Ecotourism has emerged as an important economic activity in the region which includes trekking, mountaineering, river rafting and other nature oriented activities.

Outside of research, Aarseth's interests include mountaineering, trekking and wildlife.

Specialized courses include folk music, dance, mountaineering and health.

Recreational activities include backpacking, day hiking, fishing, rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing and snowshoeing.

His interests also include chess, judo, mountaineering, sculpture and music.

Some land visits may include mountaineering, skiing or even a visit to the South Pole.

Other activities include mountaineering, boating and fishing, and mountain biking.

His personal hobbies include archery, archaeology, and mountaineering.

A week in Germany in the summer of 2008 included rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and paddle sport.

Programs included backpacking, rock climbing and mountaineering.