Environmental consciousness does not happen by itself, at least not for most people. What is needed is education in a friendly and respectful manner. I remember when there was trash on popular trails in the Sierras. Nowadays, you are hard pressed to find much. I think people are picking up after themselves and other people, with pride I might add.
I'm not much of an activist normally, but I feel the community of mountaineers in China is small enough that this is possible to change -- they are rich enough to go climbing, and it may be possible to shame some people into changing their behavior.
BobSmith - Jul 17, 2013 11:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Humans...seem to be thoughtless, over-consuming assholes no matter what country you visit.
TimmyC - Jul 19, 2013 3:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Humans..."I like mankind. It's people I can't stand." - Charles Schultz
Danf - Jul 19, 2013 7:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Humans...true, but I have hope at least that the small subset of people who climb mountains (here in China even) can be different.
ywardhorner - Jul 21, 2013 10:06 am - Voted 10/10
NiceKudos to you for packing out the trash left by apparent scumbags. And congrats on a nice climb!
Marcsoltan - Jul 23, 2013 12:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Kudos to you guys!Environmental consciousness does not happen by itself, at least not for most people. What is needed is education in a friendly and respectful manner. I remember when there was trash on popular trails in the Sierras. Nowadays, you are hard pressed to find much. I think people are picking up after themselves and other people, with pride I might add.
Danf - Jul 23, 2013 7:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Kudos to you guys!I'm not much of an activist normally, but I feel the community of mountaineers in China is small enough that this is possible to change -- they are rich enough to go climbing, and it may be possible to shame some people into changing their behavior.