As a result, the whole world is talking about climate change - about how to prevent its worst consequences and who can contribute what. Global climate conferences, national politicians, scientists, private individuals, NGOs, etc. are racking their brains over what an effective climate policy could look like. Many committed individuals are adapting their lifestyles, and NGOs are tirelessly trying to raise awareness of the issue in society and politics. The first political successes are emerging, albeit far too slowly and far too timidly. It is already too late for many things. At the end of this century, in 80 years' time, the Alps will be free of ice and glaciers.
Countless people are therefore getting involved in climate protection - for good reasons. They are traveling less, eating less or no meat, using public transport or bicycles instead of cars, insulating their properties or generally trying to limit their (often unnecessary) consumption.
One group, however, continues to act as if the whole thing is none of their business: outdoor sports enthusiasts. They fly to Mallorca for hiking vacations, to Nepal for mountaineering, to Japan for freeriding, to Brazil for kitesurfing, to Bali for surfing, to the Lofoten Islands for climbing, to Finland for snowshoeing. The list could be extended indefinitely. Otherwise, they generally travel by car, but sometimes hire a sled or even a helicopter in the backcountry.
