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Leave No Trace.
Andrew Stohner
Principle 1: Plan Ahead. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 1: Plan Ahead. Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns, or flagging.
Josh Lupkin
Principle 2: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces. Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly. Pack out toilet paper or dispose of it in vault toilets, and pack out all hygiene products.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 4: Leave What you Find. Examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. Preserve the past.
Shane Kucera
Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts. Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 6: Respect Wildlife. Never feed animals.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 6: Respect Wildlife. Observe wildlife from a distance, and do not follow or approach it.
Halvor Tweto
Principle 6: Respect Wildlife.
Eric Adsit
Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors. Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
Tyson Gillard
Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors. Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.

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