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SPECIFIC SITUATIONS
Winter is a great time to get outdoors, but can pose extra challenges for when you gotta go. Most bathrooms are closed in the winter and the waste disposal methods you usually use may not be possible. Follow these tips for your next winter adventure:
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Climbing areas can receive significant use and therefore, significant impacts. Busy routes can quickly become overwhelmed with human waste. To protect these areas and other climbers, follow these steps:
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ResourcesSee this article by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to learn How to Leave No Trace on the Crag. |
It is recommended to walk 70 big steps from water when you gotta go in the outdoors. While on paddling trips, it is often difficult to get this far from the river or another water source. Therefore, most paddling trips in Utah require the use of a portable toilet to pack out solid waste including poop, toilet paper, and hygiene products. Sometimes liquid waste can be dumped directly into the water source (typically the flow has to be over 500 cfs).
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See the the following links for rules and regulations for a few popular paddling areas in Utah.
ResourcesRules and Regulations: See this article from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to learn more about how to Minimize your Impact on an Overnight Paddling Trip. |
If you are with a large group spending time in the outdoors and away from a bathroom, you'll need to dig a latrine to properly dispose of your waste. Follow these tips to avoid the spread of disease and avoid polluting water sources:
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ResourcesSee this article and video by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to learn more about latrines for group recreation. |
Follow these tips for women-specific situations to stay healthy and minimize your impact on the environment on your next trip outdoors:
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ResourcesTo learn more about Women's Specific Considerations, see this article by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. |
Utah State University Extension Water Quality
Utah Division of Water Quality Utah Water Quality Task Force Southeast Utah Health Department Recommendations and information provided on this website were adapted from Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. |