Wilson Vieira

Wilson Vieira is a freelance photojournalist, author, and mountaineer based in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on long-term documentary reporting at the intersection of climate change, indigenous ways of life, and the relationship between humans and the environment. His current long-term projects span the Congo Basin, Ukraine, and mountain regions in Africa and Europe. You can find his work at: wilson-vieira.com | @wilsonvieiraphoto
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More than just a ring: Safety and tradition in Saxon Switzerland

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The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are known (and infamous) for their strict climbing rules, created to protect the sandstone and preserve the adventurous nature of the sport. Even today, these rules remain at the heart of the debate between climbing integrity and safety.

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