Popular trails see millions of footsteps each year. The way we walk, eat and rest outdoors adds up quickly, for better or worse.
Stay on the path
Shortcuts and switchback cutting cause erosion that takes decades to repair. Walk through puddles rather than around them to keep trails narrow.
Carry everything out
Fruit peel and tissues count as litter too. A small zip bag in your pack makes it easy to take every scrap home.
Respect wildlife and people
Watch animals from a distance, keep noise low in quiet places and ask before photographing people in villages.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints, and make those footprints light.”
None of this is difficult. It simply becomes habit, and good habits travel with you.
