A curated experience of 'nature'
Explorers conquering the outdoors effortlessly to get a photo

* "It’s common for Australians to use social media to find their next hike or swimming spot. Influencers ... can send large numbers of unprepared visitors to fragile or hazardous environments...People want to watch people do crazy things… not talk about risk.”

"Our increasingly curated experience of the outdoors – from manicured trails to social media-driven expectations – has weakened the sense of personal responsibility that once came with venturing into nature."

"Social media funnels huge numbers of people into the same photogenic spots... About a third of visitors said Instagram had influenced their decision to visit, and many described going “for the photo” rather than for the walk or the landscape itself."
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https://theconversation.com/travel-influencers-do-crazy-things-to-entertain-us-and-downplay-the-risks-271400

* How Do We Tackle the Paradox of Accessibility in the Outdoors?
"Accessibility Has Been a Moral Good Without Challenge"
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https://weareexplorers.co/paradox-of-accessibility/

* A Survey Reveals Aussies Are Lacking Hiking and Outdoor Safety Skills >>
https://weareexplorers.co/aussies-lack-outdoor-safety-skills/
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