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Episode 77 | Planning, Pooping, and Campfires (Backcountry Leave No Trace Challenges During the Winter)

In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we're going to examine some of the principles of Leave No Trace in the context of winter backcountry travel, with a focus on planning, pooping, and campfires.

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Camping near hot springs can be a magical experience for backpackers, but these unique natural features require special care to minimize human impact.

Leave No Trace Winter Backpacking Best Practices

An overview of how Leave No Trace techniques can be applied to winter backpacking.

It’s Time to Talk About Campfires

Why do so many of us still feel compelled to have fires?

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