A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.
- John James Audubon
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In an alpine-style journey for the ages, Peter Van Geit has just embarked on a 2,500 km self-supported journey across 100+ Himalayan high passes in Himachal, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Trekking Ban: The Adventure Tourism Industry Reacts
India's adventure tourism leaders are fighting back against the High Court's blanket ban on alpine trekking in the Uttarakhand.
Adventure Tourism in India Leading to Deaths and Massive Environmental Degradation
Trekking and outdoor recreation in India need quality standards, regulation and oversight, not bans. .
Mass Trekking in India: A Disease For Which We’ll All Suffer
From unreported deaths, to unsustainable human activity and environmental degradation. India's national heritage is at stake.
A Ban on Rafting and Poor Governance in Uttarakhand
Rafting has vastly boosted the local economy. The government didn’t provide these jobs, but has benefited from them. If not thankful, the state could have been a little mindful.
Kalap: Following the Mountain Goat in India’s Himalaya
This is the story of a man's earnest attempt to improve the life of a remote village in the upper Garhwal region of North India; a story of responsible tourism in Kalap. .
