The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics describes itself as:
an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.
Nothing can make an outing less enjoyable than showing up to the trailhead out of shape. Veteran hikers and backpackers know that they will need a reservoir of energy and stamina to fully enjoy the wilderness. Staying physically fit is something every hiker needs to do but often has a difficult time fitting into their busy days. Read the rest of this entry »
You may be a little cold some nights, on mountain tops above the timber-line, but you will see the stars, and by and by you can sleep enough in your town bed, or at least in your grave.
- John Muir
To be immersed in the wilderness, without the angst of just-another-day, is an incredible experience. Comprehension of place, purpose and priority become increasingly clear with the passing of each wilderness night.
- Stu -
Don’t leave home without the most essential survival tool—a healthy, well-conditioned body.
-Scouting Magazine
Rainy Day Fun