The UIAA is deeply saddened by the tragic and sudden passing of Dario Andenmatten and mourns with his family, friends and companions. Dario will be gratefully remembered as an enthusiastic leader, host at the Britannia Hut, as one of the longest serving organizers of UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup events and World Championships (the iconic competitions in Saas-Fee, Switzerland), and, above all, as a wonderful person, sportsman and friend. The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – UIAA – stands alongside Dario’s loved ones and the Saas-Fee team of organizers.

Peter Muir, UIAA President;
Nils Glatthard, UIAA CEO;
Rob Adie, UIAA Sport Events Coordinator

Dario Andenmatten. Photo credit: Kurt Arnold

Main photo: Dario Andenmatten performing firework duties at the 2022 UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships in Saas-Fee. Photo credit: UIAA/Kaspar Kellerhals