Mountaineering Census 2025
If you hike, climb, run, bike or simply live the mountain in some way, we have an important invitation: answer the Mountaineering Census 2025 (CEMON)! The Census is a voluntary project,…
Reflection
Exclusion Trails: Racism and Inequality in Outdoor Activities
The mountaineer Aretha Duarte gained media attention in 2021 when she became the first Black Latin American woman to climb Mount Everest. Behind this grand and challenging personal achievement, Aretha had…
Speak for Nature: the Authority of the Resource technique in Leave No Trace
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…
Rechargeable Headlamps: A Critical Look at Sustainability and Planned Obsolescence
In recent years, rechargeable headlamps have come to dominate the outdoor market, gaining popularity thanks to the promise of being lighter, more compact, and practical. Equipped with integrated batteries, these headlamps…
The Crisis of the Anxious Generation – An Analysis of the Best-Seller Reflecting on the Role of Nature in Preventing Mental Disorders
In the last decade, the world has witnessed a significant increase in mental disorders among children and adolescents. Anxiety, depression, self-harm, and even suicide have become an increasingly common reality among…
The urgency of fostering children’s and teenagers’ connection with nature
What emotional memories do you carry from your childhood? For many adults, a connection with nature is part of those memories. From playing outdoors, experiencing the thrill of climbing a tree…
The Responsibility of Sharing Nature Experiences on Social Media
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…
How I learned the meaning of the word solitude on the Camino de Santiago
It was a cold morning when I put my backpack on and took my first steps on the Camino de Santiago. I left behind the comfort of home, the constant presence…
When Your Routine Changes: How to Adjust?
Studies, work, family, commitments… there are many variables that directly interfere with our routines. In fact, they shake them up a bit. But how to deal with it? Well, I’m sorry…
Questions about Experiencing Adventures and Tourism
On October 9, 2024, the “II Seminário Estadual de Turismo Rural e de Aventura” took place at the Le Canton hotel in Teresópolis, RJ. The place is known for its European-style…
