Low-Impact Recreation Skills
Take a look at these short clips to learn - or review - simple ways (based on the principles of Leave No Trace) to lessen your impact on the wild places where we love to recreate. Think you have your skills dialed? Register for the Test your Low Impact Recreation Skills eLearning Course to take a quiz on the skills shown in these videos and earn your Low Impact Recreation Badge!
*Please note that the digital badges can only be awarded to those who have member or guest member accounts on mountaineers.org
Hiking
While traveling in natural areas following simple low-impact skills keep our trails from growing wider and reduce our impact on vegetation. Trail etiquette is an important part of the shared outdoor experience.
Eating
We all need fuel for our active time in nature. Watch and learn techniques to help you stay fed outdoors while not impacting others.
Camping
When camping - whether at an established site or in the backcountry - implementing these tips helps preserve existing sites and protects pristine areas.
Using the Bathroom
When you spend multiple days in the backcountry, nature will call and you should be prepared to answer. Learn more!
Overview
Looking for a quick overview? Check out this video for a summery of the basics. Learn more!
Get a badge
Want to make your low-impact recreation skills official? Register for the Test your Low Impact Recreation Skills eLearning Course to take a quiz on the skills shown in these videos and earn your Low Impact Recreation Badge!
*Please note that badges can only be awarded to those who have member or guest member accounts on mountaineers.org
Thank YOu
Thank YOU for watching these videos, and incorporating the low-impact skills into your adventures. And of course thank you to our amazing volunteers who agreed to share their talents to support our mission yet again.