Question

What is the Leave No Trace philosophy? Be specific, and give at least one example of how it can be implemented in the wilderness.

Answer 1

Essentially, Leave No Trace is a set of seven principles and best practices promoted by The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and is widely understood and adopted by outdoor enthusiasts to help ensure our enjoyment of the outdoors isn’t reduced by our own impact. While most of us don’t intend to harm our natural surroundings, we may not be aware or considering the outcome of decisions we make in the wild.

We put all 7 Leave No Trace principles into action in our operations at the ranch; for example, during guided fishing excursions to the most pristine areas of the forest, we pack out all flies, tippets, and leaders used on the tour. We never leave behind fishing lines that get tangled in bushes. We also teach guests not to cut brush out of the way and to instead find another spot to fish. On every trip, we bring trash containers to eliminate left-behind waste and to prevent ingestion of food scraps by bears and other wildlife.