However, other situations\u2014related to the proper disposal of trash, walking off-trail, and making excessive noise along the trail, on roads, and even in hostels\u2014gradually reinforced the idea of writing something about the topic.<\/p>\n
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At Gear Tips, we became a Corporate Partner of Leave No Trace<\/a> precisely so we could play a broader role in promoting these important concepts and principles. For this reason, we gained access to a wide range of training materials, as well as articles and research. Among these resources, I found the text *\u201cLeave No Trace Outdoor Ethics for the Camino de Santiago\u201d* and decided to translate it to share here on the Blog.<\/p>\n I added my own insights to the text, based on these 35 days walking the French Way of St. James and on my 20+ years of giving lectures about outdoor gear to this community, as well as my interactions with Camino de Santiago associations, many pilgrims, and our partner Ana Wanke<\/a>, with whom we created the Gear Tips Pilgrim Experience<\/strong>, an event focused on the pilgrim community.<\/p>\n If you have more tips on the subject, feel free to post them in the comments below \u2014 they automatically open a topic in our Forum<\/a>! Discussions like these are essential to preserving natural environments.<\/p>\n Although the experiences on the Caminho are personally rewarding, your pilgrimage may have avoidable impacts on the places you visit and the people you meet. Your impact can be reduced if you practice “Leave No Trace.” The foundation of “Leave No Trace” is the Seven Principles to reduce the impacts caused by outdoor activities.<\/p>\n Camping will not be discussed in depth in this article, since most pilgrims stay in hostels, inns, or hotels. If you are considering camping, remember that wild camping is not allowed in Spain. You will need to locate the landowner and pay for permission to camp.<\/p>\n Things to consider: your backpack will be up to 50% heavier with cooking gear, tent, sleeping bag, etc. Is your Spanish good enough to communicate properly? And what about the rain? When will you dry off dew (when it\u2019s not raining) from your gear? Is it worth it when, for 10\u201315 euros, you can have a warm bed, hot shower, roof, table, chair, kitchen, electricity, and camaraderie?<\/p>\n If you snore, anti-snoring mouthpieces (prescribed and over-the-counter) are widely available. Do what you can to mitigate your snoring before your pilgrimage.<\/p>\n Buy rubber tips for your trekking poles. Poles with metal tips slip on cobblestones, and the \u201ctic-tic-tic\u201d sound in the villages early in the morning bothers Spaniards who wake up later.<\/p>\n Remember that when you are walking on trails and dirt roads, you should remove the rubber tips for your safety, as metal tips are designed precisely to reduce the chance of your poles slipping on dirt or mud.<\/strong><\/p>\n Always carry a small plastic trash bag (the handle of your backpack makes it easy to carry larger waste) and a lightweight plastic trowel in case you need to \u201cuse the bathroom\u201d between towns.<\/p>\n During my 35 days of pilgrimage, there was only one day when the distance between two towns was 17 km. On the rest of the route, I managed bathroom use well enough that I never had to use a trowel to dig and bury waste. In fact, in many sections of the Camino, that would be very difficult. After Sarria, especially, where the number of pilgrims increases dramatically, even finding privacy to urinate in the woods was hard.<\/strong><\/p>\n Exchange contact information with pilgrims you meet. Agree on a meeting point or a way to communicate. If you leave a note, make sure to date it so it can be removed when no longer relevant. Arranging meetings by writing on walls with permanent markers is considered graffiti and is never fashionable. You wouldn\u2019t do that in your own city, so don\u2019t do it in Spain.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, I saw people writing on milestones and other spots. With internet access nowadays, staying in touch with other pilgrims through WhatsApp, for example, is very simple \u2014 and I did that with several people to plan meetups or to get updates from those ahead of me.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hostel dorms are for sleeping, not for dressing or organizing your things early in the morning. Leave your gear arranged so you don\u2019t disturb other sleeping pilgrims. Get dressed and organize your belongings in the bathroom, shower room, laundry, hallway, or even outside the hostel.<\/p>\n This is a recurring issue. It\u2019s impressive how many people fail to prepare the night before and end up making a lot of noise. On the occasions when I didn\u2019t organize everything the day before \u2014 out of laziness or fatigue \u2014 I stayed in bed until the last pilgrim got up, just to avoid disturbing anyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n Walk on the established Camino, even when it\u2019s wet, muddy, or rocky. Trails become progressively wider and form parallel paths when people walk along the edges. Walking on the edge destroys vegetation, compacts the soil, and encourages others to do the same. Once the plants along the trail are destroyed and the soil is compacted, erosion can continue with or without additional foot traffic. Always use established roads and trails to visit points of interest, as informal paths damage the area and lead to erosion.