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Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Travel with Stock

Techniques for Wilderness Travel with Stock (continued)

It is important to tie stock away from the immediate camp area. Any pawing and trampling that occurs may create an overused appearance and dusty conditions in camp. Most visitors do not like stock manure in campsites.

Photo of people tying stock to a highline.
Stock tied to a highline away from the immediate camp.

When stock do not stand quietly, hobble them while they are tied so they do not damage tree roots. Where stock are allowed to be tied to trees, avoid leaving them there for more than an hour or two. Be sure to use a tree-saver strap even for short stops.

Photo of a horse tied to a tree-saver strap and with hobbles.
A horse with hobbles tied to a tree-saver strap.

During the camp stay, stock users should make every effort to minimize or reduce their impact and prevent contamination of water sources with stock or human waste. For washing chores, campers should use a basin at least 200 feet (60.96 meters) from water sources. Even soaps marketed as biodegradable should not be used in water sources.

Photo of a woman washing with a basin.
Use a basin away from water sources.

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