UIAA membership and guides
I have a question about International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) membership.
Shouldn't it allow me to climb the mountains, without hiring a guide? Which usually is the most expensive part.
They always say, that I'm not qualified enough, but really they just want the money. Is there a way to bypass them (I understand it will depend on the mountain, but in general)?
I know my limits, and I accept the fees for the park entrance, but guides?
UPDATE: right now I want to climb Gerlachovský štít (Slovakia, Vysoke Tatry)
only official climbing that is allowed is under the direction of a guide or by someone who has “certification from a national mountaineering organization”
but previously I had problems in Asia, such as Philippines and Malaysia
and the real question is: is there some certification/documents, which will prove that I'm more than capable to climb with my group, without paying local guides?
Best Answer
As far as I know UIAA is a federation of climbing and mountaineering clubs, you can see the full list here: http://www.theuiaa.org/member-federations.html. E.g. in the UK the only full member of UIAA is the British Mountaineering Council, and you can sign up to the BMA. In Poland there is the PZA, which again is a local federation of clubs. Which means that you can only sign up to one of the smaller clubs that are associated with PZA.
Regarding permission to climb mountains, it varies according to local rules. As far as I know in most places (e.g. the Alps in Europe) you can climb on your own without any permits or guides, on your own risk. In other places (e.g. Himalayas) you will need to buy a permit and hire a guide. It would be more helpful if you specify where exactly you are planning to climb.
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