Backcountry Safety and Ethics

Will writes a monthly column called "Trail Wise" for our outing club newsletter. We decided to put the articles on the website since we have had many requests for them. Hopefully you will find information here that you can put to good use.

Safety	Technique	Leave No Trace Principles	Ethics
Lightning in the High Country Marmots More on Marmots Group Mountaineering Staying Found Useful Hiking Tips Essential Dayhiking Gear Hiking During Hunting Season	Clothing for Winter Activities Maintaining a Comfortable Temperature During Winter Activities Layering for Wind and Weather Rainwear Hardshells and Softshells	Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Use and Impacts of Fire Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors	Biological Soil Crusts Dogs in the Backcountry? Our Beloved Trails: Trail Problems Trail Design Trail Maintenance Trail Crews and Leaders Rants
Humor
The Legend of Crypto Cow

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Techniques	Gear Lists	Gear Talk	Gear Options
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