NORM 8

We adhere to local regulations and respect local communities and cultures

It is of utmost importance that we comply with the laws and regulations of the country or region we visit, be it written laws or customary rules. Any transgression might not only negatively affect our visit, but also those of future climbers and the relationship with our home country or organization. As guests in foreign cultures, we should always conduct ourselves politely and with restraint towards our hosts.

We adhere to climbing regulations implemented by the host country or region, and to local rules even if they appear unreasonable to us.
We respect holy mountains and other sacred or sensitive places, and we avoid offending the cultural and religious feelings of our hosts.
We seek to benefit and assist the local economy and people. We buy regional products, if feasible and utilize local services.
We support fair treatment and conditions for any local workforce whose livelihoods may depend on climbing and mountaineering.
We treat the people in the host country with kindness and respect. Equally, we will treat visitors to our country or region in the same manner.
We respect local customs, cultural and legal rights of landowners. We also respect other visitors who have interests other than climbing and mountaineering.
We respect the traditional local uses of the mountains, including livestock farming, agriculture, economic, cultural, and religious practices.