Our vision is: For the global hiking and trekking community to be united and work together to protect trails and make trekking sustainable To fulfil the vision, our mission is: To establish an association that defends the interests and activities of the global hiking and trekking community; to protect trails, their terrains, ecosystems, culture and heritage through campaigning, consulting and educational programs; to safeguard the future of trekking through sustainability certification, verification and training for guides, trekkers and trails.