[pct-l] burying TP/feces

[Michael Chamoun]

We should NOT wait for "policy" to change in order for backpackers to make
the decision to pack out TP.  Backpackers are educated in the sense that
they should know how sad and disgusting it is the see these white shit
stains out in the wilderness that I consider sacred.  Be thoughtful and
conscious. Pack it out. Leave nothing.

Nano

On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM, GARY HEBERT <hikerfedex at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am not aware of any leave no trace or other rule that does NOT allow for
> burying your feces and TP. They specify distance from streams/water,
> campsites, and trails, and how deep the hole should be, etc.
> Obviously when a privy is available you should use that. Usually these are
> in high traffic areas. I too have dug up others' TP, but that's a
> density/overuse problem in busy areas/campsites. There are only so many
> trees to go behind surrounding a busy campsite. It's not the hiker's fault.
> They did follow policy.
>
> I've not read of any policy suggesting I should not bury my TP.
>
> Was somebody really suggesting hikers should pack out their dog's pooh?
> (obviously in a public picnic/park area, sure. but on the trail in the
> middle of the woods???)
>
> Anybody know anything different on the PCT or elsewhere?
>
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