federation of Mountain Guides (IFMGA), underscores the importance of…