Plan Ahead and Prepare
The worst time to camp.
What is peaktime or busy season?
If you pack it in then you should ..
What is pack it out?
What type of surfaces should set up camp?
What is durable surfaces? Establish campsites, dry grass, snow, rock, and gravel.
This 'Leave No Trace' principle encourages not taking items found in natures such as rocks, plants, and artifacts.
What is Leave What You Find?
Respect the Wildlife principle reminds us to give animals this kind of space while observing them.
What is distance?
What is a small group of 3-5 people?
How deep should a cathole be?
What is 6-8 inches?
How far should you set up camp from lakes and streams?
What is 200 feet?
According to 'Leave No Trace', instead of removing objects, you should use what to capture memories of your findings?
What is a camera, sketch book, or souvenir from the trading post/camp store?
It is important not to do this, even if the animal looks hungry, as it can make them dependent on humans.
What is feeding wildlife?
The weight of your backpack.
What is 20% of your body weight?
How far should a cathole be from water, trails, and camping sites?
What is 200 ft?
What are the best types of campsites?
What are campsites that are found, not made?
This activity is discouraged by 'Leave No Trace' because it can lead to lasting impacts on historic or cultural sites.
What is digging or excavating?
If you encounter a baby animal, Respect the Wildlife advises you to do this, as its mother is likely nearby.
What is leave it alone?
What is marking paint, rock cairns, and flagging?
What type of waste should you avoid bringing?
What is packaging?
What is the best way to walk a trail with a group?
What is single-file line in the middle of the trail?
Leave No Trace say to look at these items but not take them home, especially in national parks.
What are natural objects or artifacts?
Respecting Wildlife includes keeping this kind of pet under control so it doesn't disturb or scare animals.
What is a dog or domestic pet?
Why should you stay in smaller group?
What is to avoid impact on the area?
What type of soap should you use when washing?
What is biodegradable soap?
This word describes the practice of spreading out tents, hiking in small groups, and moving camp daily to prevent soil erosion and vegetation damage.
What is dispersing use?
Leave No Trace recommends using existing ones of these for your camp rather than creating new ones.
What are trails and campsites?
What times should you try to avoid wildlife?
What is mating, nesting, or winter season? They can be sensitive and more aggressive during these times.