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We are happy to inform you that, over the past months, UIMLA Board and Technical Committee members have carried out visits to several countries on their path toward joining UIMLA. These visits included meetings and field activities in Georgia (October) and Mexico (November)—both Aspirant Member countries—as well as Portugal (December), the most recent country preparing […]
Progress toward new UIMLA affiliations Read More »
The Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) is proud to announce its official acceptance as an Affiliated Member of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The decision was formally approved during the 124th Session of the UN Tourism Executive Council, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8 November 2025. Through this affiliation, UIMLA
UIMLA joins the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Read More »
Welcome Greece — our 28th Full Member! Welcome Kosovo — our newest Aspirant Member! We are proud to announce that the Hellenic Association of Mountain Leaders has been formally admitted as a Full Member of the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA), and that Kosovo has been accepted as an Aspirant Member at our
Greece and Kosovo joins UIMLA as Full and Aspirant Members Read More »
UIMLA is proud to announce its role as a founding member of European Trails, a new collaborative platform connecting key organisations involved in trail development, management, and promotion across Europe. European Trails was formally established in February 2025 as a German non-profit association. It brings together 11 founding organisations from 8 different nationalities, and serves
Strengthening Trail Leadership: UIMLA’s Role in the European Trails Network Read More »
Recently, UIMLA took part in the Carpathian Convention Congress held in Brașov, Romania, represented by Vice-President Marian Anghel. Six years ago, in autumn 2019 we held our annual General Assembly in the lovely city of Brasov, Transylvania, too. During the meeting, UIMLA contributed valuable input on the topic of internationally recognized, cross-border qualifications for mountain
UIMLA at the Carpathian Convention. Brasov. Romania Read More »
UIMLA is proud to announce that we have joined the European Trails Network as a founder member. This initiative, part of the World Trails Network, brings together organisations committed to promoting and enhancing Europe’s extensive network of trails, supporting sustainable outdoor tourism and responsible access to nature. As an organisation dedicated to professional mountain leadership,
UIMLA Joins the European Trails Network as a Founder Member Read More »
During the winter season, UIMLA hosts a series of online training webinars covering various topics. The 2024/2025 season began with the Sustainability Webinar on December 11th, coinciding with International Mountain Day. This session featured Norwegian-based guests Laurent Fouinat, Lucian Negruț and Marian Anghel from the UIMLA board. In early January, the Mountain Safety Webinar was
UIMLA webinars winter 2024/2025 Read More »
Mountains are the natural jewels of our world, a source of inspiration, adventure, and life itself. For us, as International Mountain Leaders, they are not just places of personal connection but also our professional workspace, where we guide others to experience their unparalleled beauty. However, mountains are increasingly under threat. Climate change, overexploitation, and pollution
December 11th, 2024 – Sustainable mountain trekking webinar Read More »
The Evolution of Mountain Leadership Standards Motivation to Revise the UIMLA Standard The Process to Revise the UIMLA Standard In early 2022, UIMLA invited IMLs to join a working group with regard to revising the Standard. A first meeting was held online in June and face-to-face meetings and workshops were held in connection with the
Introducing the 2024 UIMLA Standard Read More »
On 2nd November 2024 the Annual General Assembly of UIMLA will be held in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. This year marks two decades of the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) in its modern form, with exciting strides taken to benefit our growing community of mountain leaders worldwide. With
Reflecting on 2024: Key Milestones for UIMLA Read More »