Do virtual glaciers melt actual glaciers, and with what consequences for ice and people? The research focuses on Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, homeland of the Huna Tlingít.
High-altitude Mountaineering amidst Climate Change: Perceptions of Nepali Mountaineers
As climate change threatens local communities relying on mountaineering for their livelihood, we inquire into solutions that can be implemented to mitigate the risk in high-altitude mountaineering.
The Lost Mountain Heritage: Investigating Environmental Stewardship in Mountaineer’s Narratives Trough Archival and Visual Ethnography
Scrutinizing environmental stewardship among early and young generation of mountaineers, historical investigation from 1922-2022
From Cinema to Crag – US Climbing Festivals and Environmental Stewardship
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.
Recreational use and conservation: Assessing the effectiveness of trail restoration in Patagonian alpine ecosystems
Trail restoration at Frey Hut in Patagonia successfully reduced visitor impact on alpine meadows, demonstrating how strategic trail management can contribute to balance conservation and recreation.
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.
Opening Remarks: Mountain Festivals – The Representation, Marketing, and Consumption of Mountaineering Cultures
Harald Höbusch will introduce the phenomenon of mountain festivals – their history, their most prominent types and manifestations, and their scholarly treatment and research potential.
Youth Needs Analysis in Bergama Mountain Villages (Izmir/Turkey) and Tourism’s Place in Sustainable Future Awareness
The study has a qualitative design consisting of a comprehensive needs analysis, a problem-oriented field study and a social comparison. need, , expectation, expectation, vision, awareness, innovation
Geomorphological impact of tourism in the high-mountain environment: a case study of recreational trails in Vinicunca Area, Andes, Peru.
We mapped and documented geomorphological impacts resulting from the initial development of trails and the subsequent intensive tourist activity in the high-mountain environment in the Andes, Peru.