<\/p>\n I passed through many places where, because of mud, several parallel trails had already formed from so many people trying to avoid the muddy areas. The problem is that, since we\u2019re talking about more than 400,000 pilgrims per year, those parallel paths also become muddy, which leads to the formation of even more trails and shortcuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you find a legal camping spot, use areas where the ground cover is already worn. Do not build fires directly on the soil, as this sterilizes it and the ash stains the surface. Wear soft-soled shoes and concentrate your activities in the center of the site to avoid expanding it. Tents, backpacks, gear, and kitchen areas should be concentrated in a previously compacted, naturally resistant, or reinforced zone. This approach protects surrounding vegetation and prevents the development of \u201csatellite sites.\u201d Leave your campsite clean and natural-looking\u2014before you leave, disguise the area by replacing any rocks or sticks you may have moved.<\/p>\n During all those days of walking, I saw only one person camping. Therefore, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s a significant issue, but the information above is important\u2014especially for pilgrims who also practice trekking and camping. That way, they can apply this knowledge to other outdoor activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n With the availability of sanitary facilities, most pilgrims never defecate outdoors except in village bathrooms (in bars, caf\u00e9s, restaurants, or the hostels themselves). For the few times you might need to \u201cgo to the bathroom\u201d between villages, remember the four goals of proper human waste disposal:<\/p>\n Human waste left on the surface is carried on pilgrims\u2019 boots into villages and hostels, washed by rain into irrigation channels where it\u2019s pumped onto food crops, carried by rain into streams, transported by flies to your food, and is unpleasant to see.<\/p>\n If you need to defecate between villages, move at least 60 meters (about 70 large steps) away from any structure, trail, or water source, and dig a hole 15\u201320 cm deep and 10\u201315 cm in diameter (your trowel may have measurements marked on it). Avoid eroded areas where your feces might be uncovered by rain. Use a small zip-lock bag to carry toilet paper, wet wipes, and any other hygiene products. Burying them increases the risk of animals digging them up and scattering them. If packing out used toilet paper isn\u2019t an option, bury it deeply in the hole. Cover your feces with the removed soil and disguise the spot with leaves and twigs. In emergencies, it\u2019s acceptable to defecate first and dig the hole afterward.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s illegal to place untreated human waste in the trash bins found along the Camino, one alternative is to carry a few WAG bags (\u201cWaste Alleviation and Gelling\u201d) to encapsulate and carry your waste to the next village\u2019s trash container. These bags can be purchased online or in outdoor gear stores.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the few kilometers you\u2019ll need to carry your waste to the next town, this helps prevent the spread of disease, keeps water sources clean, and leaves the Camino better than you found it. If cavers and canyon rafters can do it, so can Camino de Santiago pilgrims. Again, leaving feces on the surface is never acceptable and represents a serious health hazard to everyone.<\/p>\n Although urine odor can be a problem in many areas, it\u2019s typically not a serious health concern unless it becomes highly concentrated. Feel free to \u201cbless the fields\u201d far away (at least 60 meters) from trails and water sources. Remember, tens of thousands of people walk the Camino de Santiago every year, and the impact of thousands of people just hiding behind stone walls adds up. Don\u2019t urinate on stone surfaces, inside structures, or on the Camino itself.<\/p>\n Wild animals with salt-deficient diets sometimes chew plants to consume the salt in urine, so urinate on bare soil if possible instead of vegetation. Consider diluting your urine by rinsing the spot if you have enough water to do so. If you use toilet paper, simply place it in your trash bag and carry it to the next village for disposal.<\/p>\n Food scraps (apple cores, banana peels, orange rinds, bread crusts) also go in your trash bag. You may be tempted to toss them into the bushes, but this is an unnatural food source that has been documented as harmful to birds, animals, and insects along trails. Aggressive birds such as jays and crows follow food waste left by humans, driving away less aggressive native species that belong there. Even though these items are biodegradable over time, they don\u2019t belong in these places. Ask yourself: would this item be here if I hadn\u2019t brought it? If the answer is no, pack it out.<\/p>\n Cigarette butts also go in your trash bag. Nicotine is a natural insecticide. Just a few butts washed into a puddle can prevent insect eggs from hatching, depriving insects and birds of a natural food source.