The presentation surveys climbing festivals held at outdoor destinations in the US in order to examine their potential of raising awareness and addressing environmental degradation at the crags.
Infrastructure as a process: the production and consumption of ski resorts as urban enclaves in China’s Olympic mountains
In Chongli, China’s first Olympic mountain city, ski resorts act as enclaves and social infrastructure, driving urbanization and reshaping mountains for inclusive post-Olympic futures.
Living with a Disappearing Glacier: Ethnographic Insights from a High-Altitude Mountain Hut
By centering the experiences of hut keepers and alpine inhabitants, this research challenges dominant media narratives and it contributes to broader discussions on adaptation and resilience.
Enhancing Science Communication in the Highlands EU Project: Audiovisual Media and Digital Platforms for Effective Dissemination
This study explores how the Highlands EU project uses audiovisual media and digital platforms to engage the public and communicate its findings, enhancing accessibility and outreach.
The cultural loss and damage of glacier retreat demands further attention: A case study from Cerro El Plomo glaciers in Santiago, Chile
We use the case of the retreating glaciers of Cerro El Plomo near Santiago, Chile to call for more collaborative studies between glaciologists, social scientists, and local communities.
From Transition to Antifragility: A Spatial Approach to Innovation and Territorial Regeneration in the Alpine Region
The research explores spatial strategies for Alpine transitions, proposing hubs in Valtellina to foster innovation, reduce disparities, and enhance sustainability within the EUSALP framework.
Festival Obscura: Gender in Festival-Driven Mountaineering Documentaries
Are mountain film festivals getting better at depicting women and minorities? The films Pretty Strong (2020) and Cholitas (2019) show that the answer is: perhaps.
Echoes of the Forgotten: Resilience of Isolated Mountain Communities
This documentary captures the untold stories of mountain communities, exploring their resilience and cultural identity in the face of historical silence.
Playing the way through: combining science, psychology and visioning exercises for middle school students to think about mountain community futures
A workshop with teenagers from a mountain community that combined science education, eco-emotions and visioning to increase awareness of the environmental crisis and strengthen the sense of agency.
Communication Design in Trekking: Practical Study and Analysis of Media in the Region of Galicia
This study analyses the impact of communication design on trekking, through a practical approach in Galicia, evaluating different mediums and their effectiveness on the user experience.