Honoring the UK Backcountry
As travelers in these stunning landscapes, we possess a duty to care for them. The “Leave No Trace” ethic should be our standard. That implies carrying out every scrap of trash, even things like banana peels that you could think will rot. Stay on established paths to avoid disturbing fragile flora, and always view wildlife from a distance. If you are backcountry camping, be discreet, get there after sunset, head out before dawn, and make sure your campsite is just as you found it. Utilize a camping stove rather than lighting open fires, which can scar the earth and trigger wildfires. By treading lightly, we help keep these wild places pristine for others, and for the campers who will come after us.