Our class participants are also stewards of the resource, every GCFI class is designed to minimize impact on the fragile ecosystem of Grand Canyon. Each class stresses the importance of practicing Leave No Trace (LNT) camping and hiking. We encourage all visitors to Grand Canyon National Park to do the same. The seven LNT Principles are:

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
(No fires in Grand Canyon National Park's backcountry)
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. For more information or materials, please visit www.LNT.org or call (800) 332-4100. For more specific guidelines relevant to canyon country we strongly recommend LNT’s Skills & Ethics: Deserts and Canyons booklet.