If you practice or work professionally in outdoor activities, you’ve certainly already used eTrilhas. The app gathers information about trails throughout Brazil, with photos of the main attractions, including some trails…
Leave No Trace (LNT), in partnership with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, has launched a free course on responsible fishing in marine protected areas.…
Since July 2025, all Leave No Trace Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors are required to recertify every two years to maintain active status. This update ensures that instructors continue teaching…
On September 23, the Horto Florestal de Itamonte was the stage for the first edition of the “Guardians of Nature” Project, an environmental education initiative focused on the ethics of Minimum…
The Parque Estadual Serra do Mar – Núcleo Bertioga has been experiencing exponential growth in the number of visitors. In 2024, around 12,000 people enjoyed the park’s natural beauty. In just…
On July 18, 19, and 20, Quixadá, in the hinterland of Ceará, hosted the first edition of the Ceará Mountain Festival, sponsored by Gear Tips. Created to raise awareness about the…
Gear Tips is among the finalists of the Mountain Protection Award 2025, promoted by the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation). The award recognizes projects focused on sustainability and tackling climate…
When we discuss ethics in natural environments, we often face the challenge of communicating best practices without sounding authoritarian. How can we guide someone without simply “scolding” them? How can we…
Gear Tips has just reached another milestone with the Programa CAPACITAR: the first Leave No Trace – Level 1 Instructor training in Brazil’s Northeast region. The course was held in Chapada…
The Gear Tips EMPOWERMENT Program has been officially recognized as a Gold Standard Program by Leave No Trace, becoming the first program outside the United States to receive this distinction. This…
On March 22 and 23, the Empowerment Program by Gear Tips, in partnership with Kampa, the NGI ICMBio Mantiqueira, Milla Expedições, and Okê Aventura, will hold the first edition of the…
Excessive tourism — or overtourism — refers to the overcrowding of popular destinations, harming the local environment, economies, and communities. This issue is becoming increasingly urgent for many destinations worldwide. However,…
Social media has become a powerful way to inspire people to explore nature, but this influence comes with significant responsibilities. When sharing outdoor experiences on social media, it is essential to…
The Principle 6 of Leave No Trace – Respect Wildlife reminds us of the importance of maintaining a healthy and responsible relationship with wildlife. Feeding them, although it may seem harmless…
Gear Tips is the only Brazilian company classified as “Corporate Partner” of the Leave No Trace NGO in Brazil. Since 2023, through the CAPACITAR Program, it offers to guides, instructors and…
