Keys to Responsible Recreation in the BackCountry
Having a good time is pretty high on everyone’s to do list, especially when surrounded by awesome views and super-awesome friends. We hike, bike, climb, camp, raft, fish, hunt, four-wheel, sleep and eat – among other things – in the backcountry. If not done properly, that’s a lot of wear and tear on our natural resources. Responsible recreation ensures future outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as you have. Without a recreation code of ethics, our backcountry would become a thing of the past. Here are some universally agreed upon keys for having a good time – the right way.
-Take only pictures, leave only footprints. If you carry it in, carry it out. This will eliminate litter.
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read moreWild Country Companion – The Ultimate Guide to No-Trace Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Safety
When I was in the military, I wanted to leave no trace for tactical reasons. This was especially true as a sniper. We wanted to go where no one would see us and leave without a trace. As a civilian, I still don’t want to leave a trace when I visit the woods. Now it’s not necessarily for tactical reasons, but just to preserve our wildlife. I live in Montana, and am fortunate to have plentiful wilderness areas at my disposal. It is always a bit sad when I’m on a hike with my family and we run across someone’s garbage. I’m teaching my little girl that we want to leave the woods the same, or better when we pack other’s garbage out, as when we went in.
That’s why I’m glad Will Harmon wrote “Wild Country Companion: The Ultimate Guide to No-trace Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Safety.” This book is full of advice from top experts on how you can make choices that best suit your surroundings, skills, and modes of travel to reduce your impact to our wild lands. There are many no-trace outdoor recreation and wilderness safety options in this guide, including ideas for building campfires, selecting campsites, travel routes, protecting your food from bears and other wildlife, staying found, staying healthy, avoiding conflicts with other outdoor users, and more.
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