Ways to Protect the Environment

If possible, use public transport to/from the start/finish place of your trip. Watch the video to the right >

Off-set your CO2 emissions with a reputable organisation such as > Climate Care

Where possible, stay in mountain accommodation that utilise renewable energy sources, local produce and have an environmental policy.

Use solar powered battery chargers to re-charge your electronic equipment such as mobile phones, GPS, Ipods etc. For example, check out the > Solio charger.

Use dedicated toilet facilities in huts, shelters etc.

Avoid buying foods wrapped in layers of plastic and cardboard. Watch the video to the right >

Do not litter. Bring all your trash out with you and dispose of it responsibly.
Tip: Re-pack your trail food before leaving to avoid bringing unnecessary litter in the mountains and dispose of the packaging and wrappings responsibly.

Buy organic produce and buy supplies locally in order to cut down on unnecessary transport and to support local producers.
Tip: Why not make your own trail food? See an example of home-made > trail bars here and > trail mix here.

Use dedicated trails and paths to minimise the areas of erosion.

Do not feed wild animals.

Do not scare, follow or in any other way disturb wild animals. This is even more crucial in winter.
Fact: when a chamois runs 30 meter in fresh snow it uses up the equivalent of 8 days of summer food reserves.

Do not pick or damage wild flowers.