Thanks for looking at my blog. Life is short, get outside. I’m a 55 year old guy that likes to play in the woods. Rain or shine, if i’m not at work you can find me in the woods.

Hiking Etiquette

Turn your cell phone down, if not off. Enjoy the sounds of nature and let others do the same.

If taking a break, move off the trail aways to allow others to pass by unobstructed.

Don’t toss your trash – If you packed it in, pack it back out.

Hikers going downhill yield to those hiking uphill.

When bringing a pet on a hike, be sure to keep them on a leash and undercontrol.

Don’t feed the wildlife. While many animals stay hidden, others are not so shy. Giving these creatures food only disrupts their natural foraging habits.

Leave what you find. The only souvenirs a hiker should come home with are photographs and happy memories. (And maybe an improved fitness level!)

When relieving yourself outdoors, be sure to do so 200 feet away from the trail and any water sources. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Walk through the mud or puddle and not around it, unless you can do so without going off the trail. Widening a trail by going around puddles, etc. is bad for trail sustainability. Just because it looks easy to cut the corner off of aswitchback doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Help preserve the trail by staying onthe trail.

If hiking in a group, don’t take up the whole width of the trail; allow others to pass.

Have fun & Be safe!