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Hiking in European Mountains - Trends and Horizons (Hardcover)
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Hiking in European Mountains - Trends and Horizons (Hardcover)
Series: De Gruyter Studies in Tourism
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Nature sports in general and hiking in particular have become, in
our urban and post-industrial societies, a growing phenomenon
practiced by millions of citizens. The motivations and interests of
this large group are varied, but they have a common element: to
disconnect from stressful modern life and reconnect with nature.
National parks and other protected areas are the preferred
destinations, but they present an challenging contrast for land
management: conservation versus tourist use. While once considered
a romantic practice of escape and discovery, hiking is now a
consumer product and a tourist experience. It promises experiences
of disconnection, quiet and health; yet, natural spaces are
increasingly scarce and more often than not they are crowded by
other recreationalists. This book presents a multidisciplinary
perspective on the latest trends and developments in hiking. In
particular, the authors work from a European perspective with
various outdoor recreation models represented and different
conservation initiatives explored in the contexts of Spain, Norway,
Poland, Germany and Lebanon. Collectively, the authors attend to
hiking as a social phenomenon and economic opportunity, which has
the potential to sustainably revitalize rural destinations, if
managed properly.
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