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Brian Anderson – Retreating New Zealand Glaciers

July 29, 2016 johnharlin

Watch Brian Anderson’s talk below: Brian Anderson is a Senior Research Fellow at the Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of…

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Australasia, Brian Anderson, Climate Change Filed under: brian anderson

Olivier Moret & Pascal Mao – Mountain Sustainability issues facing Mont Blanc

johnharlin

Watch Olivier Moret and Pascal Mao’s talk below: Olivier Moret leads the Petzl Foundation which supports or initiates not-for-profit projects…

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Climate Change, Europe, Human Waste, Land Management, Olivier Moret, Pascal Mao Filed under: Olivier Moret, Pascal Mao, Petzl

Panel Discussion – Lou Sanson and Simon Cox

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Antarctica, Australasia, Climate Change, Lou Sanson, Simon Cox, South America Filed under: Lou Sanson, Simon Cox

Simon Cox – New Zealand Mountains Falling Down

johnharlin

Watch Simon Cox’s talk below: Dr Simon Cox is a Principal Scientist at GNS Science in Dunedin, with professional expertise…

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Australasia, Climate Change, Simon Cox Filed under: Simon Cox

Lou Sanson – Antarctica to the Southern Alps – an approach to sustainability

johnharlin

Watch Lou Sanson’s talk below: Lou Sanson was the Chief Executive of Antarctica New Zealand for seven years, responsible for…

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Antarctica, Conservation, Lou Sanson, South America Filed under: Lou Sanson

Tēnā koutou – greetings and welcome to Sustainable Summits 2016

July 14, 2016 johnharlin

(View 2016’s conference here.) The first Sustainable Summit Conference was held in Colorado in 2010 as “Exit Strategies” with a…

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), Australasia, Dave Bamford, John Cocks, Land Management Filed under: 2016

Doug Whittaker – How Many Is Too Many? Setting Capacities And Allocating Mountain Use

July 31, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Doug Whittaker’s talk at the 2014 Sustainable Summits Conference below: How Many Is Too Many? Setting Capacities And Allocating…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Doug Whittaker, Human Waste, Land Management, North America, Trampling Filed under: doug whittaker, human waste, land management

Dr. Michael Loso – The Trajectory and Fate of Crevassed Human Waste on Denali

johnharlin

Watch Michael Loso’s presentation below: Each year, over 1,000 climbers attempt to climb Mt. McKinley via the West Buttress, located…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, Michael Loso, North America Filed under: alaska, denali, human waste, michael loso

Garry Porter – Everest Biogas Project

johnharlin

Watch Garry Porter’s presentation on the Everest Biogas Project below: Garry Porter- A Waste Solution for Everest: The Biogas Project…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Garry Porter, Human Waste Filed under: everest, garbage, garry porter, human waste, nepal

Everest Knot Panel Discussion

johnharlin

View the Everest Knot panel discussion below: Panel: Conrad Anker, Melissa Arnott, Dr. Markus Hallgren, John Harlin, Dawa Steven Sherpa,…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Conrad Anker, Dawa Steven Sherpa, Finances, Garbage, Human Waste, John Harlin, Land Management, Markus Hallgren, Melissa Arnot, Mike Gauthier Filed under: conrad anker, dawa steven sherpa, everest, john harlin, melissa arnot, mike gauthier, nepal

Dawa Steven Sherpa – New and novel ideas to reduce impacts on Nepal’s peaks and trails

July 23, 2014 johnharlin

Dawa Steven Sherpa chairs the Nepal Mountaineering Association’s Environment Protection Committee. Dawa Steven is currently a board member of the…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Dawa Steven Sherpa, Uncategorized Filed under: 2014, dawa steven sherpa, everest, himalaya, khumbu, presenters

Ken Karstens – Denali Pioneers

July 15, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Ken Karstens’s presentation below: Ken Karstens presented on the early history of Denali climbing. View Ken’s slides below: Ken…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Ken Karstens, North America Filed under: climbing, denali, sustainable summits

Roger Robinson – Denali National Park’s Clean Climb Program

July 7, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Roger Robinson’s presentation below: Roger Robinson Denali National Park’s Clean Climb Program. An historical review of mountaineering education, climber…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Education, Human Waste, North America, Roger Robinson, Tourism Filed under: denali, roger robinson