<\/p>\n People walk the Camino de Santiago for many reasons, including to witness the mysteries and surprises of nature. Objects in nature draw much of their beauty from their surroundings and never look the same once taken home. When we leave rocks, shells, plants, antlers, feathers, fossils, and other objects of interest as we found them, we pass on the gift of discovery to the pilgrims who follow.<\/p>\n Discovering evidence of past cultures\u2014such as pottery shards, rock art, and ancient glass\u2014is exciting, and it can be tempting to take such items home as souvenirs. Archaeological and historical artifacts are reminders of the Camino\u2019s rich human history and belong to all people for all time. It is expressly forbidden to remove \u201cany movable property belonging to the Spanish Historical Heritage or to export it without authorization. The State must take action to recover any property illegally exported.\u201d All objects found by chance are considered public property. The discoverer must immediately notify the appropriate authorities. (Law 16\/1985 of June 25, Spanish Historical Heritage).<\/p>\n Leave what you find, but don\u2019t leave traces of your presence. Unfortunately, I saw a lot of graffiti in many places. Of course, when the Camino de Santiago passes through cities or roads frequented by anyone, the chances of that happening are much higher. However, I even came across graffiti on the Napoleon Route, which crosses the Pyrenees. Even if they weren\u2019t pilgrims, the people who made them practice some kind of outdoor activity (hiking, trekking, trail running, mountain biking), and these people should respect both the place and other visitors. In addition to graffiti, stickers on signs are also common. In Roncesvalles, for example, on the sign indicating that there are still 790 km left to Santiago de Compostela, you can see several stickers and the marks of those that were removed.<\/strong><\/p>\n Invasive species of plants, animals, and organisms can cause irreversible and large-scale changes in ecosystems. We can help prevent the spread of invasive species by following a few practical suggestions:<\/p>\n Gifts for hosts are appreciated, but don\u2019t give wildflower seeds from your home country (such as the California poppy), as they can become invasive. Although you might admire the beautiful Spanish broom plants, they are a serious invasive pest in areas with climates similar to Spain\u2019s, such as California. Make sure no seeds hitch a ride home with you.<\/p>\n Bonfires are generally rare on the Caminho, but they can cause lasting impacts if improperly built. Bonfires are often beautiful at night. However, the enormous rings of soot-stained stones \u2014 overflowing with ashes, partially burned logs, food, and trash \u2014 are unpleasant. Most importantly, bonfires can and do cause wildfires. If a bonfire is important to you, use an established fire ring and keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n My opinion is that making a bonfire on the Caminho de Santiago is completely unnecessary. And, I confess I don’t remember seeing any trace of bonfires. However, it is essential to address this topic since it applies to any outdoor activity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Wild animals need pilgrims who support their survival rather than adding to the pressures they already face.<\/p>\n OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE<\/strong>. Always observe or photograph animals from a safe distance to avoid startling them or forcing them to flee. Do not follow or approach them. Back away if animals react to your presence. To leave the area, move away from the animal even if you need to detour from your planned route. You have more options in your movements than animals do. Treat them generously and with respect. A good way to know if we are at a safe distance, both for ourselves and for the animals, is to use the thumb technique. Watch this video to understand how it works!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NEVER FEED THE ANIMALS.<\/strong> Feeding wildlife harms their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. I saw some people with dogs on the Caminho, but all were very well-behaved (both the owners and their dogs). However, it is indeed worth noting that most albergues do not allow pets.<\/strong> It is common to encounter shepherds with their sheep in various parts of the Caminho. Furthermore, in many places, we pass alongside pastures where animals are very close to the trail or road.<\/strong><\/p>\n Do not feed the local dogs you may encounter, as this only encourages begging, which some pilgrims may interpret as aggression. Do not entice them to follow you. Even if they are off-leash and loose, they likely belong to someone; if they follow you for too long, they may get lost and truly end up homeless.<\/p>\n Some people walk the Camino to enjoy peace and solitude in devotion. Others come seeking camaraderie. Both experiences on the Camino are equally authentic. While our motivations may vary, there is always room on the Camino for open-minded people with generous hearts and tolerant attitudes. Choose to maintain a cooperative spirit on the Camino. Our interactions should reflect the understanding that we can and should rely on one another. More often than not, our experiences ultimately depend on how we treat others and how they treat us. You may go to the Camino, but most of your memories will be about the people you meet.