Photo Courtesy of:Andrew Burr
Pack. It. Out.
Think twice before you toss that banana peel into the woods. Packing out trash and food waste is one of the easiest ways to leave no trace and take care of climbing areas. Trash isn’t only an eyesore, but it can negatively impact wildlife. When animals continually consume human food waste, they begin to rely on us to find food—drawing more wildlife to climbing areas.
Essential Skills
- Pack out all of your trash, including food waste.
- Set a good example by picking up any litter that you find.
- Use toilets whenever possible. Learn how to dispose of human waste properly when toilets aren't available.
- Don't stash pads or other gear.
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Pack up all of your trash each time you go climbing and bring a trash bag along to pick up trash left by others.
When transitioning from climbing indoors to outdoors, be prepared to venture outside by gaining awareness and skills to minimize your impact.