Erik Murdock & Ty Tyler – Climbing Management Plans, Concepts and Case Studies

July 6, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Erik Murdock and Ty Tyler’s presentation below: Erik Murdock PhD and Ty Tyler Climbing Management Plans: Concepts and Case…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Education, Erik Murdock, Land Management, Minimizing Impact, North America, Tourism, Ty Tyler, Uncategorized Filed under: climbing, erik murdoc, ty tyler

Phunuru Sherpa & Conrad Anker – The Khumbu Climbing School as a Model for Mountaineering Leadership

johnharlin

Watch Phunuru Sherpa and Conrad Anker’s presentation below: Phunuru Sherpa and Conrad Anker The Khumbu Climbing School: A Model for…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Conrad Anker, Education, Phunuru Sherpa, Social Effects, Tourism Filed under: everest, khumbu, nepal, sherpa

Hanno Doenz – Environmental Practices of the International Federation of Mountain Guides

johnharlin

Watch Hanno Doenz’s presentation below: Hanno Doenz Environmental Practices of the International Federation of Mountain Guides. The foundation, history, and…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Conservation, Europe, Hanno Doenz, Minimizing Impact, Tourism Filed under: conservation, hanno doenz, mountain guides

Zara Sanchez – Environmental Practices in Peru’s Protected Natural Areas

johnharlin

Watch Zara Sanchez’s presentation below: Zara Sanchez Environmental Practices in Peru’s Protected Natural Areas. Protected Natural Areas (ANP) are fundamental…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Conservation, Land Management, South America, Zara Sanchez Filed under: peru, sernanp, zara sanchez

Scott Massey – The Professional Mountain Guide as a Partner for Education and Resource Protection

johnharlin

Watch Scott Massey’s presentation below: The American Mountain Guides Association’s push to set the highest standards in our mountain areas.…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Education, Minimizing Impact, North America, Scott Massey, Tourism Filed under: amga, education, scott massey

Stephan Taranto – Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in the Central Andes of Bolivia

July 5, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Stephan Taranto’s presentation below: Stephan Taranto Addressing Waste Management Barriers and Opportunities through Building Sustainable Partnerships with Community-Based Tourism…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Garbage, Human Waste, Social Effects, South America, Stephan Taranto Filed under: bolivia, stephan taranto, tourism

Geoff Hill – How Remote Toilets Work and What They Should Really be Doing

johnharlin

Watch Geoff Hill’s presentation below: Dr. Geoff Hill How Remote Toilets Work (or Fail to Work) and What They Should…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Geoff Hill, Human Waste, North America Filed under: geoff hill, human waste

Conrad Anker – Climbing in the Alaska Range

johnharlin

Watch Conrad Anker’s presentation below: Conrad Anker – Climbing in the Alaska Range Sustainable Summits Conference 2014

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Conrad Anker, North America, Tourism Filed under: alaska, conrad anker

Markus Hallgren – Extreme Environments and Everyday Decision-Making

July 4, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Markus Hallgren’s talk below: Markus Hallgren Extreme Environments – Everyday Decision-making. Markus Hällgren is a professor in business administration…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Markus Hallgren, Social Effects Filed under: markus hallgren

Karen Rollins – Environmental Practices for Managing Energy, Water, and Wastewater at Off Grid Mountain Facilities

johnharlin

Watch Karen Rollins’s presentation below: Karen Rollins Best Environmental Practices for Managing Energy, Water, and Wastewater at Off Grid Mountain…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Energy, Karen Rollins, North America Filed under: energy, karen rollins

Tetsuya Hanamura – Environmental Management on Mt. Fuji and Mountains in Japan

johnharlin

Watch Tetsuya Hanamura’s presentation below: Tetsuya Hanamura Environmental Management on Mt. Fuji and Mountains in Japan. Declared a World Cultural…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Garbage, Human Waste, Land Management, Social Effects, Tetsuya Hanamura Filed under: fuji, japan, tetsuya hanamura

Nick Lewis – Managing Environmental Impacts on Antarctica’s Highest Mountains

johnharlin

Watch Nick Lewis’s presentation below: Nick Lewis Garbage In, Garbage Out: Managing Environmental Impacts on Antarctica’s Highest Mountains. Nick heads…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Antarctica, Garbage, Human Waste, Land Management, Minimizing Impact, Nick Lewis Filed under: antarctica, nick lewis

