Mountaineers Books Leave No Trace

A Guide to the New Wilderness EtiquetteHumans belong in the wilderness we only need to make our passing as undectable as possible. But beyond cleaning up your trash and not cutting down trees for firewood how far should you go to minimize your impact What is really important from an environmental standpoint and what is too extremeHikers climbers backcountry skiers mountain bikers equestrians sea kayakers canoeists and rafters: Leave No Trace is your guide to realistic and doable practices for moving gently through the land. This book is based on the Leave No Trace ethic and techniques as developed by the National Outdoor Leadership School NOLS and espoused by Leave No Trace Inc. and all federal management agencies the U.S. Forest Service the National Park Service the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service.Features:Written by Annette McGivney192 pagesPaperbackTips on everything from choosing a campsire to food and garbage handling to personal hygieneSections on special environments including desert tundra and archaeological sitesInput from representatives of the U.S. Forest Service NOLS and Leave No Trace Inc.Tips on teaching Leave No Trace practices to children and othersUseful sidebars capture key information