Responsible travel protects both people and peaks — small choices compound across thousands of trekkers each season.
Porters & guides
Insist on fair load weights (often ~20–25kg including porter’s own gear), waterproof duffels, and rest days written into contracts.
Waste
Carry a refill bottle with purification; say no to double-bagged snacks; pack out batteries and blister packs.
Community
Buy handicrafts direct from cooperatives, learn a few Nepali phrases, and respect photography boundaries in villages.
