Outdoor Ethics
The principles and practices of responsible outdoor recreation
Going outside comes with responsibility, and the responsibility is older than any of us. Public lands work because generations of people have agreed, mostly informally, on a set of practices that make shared use possible. The two pages in this section cover the foundations: Leave No Trace as the operating principle for individual impact, and land stewardship as the larger commitment to giving back to the places that make backcountry recreation possible.
Leave No Trace
The seven principles that guide responsible outdoor recreation. Practical guidance for different environments, plus ways to get involved with Leave No Trace training and outreach.
Land Stewardship
Trail maintenance, conservation, and how to give back to the public lands that make backcountry recreation possible. Includes volunteer organizations and programs.