Respect, that is all I ask of others. Our access to remote places and backcountry adventures hinges on this one issue. While in Death Valley last month I was able to see first hand what the lack of respect looks like.

Last year the park service posted photos and a GPS track documenting someone driving on the Race Track Playa in Death Valley. In the ensuing comments to their post people both trashed the perpetrator and “tried” to justify it. There is absolutely no justification. However, we all are responsible at some level. Education is key. We need to reach out to ALL users and help them understand the results their actions can have, both positive and negative.

Please encourage those you know to learn and follow Tread Lightly ethics.