<\/p>\n Parasites are a reality of life on the Camino. If you\u2019re aware of a bedbug infestation, politely but firmly ask to see the hostel\u2019s inspection form (it should be posted on a wall). Take a photo or note the information. Call the number listed and report the infestation yourself. Bedbug infestations are very costly to eradicate. Your host has probably been trying to handle it privately. Unfortunately, people are getting bitten, Spain\u2019s reputation is suffering, and downstream hostels are being affected. To minimize the spread of bedbugs, use lockers, hangers, or shelves to keep your backpack and belongings off the floor. Avoid resting your backpack against other pilgrims\u2019 packs or against mattresses, especially at night. Don\u2019t bring clothes for the next day into bed. Inspect mattress seams for bedbugs (newborns are 1\/16 of an inch and white, while adults are apple-seed size and blood-red), discarded exoskeletons, and insect feces. If you see blood spots on the mattress in the morning, you were likely visited during the night. Turn your bedding inside out and inspect seams for hitchhiking insects. If you suspect bedbugs, machine-dry anything that\u2019s been in contact with your sleeping area to avoid carrying them to the next hostel.<\/p>\n Lice are another reality on the Camino. If you experience intense itching at night in the pubic area or during the day on your scalp, you\u2019ve probably had lice for several days, if not weeks (you must develop an allergic reaction to the bites before itching begins). Talk to a pharmacist for appropriate medication and advice on drying items at high temperatures in the dryer. After the first treatment, you won\u2019t know whether you still have an active infestation until 7 to 10 days later. During that time, you must inform each hostel host that they need to wash and machine-dry, on high heat, not only the bed linens but also the blankets. Don\u2019t walk away feeling embarrassed; you did nothing wrong\u2014unless you leave without telling your host you\u2019re undergoing lice treatment. Don\u2019t expose the pilgrims who will sleep in your bed afterward to lice, as they won\u2019t show symptoms for days or weeks, inadvertently spreading the insects to even more hostels and pilgrims.<\/p>\n Fortunately, I had no issues with bedbugs or lice, and I didn\u2019t hear of anyone else having them either. I believe that after the pandemic, since hygiene in hostels became much more important (for example, disposable TNT sheets and pillow covers provided by hostels \u2014 which, of course, is an environmental issue \u2014 or linens changed daily), this type of situation has decreased significantly.<\/strong><\/p>\n BE COURTEOUS TO OTHERS.<\/strong> Walk humbly \u2014 after all, you\u2019re on a pilgrimage. Small gestures are often the most meaningful. Simple courtesies, such as offering a friendly greeting on the trail (\u201cBuen Camino!\u201d), dressing respectfully, yielding the right of way, waiting patiently for your turn, or maintaining silence, all make a difference. Show respect to the Spaniards whose communities support your pilgrimage. Be friendly, discreet, and self-sufficient.<\/p>\n After Sarria, about 100 km from Santiago de Compostela, the number of pilgrims increases dramatically. Many walk in groups, talking loudly and showing little respect for those who are still in moments of introspection. The roads become crowded, bars and caf\u00e9s along the Camino are packed, and lines get so long that you can barely hear your own thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask permission to cross private property and obey all laws and restrictions. Likewise, do not disturb livestock or equipment belonging to ranchers, fishermen, hunters, loggers, and others who earn their living from permitted use of public lands. Leave gates as you found them \u2014 open or closed.<\/p>\n People leading or riding livestock have the right of way on the Camino. Don\u2019t hide, as you want to appear predictable and nonthreatening. For both pedestrians and cyclists: if the animal is approaching you, ask the rider where they would like you to move to let the livestock pass, preferably on a durable surface. Speak in a friendly tone as the animal passes by. As a cyclist, never overtake a horse from behind, as they can startle due to your speed and silence. Call out to the rider to let them know you\u2019d like to pass (\u201cExcuse me, I\u2019d like to pass\u201d). They may turn the horse to face you. Approach slowly and carefully, speaking in a calm, friendly tone. Consider dismounting your bike when passing livestock.<\/p>\n As a cyclist approaching pedestrians from behind, announce your presence with a friendly greeting or a bell. Always proceed cautiously, as you don\u2019t know the pilgrims\u2019 hearing ability or whether they\u2019re using headphones.<\/p>\n BE DISCREET.<\/strong> When charging your phone overnight, make sure it\u2019s muted so notifications don\u2019t disturb sleeping pilgrims.<\/p>\n Ensure your morning alarm doesn\u2019t deprive others of much-needed rest. Set your phone to silent with vibration only, and keep it close to your body overnight. In the morning, cancel the alarm rather than just hitting snooze.