Stellar line up set for World Cup opener
Reigning and former world champions, World Tour winners and emerging talent make up the impressive field of athletes set to contest the opening UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup of the…
UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup
Cheongsong, Korea
Location Information
A staple venue on the UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour, the popular venue of Cheongsong for the 1st round of the 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour, in South Korea’s apple growing region, offers a magnificent and technical ice tower, partisan local support and a rich variety of cultural events. The full programme can be seen here. Travel and logistical information can be seen here.
Dates: 10-12 January, 2025.
Jury President – Catherine Bonnat – FRA
Chief International Route Setter – Kim Jong Heon – KOR
LOGISTICS
Competition venue address:
Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Event Highlights
Event Results
Event News Feed
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