Hiking enthusiasts will find the many trails and secret places a delight
ISLAMABAD: Towering, majestic and beautiful. Mountains are some of the most beautiful of nature’s structures, stolid as they stand against the sky, of such a size that they can catch the entire countryside in their shadow, and turn back the ravages of storms against their unflinching sides. They are the source of recreation and resource, with snow covered sides providing ski slopes to enthusiasts, and minerals in abundance to those brave enough to delve into their stony sides.
In certain areas of the world they are also a source of unique agriculture, providing ample space for the cultivation of those products that grow best on their slopes. Coffee, cocoa, herbs, spices and the form of handicrafts that spring from the artistic skills of those living on them. International Mountain Day is an opportunity for one to head out and appreciate these unique landforms, and all they have to offer.
Hiking enthusiasts will find the many trails and secret places a delight, as well as being able to enjoy the far-flung places that so few ever visit. Due to the scenic beauty, there is almost always an opportunity to enjoy nature in all its glory. Even better, once you’ve hiked your way into the far reaches of untouched wilderness, you can settle down to camp away from the pollution and chaos of a metropolis.
International Mountain Day is a call to get out into the wild and see what it has to offer!
Laraib Hameed
Published in The Express Tribune, December 12th, 2017.
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