Paul Anderson – Denali’s Backcountry Management Plan: Lessons Learned

johnharlin

Watch Paul Anderson’s presentation below: Paul Anderson Denali’s Backcountry Management Plan: Lessons Learned From The Challenges, Successes And Failures In…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Land Management, North America, Paul Anderson Filed under: denali, national parks, paul anderson, wilderness

Manzoor Hussain – User Impacts in Pakistan’s Mountains

johnharlin

Watch Manzoor Hussain’s presentation below: Lt. Col. Manzoor Hussain User Impacts in Pakistan’s Mountains. Lt. Col. Manzoor Hussain is president…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Land Management, Manzoor Hussain Filed under: himalaya, manzoor hussain, pakistan

Isabelle Czekajewski – Sanisphere’s Dry Toilets Developed for Mountain Areas

johnharlin

Watch Isabelle Czekajewski’s presentation below: Isabelle Czekajewski Sanisphere’s Dry Toilets Developed for Mountain Areas. Managing human waste in mountain areas…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Europe, Human Waste, Isabelle Czekajewski Filed under: Isabelle Czekajewski

Mehdi Mehrnoush – A Brief Look At User Impacts in the Popular Mountains of Iran

johnharlin

Watch Mehdi Mehrnoush’s presentation below: Mehdi Mehrnoush A Brief Look At User Impacts in the Popular Mountains of Iran. Sustainable…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Mehdi Mehrnoush, Middle East, Minimizing Impact Filed under: iran, mehdi mehrnoush

Phil Powers – Introducing Peter Metcalf of Black Diamond Equipment

johnharlin

Watch Phil Powers’s presentation below: Phil Powers of the American Alpine Club introduces Peter Metcalf of Black Diamond Equipment

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Posted in: 2016 Conference (the talks), North America, Phil Powers, Social Effects Filed under: phil powers

Peter Metcalf – From Fringe to Mainstream: Mountaineering’s Transformation in North America

johnharlin

Watch Peter Metcalf’s presentation below: Peter Metcalf From Fringe to Mainstream: Mountaineering’s transformation in North America. The founding CEO/President of…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), North America, Peter Metcalf, Social Effects Filed under: peter metcalf

Traute Parrie – Sustainable Leadership

johnharlin

Watch Traute Parrie’s presentation below: Watch Ellen Lapham’s introduction of Traute Parrie below: Traute Parrie Sustainable Leadership Traute describes some…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Land Management, North America, Traute Parrie Filed under: traute parrie

John Leffel – The Latest on Human Waste, Ecoli and other Pathogens

johnharlin

Watch John Leffel’s presentation below: Capt. John Leffel: Effectively Managing Health and Safety: The Latest on Human Waste, Ecoli and…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, John Leffel, North America Filed under: human waste, john leffel, sustainable summits

Suzuki, Anzai, Matsumoto – Groundwater and soil pollution with nitrate nitrogen by land disposal of wastewater, and a trial measure against the issues

July 3, 2014 johnharlin

Groundwater and soil pollution with nitrate nitrogen by land disposal of wastewater, and a trial measure against the issues. These issues…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Asia, Human Waste, Tomio Suzuki Filed under: tomio suzuki

Joe Arnold – Solar Dehydrating Toilets, a Case Study in Rocky Mountain National Park

July 1, 2014 johnharlin

Watch Joe Arnold’s talk below: The solar dehydrating toilets on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park have been in…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, Joe Arnold, North America Filed under: colorado, human waste, joe arnold, national parks, rmnp, toilets

Blaise Agresti – Safety and Routes in an Era of Increasing Rockfall on Mont Blanc, France

johnharlin

Watch Blaise Agresti’s talk about Mont Blanc below: Can the hazards of stone fall encountered on the popular route on…

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Posted in: 2014 Conference (the talks), Blaise Agresti, Climate Change, Europe Filed under: blaise agresti, chamonix, climate change, france, mont blanc, rockfall

Tom Hopkins & John Cocks: Managing human waste in the wild

July 31, 2010 johnharlin

Watch Tom Hopkins & John Cocks’s on Managing human waste in the wild talk below: Tom Hopkins & John Cocks…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Australasia, Human Waste, John Cocks, Tom Hopkins Filed under: human waste, john cocks, new zealand, tom hopkins

