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Field Ethics · Ashland Resource Region

Leave No Trace

A code of conduct for every explorer in this campaign. Read, understand, and carry these principles with you into the backcountry.

1 · Plan & Prepare
2 · Stable Surfaces
3 · Fire
4 · Pack It Out
5 · Leave What You Find
6 · Respect Wildlife
7 · Peace & Wave
The Seven Principles
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Plan and Prepare
Know before you go
Know your route. Bring a digital map, physical map, and a compass. Become competent with wilderness navigation before you head out.
If traveling solo: tell someone where you are going, what your route is, when you are leaving, and when you expect to return.
Check the weather. Prepare for any and every weather condition — the mountains don't negotiate.
Bring more than enough food and water. Always have rain gear.
⚠ Always carry bear spray — not just in the pack, accessible on your body.
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Walk and Camp on Stable Surfaces
Leave the land as you found it
If able, travel on a designated trail or road. Don't create new trails and don't deviate from trails for a shortcut.
Don't camp, urinate, or defecate near a water source. Keep all waste well away from streams and lakes.
Be careful where you pitch a tent. Near a stream, on a peak, or a ridgetop is not a good idea — both for safety and for impact.
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Fire
Respect fire — it doesn't forgive mistakes
Use a designated fire ring if one is available.
Don't cut down live trees for firewood.
Don't start a fire during fire season. Check local regulations regarding fire restrictions before every trip.
Keep a bucket of water and a shovel readily available at any fire.
🪣 Don't just put out a fire — drown it. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave.
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Pack It In, Pack It Out
If you carried it in, carry it out
If you brought it with you, take it out. No exceptions.
Don't litter — this includes banana peels, orange rinds, and anything else that didn't grow there. Organic waste is still litter in the backcountry.
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Leave What You Find
Let others share the discovery
Leave any cool artifacts you find for the next person to stumble upon and enjoy. That sense of discovery belongs to everyone.
Historic lookout hardware, old insulators, stonework — these are part of the story. Photograph, don't pocket.
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Respect Wildlife
You are a guest in their home
Don't feed animals. They shouldn't become comfortable receiving food from people.
Cupcakes are not a natural food source for anything out there. Too many animals lose the ability to acquire their own food after becoming accustomed to human handouts.
Many animals become habituated and are relocated or put to death because they become a nuisance. You are responsible for that outcome when you feed them.
🐻 Carry bear spray. Know how to use it before you need it.
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Peace and Wave
Share the trail with grace
Respect others on the trail. Give a friendly hello or wave to those you pass.
Don't play loud music. Some people come to the outdoors specifically to hear the sounds of nature and find relief from city noise. Your playlist is not a gift to strangers.
General Information & What to Expect
ℹ General Info
Content coming soon — overview of the Ashland Resource Region, managing agency, access season, and general conditions will be added here.
🧭 What to Expect
Content coming soon — trail conditions, typical hazards, permit requirements, and seasonal considerations will be described here.
🚗 Getting There
Directions, trailheads, and parking information for the Ashland Resource Region will be added here.
📋 Regulations & Permits
Current fire restrictions, permit requirements, and land-use regulations will be listed here.
Location
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Google Map — Ashland Resource Region
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📜 Historical Background
A Legacy Written in Smoke and Stone
History of the Ashland Resource Region's fire lookout network — construction era, ranger history, notable events, and the transition from staffed to unstaffed stations — will be written here.