UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour Preview / Promo Video / Details on how to follow the action / Athletes, Venues / Information about special Olympic-related events in Cheongsong and more in preview to the UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour season. #theuiaa #iceclimbing http://www.theuiaa.org/ice-climbing/time-to-break-the-ice/

A fantastic final here in Champagny-en-Vanoise for the UIAA International Combined Test Event & European Cup- Lead. Congratulations to Maria Tolokonina and Louna Ladevant for taking the top spots! Tomorrow speed in L’Argentiere La Bessee. Next stop the first World Cup in Saas Fee!!

How UIAA Mountain Protection Award winner Mount Everest Biogas Project addresses the environmental and health hazard of human waste in a sustainable manner, serving as a model for other regions that must deal with similar waste problems at high-altitude, regardless if it is caused by climbers or local communities. http://www.theuiaa.org/uiaa/healing-the-human-impact-on-everest/

Here are the qualifying results from the UIAA International Combined Test Event & European Cup in Champagny En Vanoise. 18 climbers will proceed to finals at 1800 this evening!

Advice for gap year explorers: how to check the quality of a commercially organized trek or expedition. As the number of mountaineers who are joining organised treks or expeditions continues to increase, so does the incidence of altitude-related diseases. Technically simple high altitude treks and peaks with easy access such as Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, or the Everest trek (with fly-in to Lukla) are still potentially dangerous because of the rapid ascent profile undertaken by many trekkers and/or offered by numerous trekking companies. The following points, an abridged version of the original advice paper, should assist mountaineering tourists and gap year travelers in checking whether their organization has taken reasonable account of the potential health risks when planning a trip itinerary. It is hoped that by raising the awareness of the health risks involved in high altitude trips, itineraries will become safer. Do not be afraid to ask probing questions when booking a trek or mountaineering expedition. It is your money that is being spent and your life that may be at risk. http://www.theuiaa.org/mountaineering/advice-for-gap-year-explorers-how-to-check-the-quality-of-a-commercially-organized-trek-or-expedition/

An insight into the work of a mountain rescuer. http://www.theuiaa.org/uiaa/appreciating-the-full-picture/

The 2018 UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships concluded earlier today in Malbun, Liechtenstein. The annual event was organised by UIAA member federation Liechtensteiner Alpenverein LAV Photos can be found at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzWTvp4 � Results can be found at: http://results.theuiaa.org � Photos copyright: UIAA/Michael Zanghellini � Speed winners: � Female � U16 Olga Vylegzhanina (RUS) U19 Valeriia Bogdan (RUS) U22 Diana Galimova (RUS) � Male � U16 Danila Bikulov (RUS) U19 Nikita Glazyrin (RUS) U22 Anton Sukharev (RUS) � Lead winners: � Female � U16 Evgeniia Iashkova (RUS) U19 Valeriia Bogdan (RUS) U22 Sina Goetz (SUI) � Male � U16 Maksim Reshetnikov (RUS) U19 Louna Ladevant (FRA) U22 Lukas Goetz (SUI) � The team competition was won by Russia. � A preview of the 2018 UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour will be available on 9 January.

Very best photos from yesterday's UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championship speed competition at: Olga Vylegzhanina and Danila Bikulov U16 winners; Nikita Glazyrin and Valeriia Bogdan U19 champions; Diana Galimova and Anton Sukharev win under 22 competition. https://www.flickr.com/photos/uiaa_mountains/albums/72157668181671429 Photos: UIAA/Michael Zanghellini

Latest photos from UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzWTvp4 Photos: UIAA/Michael Zanghellini

All the photos from UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Champs available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzWTvp4 Latest results: http://results.theuiaa.org Video: http://www.alpenverein.li/Verein/Eisturm.aspx

The UIAA Youth Ice Climbing Worlds has started in #Malbun, #Liechtenstein - over 70 athletes from 10 different nations competing in qualifying routes today! Good luck to all the athletes… #iceclimbing #theuiaa

HOW TO FOLLOW THE UIAA ICE CLIMBING WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS The annual UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships take place in Malbun, Liechtenstein on 6-7 January. The event is organized by UIAA member federation Liechtensteiner Alpenverein LAV The World Youth Championships are a fundamental aspect of the UIAA’s commitment to the future of ice climbing and present a perfect opportunity for young ice climbers, aged from 14-22, to develop their skills and experience in a competition environment. The event takes place ahead of the UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour, partnered by The North Face Korea, commencing on 18 January in Saas Fee, Switzerland. The organisers are providing a live feed of the competitions from three fixed cameras: http://www.alpenverein.li/Verein/Eisturm.aspx Live results and starting lists will be available here: http://results.theuiaa.org Photos and news from the event will be available on the UIAA Facebook and Twitter feeds throughout the weekend.