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UIAA - The UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme) is the organisation that represents several million mountaineers and climbers, world-wide, on international issues. Formed in 1932 it now has over 88 members associations from some 76 countries, all of national importance. It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the International Federation representing mountaineering and climbing.
Undercling - n/vb a hold that requires fingers to face upward rather than downward.




