The Leave No Trace principles for minimizing a camper's impact on the outdoors.
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- What is the first of the seven Leave No Trace principles?
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Why should campers travel and camp on durable surfaces?
- To prevent vegetation damage and soil erosion in undisturbed areas
- What does 'pack it in, pack it out' mean in camping?
- Take all trash and waste with you when you leave camp
- How far away from water should you dig a cathole for human waste?
- At least 200 feet
- What type of surface is considered durable for camping?
- Rock, gravel, sand, or established campsites
- Should you pick wildflowers or plants as camping souvenirs?
- No, leave them for others to enjoy
- What is a low-impact alternative to a traditional campfire?
- A portable camping stove
- How should you dispose of cold campfire ashes?
- Scatter them widely away from camp, or pack them out
- At what distance should you stay from large wildlife like bears or elk?
- At least 100 feet away
- Should you feed wildlife at a campsite or on a trail?
- No, feeding wildlife makes them dependent on humans and can be dangerous
- What should you do with food scraps and cooking waste?
- Pack them out, do not bury or scatter them
- How can you respect other campers' experiences?
- Minimize noise and keep your campsite out of sight of other groups
- What does the 'Leave What You Find' principle protect?
- Historic artifacts, natural objects, and the environment for future visitors
- When might you avoid campfires in alpine or sensitive areas?
- During fire restrictions or in high-impact areas
- Why is staying on established trails a key Leave No Trace practice?
- It concentrates impact on existing paths rather than spreading damage to new areas
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