Massive over-tourism on India's Stok Kangri, 6154m, in Ladakh, finally led All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA) to ban all activities for three years. Here is ALTOA’s exclusive statement.
Hemlocks in many inaccessible riparian areas in the Southeast are threatened by an invasive parasite. In a unique pairing between conservation groups and kayakers, they can be accessed and saved.
One of India's highest trekking peaks, Stok Kangri will be closed for the entirety of 2020-22. The Outdoor Journal reached out to the Indian adventure industry for comments.
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