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| The �Leave No Trace� ethics Mountaineers are guided by three important rules: | |
| Take nothing but pictures. | In as much as we enjoy what we see,
it belongs in the wilderness and should not be taken. |
| Leave nothing but footprints. | We are visitors and at best
intruders of the mountains. Let's do our share in preserving it by
hiking only on established trails, by practicing low-impact camping
and by leaving the areas as pristine just as we came to see them. Pack
out all your garbage! If you don't take out your garbage, nature
cannot just decompose it; it will be there forever. I've been to some
popular areas many times and despite the beauty of the place, I felt
dismayed when I see traces of previous visitors. |
| Kill nothing but time. | The flora and fauna that we encounter are integral part of the ecosystem and should be left untouched. |
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BACKPACKING REMINDERS 1.MAKE A LIST,CHECK IT TWICE A checklist helps you plan ahead and streamline the packing process. Make your list as specific as you can.2.CUT DOWN ON FOOD BULK. Plan your menu carefully.Bring pre- measured amount of food items.This will avoid both food spoilage and unnecessary backpack load.choose lightweight cooktools and messkits and pack us musch food into them befoore bringing additional foodkeepers. 3.FIRST AID,FIRST THING. Bring safety with you at all times.never disregard the neccesity of bringing a first aid kit. no matter how easy you think your adventure may be. 4.EXTRAS COUNT. Dont hesitate to bring extras of the neccessary items.you are only being cautious and prepared for any emergency situations,which is a smart move.Extra medicine,water, clothes,fuel, or pegs wont hurt. 5.EASY ON YOUR SHOULDERS. Pack the heavier stuff(filled water containers,tents,etc.) along the part of the backpack that faces your back.this packing technique will make it easier on your shoulders as you carry your backpack because it distributes part of the weight along your back. 6.SEPERATE CRITICAL ITEMS. Pack two sets of important prescription medicines. Place one with your belongings.and another somewhere else. such as with kitchen supplies. if one gets wet.damaged, or misplaced, youll have backup supply ready and waiting. 7.BEAT THE WEATHER. Dont let nature catch you unprepared. Always bring protection from the rain or cold.such as ponchos,emergency thermal blankets, and the like. 8.DOUBLE-CHECK Check and clean your equiptment before packing them into your bag.You may be bringing defective stove ,or a torn fly sheet without your knowledge. 9.WATERPROOF/LEAKPROOF. Pack your camping stuff in resealable plastic bags. To leakproof bottled liquids with screw top openings, cover the spout with a small plastic sheet. then seal it with a rubberband before screwing the bottlecap back on. After all your stuff are water/leakproofed, place and seal them in a garbage bag before putting them into your backpack. 10.LEARN AT HOME NOT OUTTHERE. Familiarized youself with your equiptment before you pack and leave home. Learn how everything works in advance and youll be prepared for a smooth fun-filled adventure trip. |
LEAVE NO TRACE ETHICS:
PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE. Know the area and what to expect Repackage food to minimize weight. Select Appropriate equiptment.Respect the Visitors (other campers)desire for solitude.Learn about the habitats and what it takes to protect them. CAMP AND TRAVEL ON DURABLE SURFACES Concentrate use in resistant areas. Avoid placeswhere impact is just beginning.Camp away from existing water. Conserve water.Avoid polluting water resources DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY. Bring out inorganic and organic waste.. including food scraps. carry out litter left by others.Dispose of human waste responsibly Minimize soap and food scraps in waste water LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND. Protect coltural resources, including archeological artifacts.Avoid damaging live trees and plants.leave natural object. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACT. Fires are sometimes appropriate, but firewood selection,gathering and use.as well as careful campfire site selection and fire tending are critical to minimizing impact. RESPECT WILDLIFE. Enjoy Wildlife at a distance, never feed wildlife,store food securely minimize noise,avoid sensitive habitat, avoid disturbing wildlife. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS. Avoid conflicts. Minimize crowding respect the privacy of other visitors, let nature's sounds prevail.  |
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BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: Personal Items & Equiptment
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Group Items & Equiptment
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optional items and equiptment
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