Designing sustainable outdoor activities and green workshops

Educational activities in mountain regions must balance experiential learning with strict environmental stewardship. The Living Lab methodology serves as the gold standard for this balance, fostering dynamic collaboration and the co-creation of solutions.

1. Pre-Activity Preparation and Logistics
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment of the rocky mountain terrain, accounting for slippery parts and varying altitudes.
• Provide participants with strict packing guidelines: recommend breathable pants, hiking shoes, windbreakers and sunhats or headscarves.
• Ensure participants understand that mountain microclimates fluctuate drastically; areas can be simultaneously cold, windy or intensely hot.
2. Structuring a Mountain Living Lab

Day Focus	Key Activities	Learning Outcomes
Exploration	Jeep tours to the mountain base and guided hikes led by local experts.	Direct observation of natural features, identification of environmental challenges and team bonding.
Ideation	Brainstorming sessions, group formation based on expertise and initial project development.	Cultivation of entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative problemsolving regarding mountain conservation.
Prototyping	Expert panel discussions with ecologists and policymakers, followed by field testing of concepts.	Validation of sustainable solutions through direct feedback from local stakeholders.