The Uttarakhand government is planning to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in trekking and mountaineering activities. Key proposals include mandatory registration of trekking operators, a minimum age of 14 for high-altitude treks, and compulsory mountaineering certification for guides. The framework, developed by the forest department in consultation with various stakeholders, seeks to address safety concerns following several tragic incidents, including a blizzard that killed nine trekkers in June 2024 and an avalanche that claimed 29 lives in October 2022. Proposed measures include mandatory medical fitness certificates for trekkers, accountability for obtaining weather updates, and insurance for trekking personnel. Additionally, the framework aims to promote local employment by requiring trekking agencies to hire at least 50% of their staff from local communities. The guidelines also call for the establishment of district-level monitoring committees to oversee compliance and ensure the safety of trekking activities.