The southern Lesotho village of Malealea is alive with activity. A party of tourists is about to ride out on an afternoon excursion, and their doughty Basotho ponies are being saddled and prepped. Others are going on a village walk, and their guides are being introduced. <i>Escape</i> explores a lodge at the gateway to Lesotho’s Maluti mountains that sets standards in responsible tourism and exotic outdoor adventure.