2011 January | Thomson Safaris

Celebrating Environmental Initiatives

Environmental responsibility is important to us here at Thomson. You probably already know our safari camps in Tanzania operate with a low impact on the environment – even our office in Boston is powered by solar electricity. (The energy captured by our roof panels over the past two years can operate a television for 238,803 hours!)

We are excited to partner with a like-minded organization, the Green Living Project (GLP), which documents and promotes global sustainability initiatives – like eco-lodging, voluntourism and responsible travel – around the globe.

glp boston event Celebrating Environmental Initiatives

GLP is hosting a local event on Thursday night, featuring their premiere of their film documenting new sustainability-related projects across Central America and Maine – and we will be there! You can find us raffling off Thomson goodies, enjoying the live music and complementary refreshments, and maybe even shopping for gear at EMS with the discount offered that night only. Stop by and see us!

Location: Eastern Mountain Sports, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Date: Thursday, January 27^th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Dream Big and Stay Positive

We’re only a few weeks into the New Year but if you’re finding those resolutions are already falling by the wayside, take some inspiration from Helga to stick with them. At 78, this Thomson trekker set her goals on conquering Kilimanjaro and became the second-oldest woman ever to reach the top. What’s more is that she climbed with grace and humility.

She said about her accomplishment, “I never think of it as anything special. It came as a big surprise to me that I am the second oldest woman to successfully have reached the summit. I’m sure it is only thanks to Thomson’s superb crew.”

Wilfred, the group’s guide, commented that she was an inspiration by saying, “Bibi is my rock star, she makes everyone in the group happy.” (Bibi is Swahili for Grandmother) So what’s Helga’s secret? She cites a strong positive attitude and living by this mantra: It is good to try something we think we cannot do because we find out, we can.

Helga at the summit / The surprise celebration at the trail gate following the trek

Find out why Helga set her sights on conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and details about the trek in her article, Kilimanjaro Adventure – Why Climb the Mountain?