4th q

• 7 principles of leave no trace

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize wildfire impacts
  6. Respect wildfire
  7. Be considerate of other visitors
• Plan ahead and prepare

  • ensures low-risk adventures, properly located campsites, appropriate campfires
  • comfortable and fun camping will more likely with proper planning
• Travel and camp on durable surface

  • high-use areas - existing trails
  • remote, less-traveled areas - spread out, take different paths
  • choose the most durable surfaces such as rock
• Dispose of waste properly

  • pack in and pack out trash
  • wastewater 200 feet away from water sources (use biodegradable soap)
  • dig 6-8 cat holes 200 feet away from water sources