Low Impact Camping Guide
August 28, 2009 posted by All Mountain Sports Staff
Filed under Backpacking Tips
Tips for an Improved Winderness Ethic from All Mountain Sports
Camping
- Never camp within 100 feet of fresh water
- Blend into the environment
- Select previously used campsites
- Never dig up grass to clear tent site
Fires
- No fires unless an emergency situation arises
- If a fire is necessary, use previously made pits
- Make sure you put your fire ALL THE WAY OUT
- Never cut trees for wood, use dead wood
Garbage
- Pack it in, Pack it out!!
- Take only pictures, leave only footprints
Sanitation
- Use outhouses if provided
- Pack out all waste
Water
- Never dump waste or soap into fresh water
- Clean dishes away from streams and lakes
Traveling in the Wilderness
- Never take shortcuts on switchbacks
- Rest on hard ground, not grass or flowers
General Impact Guidelines
- Know the area
- Know first aid and CPR
- Know navigation techniques
- Check weather reports
- Speak softly
- Blend into your surroundings
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