Eat Sleep Wild endorses the “Leave No Trace” philosophy.
“Leave No Trace” describes the 7 best practices for respecting the outdoors and protecting our natural spaces. It should go without saying that you should always leave a place the way you found it, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Even in the most remote places I’ve found snack bar wrappers, used wet wipes, even bags full of garbage as if someone thought a rubbish collector would come along and pick it up! Even those with good intentions can sometimes overlook how little actions can have a big impact on the environment.
Please familiarise yourself with these principles. For more information visit lnt.org.
The Seven Leave No Trace Principles
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
Black Mountains Wild Camping: Top Tips and Beautiful Spots
Healthy camping food and the “Big Empty”… We share some interests! Thanks again for the granola bar recipe. I just finished cooking another batch which will go with me on my first 30 day Amtrak rail-pass train tour (leaving in the morning). I have never done the train/hostel thing (more of a European thing) but better late than never. I am recently retired.
I live in New Mexico, USA and we have plenty of the ‘Big Empty’. NM is maybe twice as big as your island with only 2.2 million people and 90% of those live within 50 km of the Rio Grande, a rift valley (pulling apart) with some interesting geography. Also, GREAT Mexican food!
The continental divide trail goes through my little town in Southern NM and 30 miles up that trail is a mountain bowl-valley (6000 ft. which blocks all man-made light) and regularly allows amazing views of the stars (desert, low humidity).
Save my email and give me a shout if you ever get over here and I will give you some pointers on seeing NM.