Ultralight Backpacking Checklist: Expert Advice from REI. National Forests and Grasslands in Texas - Lone Star Hiking Trail. Leave No Trace Principles. The tremendous rewards of high-adventure treks are drawing more and more people to the backcountry.
At the same time, the vast territory suitable for treks is shrinking in size. More people and less land mean we all must be careful not to endanger the wild outdoors we have come to enjoy. A High-Adventure Ethic A good way to protect the backcountry is to remember that while you are there, you are a visitor. Leave No Trace.