Abstract ID: 3.8384 | Accepted as Talk | Talk/Oral | TBA | TBA

Mountain huts, trails across the mountains and rock-climbing areas are an important part of supporting the sustainable livelihoods of cities and villages in rural mountain regions by encouraging eco-tourism, conserving cultural heritages and enhancing the local economy. These infrastructures make mountain regions accessible for leisure activities and bring in outdoor enthusiasts; Hence hiking, climbing and mountaineering creates business such as local accommodations, restaurants, shops and guides. Thus, supporting the economic development of remote mountain areas, which may otherwise provide limited resources in order to maintain a decent living. Furthermore, mountain huts are an important asset in the growth of eco-tourism and the appropriate use of natural resources. They provide vital facilities to hikers and climbers while also helping to preserve the natural environment by promoting sustainable behavior and providing information on nature aspects of the region. A considerable number of mountain huts are powered by green technologies, and are manged in a sustainable manner. When properly maintained and controlled, mountain trails and rock-climbing areas minimize environmental impacts by directing tourists from sensitive habitats and supporting conservation efforts. Furthermore, these outdoor destinations are intimately associated with the cultural and social lives of rural mountain people. Local people are often involved in guiding, feeding, designing, and owning craft and accommodation, while retaining and demonstrating their culture to the visitors. This link enhances the cultural as well social capital and enhances the social relations between the local population and the visitors. In this way, mountain huts, mountain trails, and rock-climbing areas contribute not only to the economic development of rural mountain areas but also support sustainable livelihoods goals on a broader aspect as integrating environmental protection, cultural preservation, and social well-being for both locals and visitors.