President’s Message and Annual Report The General Assembly also considered the President’s Report and the UIAA Annual Report, reflecting on the federation’s activities and achievements during the reporting period of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…