How to Not Be a Jerk On Trail!

Not being a jerk on trail may be harder than it might seem. Here I go over the most common infractions (many of which I have made) and what to do about them. Get the OpenRock S2 Earbuds for 20% OFF! (Discount Code: BackcountryPilgrim20) - https://bit.ly/4kRTR6l 0:00 Being a Jerk on Trail 0:28 The Golden Rule: LEAVE NO TRACE! 1:07 Staying on Trail 1:34 Cutting Switchbacks 2:11 Hiking in Mud 2:57 Going Off Trail 3:53 Durable Surfaces 4:15 Following Creeks 4:38 Making Rock Piles 6:08 Trail Maintenance (Leave Places Better) 6:24 Historical Artifacts 6:46 Peeing Outside 7:26 Quieting Down 8:13 Using Earbuds (OpenRock S2) 10:54 Flying Drones 11:15 No Smoking 11:55 Cologne and Perfume 12:22 Trail Etiquette and Right of Way 12:42 Hikers' Right of Way 13:12 Bikes and Horses 14:08 Conversation and Passing 16:10 Don't Be a Creeper 17:20 Dealing with Animals 18:35 Handling Food Scraps 19:54 Thanks for Watching! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS! WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com ES_New Human - PW - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/3R8seJ9Ywg/ ES_Changes Like a Chameleon (Instrumental Version) - Staffan Carlen - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/vs4glr3p8G/ ES_Thanks for the Time - Headlund - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/ ES_Bagatelle Valley - Nylonwings - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/0mNPj78DPy/