Chandigarh, March 14 -- The Snow Marathon League (SMLg), an initiative aimed at promoting adventure sports while raising awareness about environmental conservation and animal welfare in the Himalayas, has been launched in India.

Conceptualised by the team behind the world's highest and Asia's only Snow Marathon held in Lahaul, the league seeks to bring together mountain communities, adventure enthusiasts and environmental advocates to promote responsible engagement with the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The Snow Marathon in Lahaul has already completed four successful editions.

As part of the initiative, the SnowTails Fest, described as the world's highest snow dog race featuring dogs and their owners, will be held in Lahaul from March 2...