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Apr 17, 2013

Sometimes nature calls at the worst time - It's our job as ninjas to always be prepared. Planning Ahead and Preparing is an essential skill to practice if we are going to act like ninjas and Leave No Trace on the places we all love to visit! Remember if you fail to plan, you plan to fail...and Ninjas never fail!

The Leave No Tres: Volume III from Leave No Trace on Vimeo.

The Ninjas for Nature Present: When Nature Calls

Starring: Grass Face - Defender of the Voice of the Land
 

Enjoy!  - dani & roland

Apr 13, 2013

Santa Barbara, CA: Meaningful relationships make the world go round. Relationships come in all shapes and sizes, however, the best relationships are with those that help us grow, provide support and encourage us to keep moving forward. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics would not be the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program if it weren’t for our loyal members and dedicated partners. These meaningful relationships allow The Center to continue its mission and teach people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and ensure the long-term health of our natural world.

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This week, Traveling Trainers Dani and Roland, had the pleasure of meeting the Horny Toad crew in sunny California. Horny Toad Activewear has been a long-time supporter of Leave No Trace and we were delighted to spend an afternoon with The Toads! The Center actively works with businesses and organizations, whether directly involved in the outdoors or not, that hold conservation, education and community as core values. Horny Toad Activewear believes the choices they make as a company are as important as the clothes they create. The Toads strive to lighten their environmental footprint, stay active in their communities and contribute to organizations that improve our world – the world we all enjoy. 

Our members and partners take their responsibility to the planet seriously and with their help we can continue efforts to raise awareness and educate people about reducing their impact on the environment through the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace.

Are you a member yet? Is your organization a partner yet? Take a moment to join the Leave No Trace movement!

More than 80 percent of your contribution dollars are directly used for educational programs and services. The Center distributes its arsenal of important educational materials for specific outdoor activities and ecosystems to people nationwide. It also hosts key training opportunities and workshops around the country to bring people into the fold on the latest Leave No Trace practices, and actively promotes volunteerism.

Aside from the great feeling of supporting the mission, there are great tangible benefits to being a member too. Did you know that the Center’s corporate partners extend their thanks to each member for supporting Leave No Trace? You can get member discounts on Coleman gear, Big Agnes sleeping bags and tents, and even a discount on a new Subaru!

As a member you join us and thousands of others across the world who commit to live Leave No Trace. As a partner you become part of a global community of meaningful relationships that all work together to protect and preserve the beauty and integrity of our land.   

Ninjas for Nature - dani & roland

 

 

Apr 11, 2013

Northern Arkansas is home to the Buffalo River; the first Wild and Scenic River, amazing rock climbing areas, acres of forests, and beautiful scenery. Leave No Trace has a strong presence in Northern Arkansas, thanks to the University of Arkansas, Lyon College, University of the Ozarks, Henderson State University, and Oachita Baptist University. These five universities along with many others, put on the Arkansas Adventure Programming Conference (ARAP) in Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. The ARAP is a student-centered conferences based on helping students from various universities unite with each other about common ideas and interests.

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The conference took place in the beautiful and popular Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper, Arkansas. Horseshoe Canyon has more than 300 bolted routes, various bouldering problems, and a few trad climbing areas for people to test themselves on. Horseshoe Canyon was the perfect spot to host a conference, with the exception that the cliff line can be a lot more appealing to students than some of the sessions. The canyon is full of natural beauty as well as having rustic charm that attracts people from all over the Midwest.

The University of the Ozarks, University of Arkansas, Lyon College, and the Arkansas Climbers Coalition are all partners of Leave No Trace. Thanks to the partnerships we have with these universities and Non- profit organizations, Leave No Trace is able to spread their message throughout the Arkansas area. Lastly, thanks to Jennifer Hazelrigs at the University of Arkansas. She has been the Arkansas Leave No Trace State Advocate for 4 years now. Her support and continuing advocacy for Leave No Trace is a valued asset.

Thanks for reading and remember to be like Bigfoot!

Pat and TJ

 

 

Apr 10, 2013

Leave No Trace is featured in the advertising section of the New York Times.

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