What makes us trek at Alpine Interface?
Many of our guests ask us why we do what we do. For many reasons, but most importantly because we truly believe that we live in a global village, and that only through travel will the world become a more harmonious place to live. And, we actually really enjoy walking.
Sounds too good to be true?
Well, maybe, but not for us.
Travel is what drives all of our guides, and especially travel in the mountainous regions of the world. Our guides are skiers, climbers and hikers. But above all, they have chosen a profession, which will allow them to be passionate about what they do. Guiding is not a job, it is a lifestyle. A clich?, possibly, but why not join us and see?
As our company has expanded, so too have the number of destinations. From a purely alpine company, we have grown into a global provider of journeys, but with the same basic idea, that coming into contact with different cultures will make a positive impact on all involved, provided that we tread with care.
Ignorance is, in our opinion, the single most important threat to our planet. Ignorance of others, ignorance of environmentally sound practices, and ignorance of how we impact the people and cultures we come into contact with.
Tourism has become for many countries the most lucrative business possible. And at times, the quest for profit eclipses the need to manage what we have, in order to pass it on to future generations.
For tour operators, managing resources is not our role, but trying to have the most beneficial impact on communities and environment is our responsibility.
Alpine Interface is a supporting business member of STI (Sustainable Travel International), and a member of ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association).
Alpine Interface tries to make a difference, not only to benefit from all the beautiful countries and cultures we visit, but actively try to give something back to them.
The following is a list of foundations we support and, if possible, would like our guests or potential guests to consider. Please have a look at their websites.
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Sherpa Education Fund
The Sherpa Education Found was created by Alpine Ascents. The Sherpa Education Fund provides scholarships for Nepalese children at a private school that integrates education with a respect for the preservation of Sherpa culture. To help give these children greater opportunities, the Foundation raises money for Sherpa children who are from remote areas of Nepal, where access to education is extremely limited. Alpine Interface is sponsoring a Sherpa child to be able to get a comprehensive education. We are proud to be a child sponsor. -
Porter's Progress
Porters' Progress was formed to save the lives of Nepali mountain porters and their families. They run programs that focus upon keeping porters alive while on the trail and nourished at home. Some of the aspects Porter's Progress is focusing on:- Education and Empowerment
- Clothes Lending program
- Child porters
- HIV/Aids awareness
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Sustainable Travel International
Their mission is '...to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly travel by providing programs that help travelers and travel-related companies protect the environmental, socio-cultural and economic needs of the places they visit, and the planet at large. While many parts of the world have taken a leadership role in creating and promoting sustainable travel and tourism initiatives, such as tourism certification and carbon-offset programs, similar programs are virtually non-existent in North America and many developing countries?' Alpine Interface is a supporting member of STI. -
Adventure Travel Trade Association
Adventure Travel Trade Association exists to:- Promote and grow the adventure travel market.
- Provide professional support, development, marketing, and cost-saving resources to members.
- Represent and unify the industry to facilitate knowledge sharing and a common vision.
- Collect, interpret and share exclusive trade and consumer research and trends.
