Who we are
A magazine to understand mountains and nature
Altavia is an international digital magazine about mountains, nature, adventure and the environment. We explain what is happening in the world's mountain ranges and ecosystems, and help you enjoy them with more knowledge and more safety.
- Articles published
- 69
- Sections
- 13
- Countries covered
- 35
- Editorial desks
- 5
What we cover
Mountain and environment news explained with context; practical guides to get started and improve; routes with fact sheets; science writing on wildlife, plants and ecosystems; adventure sports —climbing, mountaineering, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, canyoning, skiing—; and gear buying guides based on technical criteria.
Our outlook is global: from the Himalaya to Patagonia, from the Alps to the Andean páramo, from Iceland to Antarctica.
Mission
That anyone who arrives looking for a story leaves with a better understanding of the natural world, eager to explore it and with the tools to do so responsibly.
Principles
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Accuracy before speed
We publish when we can verify. Every piece links to its primary sources: scientific bodies, official services, peer-reviewed publications.
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Safety without shortcuts
In routes and mountain advice we flag which figures are indicative and point to official information. No article replaces judgement, training or a professional guide.
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Transparency
We label sponsored content and affiliate links. Advertising never decides what we cover or how we cover it.
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Respect for nature
We promote leave-no-trace practices and never publish sensitive locations of threatened wildlife or plants.
Editorial policy
We explain in detail how we choose topics, check facts, separate news, analysis and opinion, and correct mistakes in our editorial policy. Our relationship with advertisers and affiliates is described in the affiliate disclosure.
Contact
- Newsroom and suggestions: redaccion@altavianature.com
- Corrections: correcciones@altavianature.com
- Press: prensa@altavianature.com
- Advertising and collaborations: publicidad@altavianature.com
Or write to us using the contact form.