Properly cleaning dishes in the backcountry minimizes environmental impact helping to protect wildlife and ecosystems. It also helps to prevent dangerous wildlife encounters.

Did you know there’s an easy way to measure a campfire’s cooking temperature? It’s called the “hand test” and it can help you nail the perfect cook every time. Measuring Cooking Temperature To perform the hand test, start by holding your hand, palm-down, about six inches above where you will be cooking.

Knowing how to safely cross a river is an important skill if you are spending a lot of time in the backcountry. Even small rivers can turn out to be dangerous and, sadly, drowning accounts for several backcountry deaths each year.