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Even More World Class Ice in Bozeman?

from The Alpinist - newswire
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Bozeman, Hamilton, Chris Hamilton, structure, local climber, Bozemanicetower.com, venues, UIAA, design, Alpinist.com

Image from Google The rumors are true. Plans are underway to build a UIAA approved ice climbing structure in Bozeman, Montana. This would give Bozeman the ability to host the 2013 Ice Climbing World Cup and provide an approved training and qualifying facility for American ice climbers looking to compete in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Local Chris Hamilton told Alpinist.com that when completed the structure would be the only one in North America to meet UIAA standards for ice climbing competitions. With ice climbing as a demo

published: 9 months ago | downloaded: 9 months ago | 42 views
related: Coaching Workshop for Climbers and Instructors

Disturbing discovery of sub-standard Chinese copies of Petzl gear

from Rock Climbing UK
Keywords:
Petzl, counterfeit products, Disturbing discovery, sub-standard Chinese copies, Petzl gear, gear, Petzl Altios, CE safety standards, Disturbing news, Petzl safety

Image from Google There is a significant risk that these counterfeit products could open or otherwise fail at low loads and under normal use: These counterfeit products do not meet UIAA or CE safety standards. These counterfeit products do not meet Petzl safety and quality requirements. via Petzl. Disturbing news indeed, though if you buy your gear from [...] Disturbing discovery of sub-standard Chinese copies of Petzl gear is a post from: Rock Climbing UK , an online UK climbing magazine, written BY UK climbers FOR UK ...

published: about 1 year ago | downloaded: about 1 year ago | 107 views
related: Red River Gorge Petzl Roc Trip

Advice: Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Mera, Denali

from UKClimbing.com News
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information articles, four information articles, popular peaks, Dr George Rodway, Dr Jeremy Windsor, Mera, articles, UIAA, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro

Image from Google Dr Jeremy Windsor and Dr George Rodway have completed four information articles on popular peaks. These articles have been published online by the UIAA.

published: about 1 year ago | downloaded: about 1 year ago | 53 views

CTMA Sets Everest Age Restrictions

from The Alpinist - newswire
Keywords:
age, Nepal, CTMA, age limitation, UIAA, Everest, restrictions, Tibet, decision, NMA

T he China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA), the organization that regulates climbing activities in Tibet, issued new regulations on June 10 that set age limitations on Mt. Everest. The decision bans climbers under the age of 18 and over 60 from climbing the world's tallest peak, which shares a border with Tibet and Nepal. The announcement comes in the aftermath of Jordan Romero's ascent of the 8848m peak from its Tibetan side at the age of 13, which sparked debate throughout the climbing community.

published: about 1 year ago | downloaded: about 1 year ago | 86 views
related: Youngest On Everes Updatet: China Sets Age Limit On Everest, Everest 2010: What is the "Right" Age to Climb the Mountain?, Youngest On Everest Update: Nepal Grants Sherpa Permission, New Chinese restrictions for Everest, Expedition in Nepal with Mountain Sherpa Trekking and Expeditions.

Age Restriction on Everest

from UKClimbing.com News
Keywords:
age restrictions, Age Restriction on Everest, Chinese Tibet Mountaineering Association, UIAA, Everest, summit of Everest, decision, support, summit

The UIAA has announced its support for the decision taken by the Chinese Tibet Mountaineering Association, to enforce age restrictions on those attempting the summit of Everest.

published: about 1 year ago | downloaded: about 1 year ago | 83 views
related: A Race to the Summit, Youngest On Everest: Worst Fears Realized?, Romero on Everest, Everest 2009: Johnny Strange Vying For Youngest Westerner Summit, Anna Barańska: My Everest – Mt Everest North Face International Expedition 2009, part 3.

UIAA Launches Recall Database

from The Alpinist - newswire
Keywords:
UIAA, recall, equipment, database, country of recall, David Custer, language ability, tabs on manufacturers, UIAA Launches Recall Database, verify recall information

T he International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) recently released a new online tool that allows climbers to search for equipment recalls across the entire industry. The database, which spans recalled products from 1988 to current, is searchable by year, product name, equipment type, company and country of recall. It includes carabiners, slings, crampons, harnesses, ropes, cams and other climbing products. Click here to access the recall search tool . "Before the UIAA recalls page existed,

published: over 2 years ago | downloaded: over 2 years ago | 101 views

Gear Review: Bluewater Lightning Pro 9.7 dry rope

from Rock Climber Girl
Keywords:
ropes, Lightning Pro, Pro, Lightning, Bluewater, twisting, UIAA, Bluewater Lightning Pro, number of UIAA, rope bag

Thanks to the kindness of some friends in the biz (thanks, David, Jack and Larry), I was lucky enough to score a new Bluewater Lightning Pro rope for my most recent Red Rock trip. Here are some of my thoughts on rope shopping and selection, and a review of this particular rope, which gets two solid thumbs up from me after several hard days of use. I'd been shopping ropes in the 9.7 - 9.9 range for awhile, and I'd considered ropes including the Bluewater Lightning Pro, Beal Booster , Petzl Nomad , Edelweiss

published: over 3 years ago | downloaded: over 3 years ago | 79 views
related: Rope climbing, Using a Sharpie to Mark the Middle of a Rope, Red Rock Trip Report March 2009, part 3: Eagle Dance, After your down?, Can Worn Biners Cut A Rope?