Sharp edges and rope cuts | UIAA / NKF report

The Norwegian Climbing Federation (NCF) and the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) have produced a detailed report considering rope breakages in climbing and mountaineering contexts.

The report identifies causes of rope breaks, provides details of case studies and offers advice in relation to new routes, abseiling and in general.

The English language translation can be read here:

UIAA_NFK_SHARPEDGES_2025.pdf

Posted on 06/05/2025