The Leave no Trace programme is the Mountaineering Council of Ireland's official guideline as to how we should conduct ourselves when we are on the hills and mountains of Ireland. As MCI is our governing body we in turn must adopt and practise these principles.
Most are just common sense principles, but we sometimes get a little complacent and take our day on the hills for granted. We should remember that in most instances we are on people's private property, where they are striving to earn a living.
The Leave no Trace programme is designed to help outdoor activists understand their impact on the environment and to help us make decisions that will minimise that impact, while still enjoying our activities with freedom.
Durable ground includes established tracks and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
Fires can cause lasting impacts and be devastating to forests, natural habitats and farmland. Therefore when camping use a lightweight stove for cooking.
For further details please contact the club Environmental Offer at environ@limerickclimbingclub.ie.