Envirotrek2009's Blog

‘Keeping our Playgrounds Clean’

RespectTheMountains.com for the second year running is undertaking a grassroots initiative series called Envirotrek in co operation with Keen Footwear EU.

An Envirotrek is a collaborative event bringing together public, interest groups and local businesses who are interested in contributing at a grassroots level towards sustainable mountain tourism. There are estimated to be a 100 million visitors in the European Alps each year which presents a huge challenge in maintaining the balance of these mountain environments. There is a growing need to provide necessary awareness campaigns to ensure mountain tourists are aware of the pressures that these popular holiday destinations are under.

120 participants were involved in 2009 collecting more than 300 kilograms of rubbish. With the Series extending into a third country in 2010, Respect the Mountains awareness will reach more mountain tourists and provide essential awareness to a wider tourist audience.

The Format of The Ardennes Envirotrek
Maximum participants: 50
10am: Arrival at Voncken Nature Sport Plus, Chanxhe, Belgium;
10.30: Start clean-up;
12.30pm: Lunch;
1.30 : Outdoor activities: Either rock climbing or raft building;
5 pm: BBQ + Sponsor goodiebag distribution;
6 pm: Depart.

Envirotrek All-Inclusive Costs
Adults – 10 Euros
Youth under 16 – 7,50 Euros
* Minimum Age – 8 years

Other Envirotrek 2010 Events Dates and Locations
Mayrhofen, Austria – 23 July 2010
Samoens, France – 13 August 2010

Together Respect the Mountains, Keen Footwear, Ego Indoor Ski, N. Mijnders and Voncken Nature Sport Plus are committed to caring for the Alps, so that future generations can enjoy these special mountain environments.

For more INFORMATION or to SIGN UP, please contact:
Aukje van Gerven, Respect the Mountains Director
+31 651 127 233,
aukje@respectthemountains.com / www.respectthemountains.com

Ardennes Envirotrek Partners