Chinese Mountaineering Association

The Chinese Mountaineering Association (CMA) is the national sports organization representing mountaineering practitioners in the People's Republic of China. It was established in 1958 and is headquartered in Beijing. The association operates under the leadership of the All-China Sports Federation, the umbrella body for sports in China. As a national governing body, the CMA is responsible for promoting and regulating mountaineering and related outdoor activities across the country. Its work encompasses the organization of expeditions, training and certification of mountaineers and guides, safety standards, and the development of climbing and hiking as mass sports. The CMA also engages with international mountaineering bodies and represents Chinese mountaineering interests abroad. Through its official website and programs, it provides information and services to members and the public, supporting the growth of mountain sports in China.

The Chinese Mountaineering Association was founded in 1958, during a period when the People's Republic of China was beginning to organize and institutionalize sports on a national scale. It was established as a national sports organization for mountaineering practitioners, operating under the leadership of the All-China Sports Federation. From its headquarters in Beijing, the association has since served as the primary body for the development and governance of mountaineering and related mountain sports in China. Over the decades, it has been involved in the promotion of climbing, hiking, and expedition activities, and in the training and certification of personnel. The CMA has also represented Chinese mountaineering in international contexts. Its enduring role reflects the broader growth of outdoor and adventure sports in China.

• 1958

  The Chinese Mountaineering Association is founded as a national sports organization under the All-China Sports Federation.

• Mountaineering and outdoor sports programs

  The association organizes and promotes mountaineering, climbing, hiking, and related outdoor activities as mass and competitive sports.

• Training and certification for mountaineers and guides

  The CMA provides training and certification services for mountaineering practitioners and guides.

1. 1Chinese Mountaineering Associationwikidata.org
2. 2中国登山协会zh.wikipedia.org