<\/p>\n If using flashlights on the trail, avoid shining them toward pilgrims walking by moonlight, as it ruins their night vision for several minutes.<\/p>\n Take short breaks a little off the trail, on durable surfaces like rocks or bare soil. If the surrounding vegetation is dense or easily crushed, choose a wider part of the trail so others can pass easily. If possible, camp out of sight and sound of trails and other visitors.<\/p>\n When visiting a church, remember it\u2019s an active place of worship. Quiet tones are appropriate unless a service is in progress. Respectful silence is never wrong. Cover bare shoulders. As a general rule, do not step into raised areas within churches, as these designate sacred spaces. If you\u2019re unsure about etiquette, walk only where others walk. You can always ask \u2014 your respect and curiosity will be appreciated. Flash photography is not permitted in most churches, as high-energy flashes accelerate the fading of paints and fabrics. If your poles have metal tips, make sure they don\u2019t strike the floor. Donate generously. Ancient buildings are an expensive burden for the small, aging populations of rural villages. Stay off any stone walls.<\/p>\n LET THE SOUNDS OF NATURE PREVAIL.<\/strong> Avoid using radios, Bluetooth speakers, video games, and other potentially intrusive devices. For some, technology is a necessity even on the Camino de Santiago. For others, it\u2019s inappropriate. Avoid conflict by making a conscious effort to allow everyone to have their own experience. Teach dogs to be quiet.<\/p>\n As much as possible, maintain silence, especially in places of worship, at night, early in the morning, or in remote areas. When walking early in the morning, be considerate of Spaniards, who keep different hours than pilgrims. Save your conversations for the countryside rather than the narrow city streets, where your voices echo between tall stone walls.<\/p>\n Consider using only one earbud, as wearing both can be dangerous with farm equipment or bicycles approaching from behind.<\/p>\n Use cell phones discreetly and away from other pilgrims.<\/p>\n At Gear Tips we have several articles on Minimum Impact Techniques<\/strong>. Furthermore, in our CAPACITAR Program<\/a>, we offer the Leave No Trace Instructor Level 1<\/a> training. Check it out below:<\/p>\n Read more about Leave No Trace here on the blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace<\/a>; Other blog content:<\/p>\n 1. Personal hygiene while camping and on the trail<\/a>; Watch on Youtube<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Travel and camp on durable surfaces<\/a>; Watch on Gear Tips Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The 7 Minimum Impact Principles<\/a>; In April 2024, I began a 35-day journey covering almost 800 km along the French Way of St. James, which starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and ends in Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, I came across many situations where I thought, \u201cThis would make a great article about Leave No Trace!\u201d I confess that most […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1096,"featured_media":29900,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1505,1414,1415,1339],"tags":[1341,1418],"class_list":["post-37036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-environment","category-leave-no-trace-en","category-minimum-impact","category-pilgrimage","tag-camino-de-santiago-de-compostela","tag-lnt-en"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1096"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37036"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37036\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Outdoor Ethics “Leave No Trace” for the Camino de Santiago<\/h2>\n
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4. Leave what you find<\/h2>\n
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5. Minimize campfire impacts<\/h2>\n
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6. Respect wildlife<\/h2>\n
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\nTraveling with a dog on the Caminho is complicated, as they are not allowed in most albergues, requiring you to camp. If you travel with your dog, remove the animal’s feces from trails, picnic areas, and campsites, disposing of them as you would any trash. Always use a leash and a short lead to control your dog.<\/p>\n
\nWhen encountering Spaniards using the Caminho to move cattle, step off the trail, stand still, and speak in a calm tone so that your presence is not frightening.<\/p>\n7. Be considerate of other visitors<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLearn more about the Leave No Trace principles<\/h3>\n
\n2. Plan ahead and prepare<\/a>;
\n3. Travel and camp on durable surfaces<\/a>;
\n4. Dispose of waste properly<\/a>;
\n5. Leave what you find<\/a>;
\n6. Minimize campfire impacts<\/a>;
\n7. Respect wildlife<\/a>;
\n8. Be considerate of others<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n2. CAPACITAR Program Report – Leave No Trace 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n2. Dispose of waste properly<\/a>;
\n3. Foldable sink for washing dishes while camping<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2. Shit Tube: Learn its importance and how to build one<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"