TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY

LEAVE NO TRACE ETHICS:

Plan  Ahead and Prepare
• Know the regulations and special concerns for the  public lands.
• Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
•  If possible schedule your trip to avoid high impact during the weekend.
•  Visit in small groups. Split larger parties into groups of 4-6.
• Repackage  food to minimize waste.
• Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of  marking paint, rock cairns, or flagging.

Travel and Camp on Durable  Surfaces
• Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock,  gravel, dry grasses, or snow.
• Protect riparian areas by camping at least  200 feet from lakes and streams.
• Good campsites are found, not made.  Altering a site is not necessary.

In popular areas we will:
•  Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
• Walk single file in the  middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
• Keep campsites small. Focus  activity in areas where vegetation is absent.

In pristine areas we  will:
• Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
•  Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
• Not use  campfires.

Dispose of Waste Properly
• Pack it in, pack it out.  Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all  trash, leftover food, and litter.
• Pack out all solid human waste in wag  tag bags.
• Latrine should be set up at least 200 feet from water, camp,  and trails.
• Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
• To wash  yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and  use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained  dishwater.

Leave What You Find
• Preserve the past: examine, but do  not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
• Leave rocks,  plants, and other natural objects as you find them.
• Avoid introducing or  transporting non-native species.
• Do not build structures, furniture, or  dig trenches.