Brenda Land – Backcountry Human Waste Systems, Pros & Cons

johnharlin

Watch Brenda Land’s talk at the 2010 Exit Strategies Conference: Brenda Land Forest Service Exit Strategies 2010 Sustainable Summits View…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Brenda Land, Human Waste, North America Filed under: brenda land, forest service, human waste

Adam French – Ishinca Peace Toilets, Cordillera Blanca, Peru

johnharlin

Watch Adam French’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Ishinca Peace Toilets, Cordillera Blanca, Peru Adam French Exit Strategies Conference 2010…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Adam French, Human Waste, South America, Uncategorized Filed under: adam french, huascaran, human waste, peru, toilets

Roger Robinson Evolution of Clean Climbing Practices in Denali National Park, Alaska

July 28, 2010 johnharlin

Roger Robinson Evolution of Clean Climbing Practices in Denali National Park, Alaska Exit Strategies Conference 2010 Sustainable Summits Initiative Read…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, North America, Roger Robinson Filed under: alaska, denali, national parks, roger robinson

Mike Mortimer – Introduction to the Exit Strategies Conference

July 4, 2010 johnharlin

Watch Mike Mortimer’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: (needs uploading) Mike Mortimer Introduction to the Exit Strategies Conference 2010 Mike…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, Mike Mortimer, North America Filed under: exit strategies, mike mortimer

Doug Whittaker – River Recreation and Human Waste

johnharlin

Watch Doug Whittaker’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Doug Whittaker River Recreation and Human Waste Exit Strategies Conference 2010 Sustainable…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Doug Whittaker, Human Waste, North America Filed under: doug whittaker, exit strategies, human waste, rivers

Karen Rollins & Geoff Hill – Black Water Management Options Analysis

johnharlin

Watch Karen Rollins and Geoff Hill’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Karen Rollins + Geoff Hill Black Water Management Options…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Geoff Hill, Human Waste, Karen Rollins, North America Filed under: exit strategies, geoff hill, human waste, karen rollins

Garry Oye – Mt. Whitney Case Study

johnharlin

Watch Garry Oye’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: (needs uploading) Garry Oye, NPS Washington DC Mt. Whitney Case Study Chief…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Garry Oye, Human Waste, North America Filed under: exit strategies, garry oye, human waste, mt whitney, national parks

Dawa Steven Sherpa – Human Waste in the Himalayas

johnharlin

Watch Dawa Steven Sherpa’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Dawa Steven Sherpa Human Waste in the Himalayas Exit Strategies Conference…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Asia, Dawa Steven Sherpa, Human Waste Filed under: dawa steven sherpa, everest, exit strategies, himalaya, nepal

Michael Ells – Surface Disposal

johnharlin

Watch Mike Ells’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Michael Ells Surface Disposal Professor Emeritus, Ferris State University Exit Strategies Conference…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, Michael Ells, North America Filed under: exit strategies, human waste, michael ells

Ben Lawhon – Catholes

johnharlin

Watch Ben Lawhon’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Ben Lawhon Catholes View Ben’s slides below: Lawhon – Catholes: History, research…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Ben Lawhon, Human Waste, North America Filed under: ben lawhon, exit strategy, human waste

Hawk Metheny – Moldering Composting of human waste

johnharlin

Watch Hawk Metheny’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Hawk Metheny Moldering Composting of human waste Exit Strategies Conference 2010 Sustainable…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Hawk Metheny, Human Waste, North America Filed under: exit strategies, hawk metheny, human waste

Hawk Metheny – Batch Bin Composting of Human Waste

johnharlin

Watch Hawk Metheny’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Hawk Metheny Batch Bin Composting of human waste Exit Strategies Conference 2010…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Hawk Metheny, Human Waste, North America Filed under: exit strategies, hawk metheny, human waste

John Leffel – Human Waste Disposal, a public health perspective

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Watch John Leffel’s presentation to Exit Strategies below: Capt. John Leffel Human Waste Disposal, a public health perspective. Exit Strategies…

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Posted in: 2010 Conference (the talks), Human Waste, John Leffel, North America Filed under: exit strategies, human waste, john leffel

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