What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?
- Henry David Thoreau
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TL;DR: Vote the assholes out. But most importantly, stop buying shit. Because 70% of our GDP comes from consumerism and eventually, that’s what’s destroying the planet.
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National Parks – Even Mount Rushmore – Show That There’s More Than One Kind of Patriotism
Native Americans are adding Mount Rushmore to the list of monuments around the world that critics see as commemorating histories of racism, slavery and genocide and reinforcing white supremacy.
Rolex vs. Smiths: Which Watch Summited Everest in 1953? Putting a Controversy to Rest
It is commonly-accepted knowledge that there was a Rolex on the summit of Everest in 1953. In reality, it was the swansong of a now-defunct English brand called Smiths.
Will India’s Adventure Travel Companies Survive the COVID-19 Crisis?
COVID-19 has hit the Indian tourism industry hard: an industry professional shares his personal struggles, thoughts, and advice.
India’s Climbing Scene: Why Aren’t More Women Climbing?
What makes it so difficult for Indian women to take up climbing? A few female climbers offer insight into an entry barrier posed at the intersection of patriarchy and personal safety.
Exclusive: Why Climbing was Banned on India’s Most Popular Trans-Himalayan Trekking Peak
Massive over-tourism on India's Stok Kangri, 6154m, in Ladakh, finally led All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA) to ban all activities for three years. Here is ALTOA’s exclusive statement.
“This Christmas, I’m Thankful For…” The Privilege to Suffer
At Christmas, we ask: what allows us to have the experience of trail-running or mountain-climbing in the first place? The luxuries of time and money not spent on survival.
Introducing Climate Neutral Certified
A little over a year ago, I co-founded an organization called Climate Neutral. The intent of this organization is to create, distribute, and certify a label that we call Climate Neutral Certified.Â
