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Do you want to go out in the mountains?


Are you interested in climbing and other mountain activities?
Do you want to meet young people from other countries?
Do you want to improve your mountaineering skills?

We organise events for you in mountains all over the world

Youth camps
Youth expeditions
Youth festivals
Hiking, skiing, rafting and much more

Check out our calendar 

Reports from Global Youth Summit events

Every year young UIAA members from different countries meet at camps, expeditions and other events. In 2007 14 events were organised by 11 federations, including

Youth expedition to the top of Mount Elbrus

International winter climbing meet in Scotland

Trek of the Sentiero Roma

Climbing in the Dolomites

Click here for pictures, reports and video clips. 

Help for event organisers   

Are you planning to organise an event for young people and need some help?

Get ideas for camps, treks and expeditions

Be inspired

See examples of previous UIAA youth events

Get helpful tips and advice.

 Click here!

 
The Youth Commission

The Global Youth Summit and other UIAA Youth events offered by climbing and mountaineering Federations are co-ordinated by the UIAA Youth Commission. Youth Commission events must follow our criteria and recommen-
dations. Learn more about the commission

Global Youth Summit Calendar

Click here or on one of the events below to get the full 2009 calendar.

01 Mar 2009 to 07 Mar 2009
International Ski Touring Camp
Komma - Julian Alps, Slovenia
06 Jul 2009 to 16 Jul 2009
International youth expedition to Mt Elbrus
For mountaineers aged 18 – 30.
06 Jul 2009 to 16 Jul 2009
Youth expedition to Mt Elbrus
For mountaineers between 18 – 30 years old.
11 Jul 2009 to 18 Jul 2009
Trekking in South Africa's 'Dragon Mountains'
Youth event for hikers aged 16–25

Youth news
Slovenia invites ski mountaineers to youth camp
2008-12-07
The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) is inviting young mountaineers to a ski touring camp in Slovenia from March 1 – March 7, 2009. The even ...

Registration opens for South Africa youth trek
2008-11-26
The Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) is inviting young mountaineers to an international youth meet, "Trekking in South Africa's 'Dragon Mount ...

International youth ascend Mount Elbrus
2008-09-02
A group of young people and leaders from eight countries have ascended Europe's highest mountain as part of the Global Youth Summit. ...

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