Why Are There So Many Rules About Pooping in Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

In this episode, we discuss the unique and strict rules regarding human waste management in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We explore the reasons behind these regulations, the differences between human and animal waste, and the environmental impact of improper waste disposal. The conversation emphasizes the importance of following park rules to preserve the natural beauty of the area for future generations.

WAG bag - https://www.rei.com/product/692303/cleanwaste-the-original-wag-bag-go-anywhere-toilet-kit-waste-bag?sku=6923030016&store=131&CAWELAID=120217890000759416&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=113279951513&CATCI=pla-366418484527&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_6923030016%7C366418484527%7CBA%7C71700000074422505&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwna6_BhCbARIsALId2Z1PaIWDvWgvWE50H56cc3M5kTO7uXe4Tz4TrqSg2bm7e2by9Ersx0AaAvmIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

News release about these shitty rules - https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-require-toilet-bags-for-all-wilderness-use.htm

Park rules on pooping in the back country - https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/management/superintendents_compendium.htm

Dealing with human waste NPS guidelines - https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gumo_human_waste_wilderness.htm#:~:text=Doing%20Your%20Business%20in%20the,safe%20commercial%20toilet%20bag%20system

My first backpacking trip in Guadalupe Mountains, in which I truly realize how strict these rules are. https://thisfuckingtrail.substack.com/p/beginner-backpacker-adventures

Article about these rules on the blog - https://thisfuckingtrail.com/dont-shit-where-you-hike/

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