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UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
15/01/2024 - Gear
UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) has issued the following comprehensive position statement regarding the critical issue of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with avalanche transceivers.
European Outdoor Group members vote to join Race To Zero
21/12/2023 - Gear
European Outdoor Group members vote to join Race To Zero
Members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG) have voted to make committing to a Race To Zero initiative by the end of 2024 a mandatory requirement of association membership. In a process that was open to all members, 88% of...
Grand Etret glacier in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, loses another two hectares of surface area in summer 2023
03/10/2023 - Environment
Grand Etret glacier in Valle d'Aosta, Italy, loses another two hectares of surface area in summer 2023
Measurements carried out by the Gran Paradiso park rangers confirm a loss of surface area equivalent to three football fields.
XS Eco, last days to test the new Vibram climbing rubber
22/06/2021 - Climbing
XS Eco, last days to test the new Vibram climbing rubber
These are the final days for the free Vibram customization of your climbing shoes with the new Vibram XS Eco compound, made with 20% of processing offcuts. Register on the Vibram Testerplace platform until 25 June; climbers will receive free...
Vibram XS Eco, until 25 June the Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab
17/06/2021 - Climbing
Vibram XS Eco, until 25 June the Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab
Until the 25th of June 2021 Vibram XS Eco, Vibram's new green climbing rubber, is the main feature of the Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab Virtual Tour. Register at Vibram Testerplace, receive free customisation of your climbing shoes and become...
Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab and the Vibram XS Eco climbing shoe rubber

14/06/2021 - Climbing
Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab and the Vibram XS Eco climbing shoe rubber

Vibram XS Eco is the new green climbing shoe rubber which from today until the 25th of June main feature of the Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab. A limited number of climbers, by registering on the Vibram Testerplace platform,...
Cinque Torri flash mob in protest against new infrastructure in the Dolomites
05/09/2020 - Environment
Cinque Torri flash mob in protest against new infrastructure in the Dolomites
The press release concerning a 'mountaineering' flash mob that took place on 03/40/2020 on the Cinque Torri (Cortina, Dolomites) in protest against new ski lifts and constructions in the Dolomites.
Risk reduction in mountaineering, the Chamonix High Mountain Military Group video
28/03/2019 - Alpinism
Risk reduction in mountaineering, the Chamonix High Mountain Military Group video
How to manage risk in the mountains, analysed in this fun video by French alpinists Léo Billon, Max Bonniot and Pierre Labbre belonging to the Chamonix High Mountain Military Group (GMHM) after their climbing expedition to Patagonia where they ascended Cerro...
Want to climb Everest? Only if you return with 8 kg of rubbish
05/03/2014 - Alpinism
Want to climb Everest? Only if you return with 8 kg of rubbish
New rules by the Nepalese government to climb to the roof of the world: the Nepalese authorities are enforcing all, alpinists and trekkers alike, who wish to adventure up the slopes of Everest to bring down at least 8kg of...
Record numbers to attend Rock Junior 2013
30/08/2013 - Competitions
Record numbers to attend Rock Junior 2013
Over 240 young climbers from 22 countries are expected at Arco, Italy, this weekend for the 13th Rock Junior event, the great international climbing festival for youngsters aged 5 to 13. This competition, the fun and games of the Under-...
Precautionary recall of via ferrata sets Climbing Technology
01/09/2012 - Climbing
Precautionary recall of via ferrata sets Climbing Technology
As a precautionary measure Climbing Technology is recalling the following Via Ferrata Sets:
Alpine light pollution doubles
15/12/2005 - Environment
Alpine light pollution doubles
According to the University of Bern, Switzerland, light pollution in the Alps has doubled in the last 15 years.
Pakistan Mountaineering Fees cut 50% for 2002
10/02/2002 - Alpinism
Pakistan Mountaineering Fees cut 50% for 2002
Pakistan cuts mountaineering fees by 50% in an attempt to revitalise the tourism crisis for 2002