World Ice Climbing Operating Unit created
The creation of World Ice Climbing, a self-governed Operating Unit within the UIAA, was approved at the 2024 UIAA General Assembly in Malta. “This is a very positive step. The approved…
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Dario Andenmatten, 1972 – 2024
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…
2025 Calendar Update, Training Camps and On Thin Ice
Following the launch of the provisional UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour calendar for 2024-2025, please find the following updates: Calendar Update The UIAA has been engaged in a number of…
The Launch: 2024-2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour
The UIAA is delighted to present the provisional calendar for the 2024-2025 UIAA Climbing season, partnered by Outdoor Research, and a number of other exciting innovations. The world-level events in…
Second Annual UIAA Ice Climbing Stakeholders meeting
The UIAA and FFCAM, la Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne, are organising the second annual UIAA Ice Climbing Stakeholders meeting – a two day workshop in July…
UIAA Ice Climbing: Laying the future foundations
2024/25 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour The UIAA has been working very hard with its amazing team of event organisers to develop the calendar for the 2025 season. The intention…
New world champions crowned in Edmonton
The identity of the new UIAA world champions were revealed during a spectacular weekend of ice climbing in downtown Edmonton. Emerging victorious were athletes from three different countries: Woonseon Shin,…
The Final Countdown: UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships
The 2023-24 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour, partnered by Outdoor Research, has saved its best for last. From 16-18 February, Canada hosts its first UIAA-sanctioned event in over 20 years…
Review: Conclusion of UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Tour
Wearside provided the setting for the final act of the UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Tour. Following six events in as many countries and on two continents, the overall victors have…
Preview: First visit to Sunderland closes Continental Tour
Following six events in as many countries, the UIAA Ice Climbing Continental Tour concludes with a first visit to Sunderland on Saturday 10 February. The port city, located on the…
Review: Young talents shine in Oulu
The penultimate round of the UIAA Ice Climbing European Continental Open season in Oulu, Finland saw athletes from five different member federations make the podium. Proving top performers in the…
Preview: Penultimate round of European series in Finland
Oulu, the largest city in northern Finland, marks five years of hosting UIAA-sanctioned ice climbing competitions on Saturday 3 February with the hosting of the penultimate round of the UIAA…