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Dealing with shit 13-Aug-2007 At 5:11:46 PM kiwijc

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In terms of negative environmental impacts a major issue facing the climbing community is dealing with human waste. This is particularly a problem in alpine environments, where poo doesn't decompose, and in high use areas such as Centennial Glenn & Shipley where there isn't a toilet located closeby.

In some areas we can get away with burying our shit appropriately, but at area's like the Glenn that's not an option as it's too high use, there are too many watercourses and the soil is not great for burying
and decomposition.

What then are the options for dealing with human waste at the crag? What do people do about it now? Are climbers prepared to carry their own shit out? Specific suggestions about how to manage this issue at the Glenn are welcome.

At the last Glen trackcare day 4 rubbish bags of shit and toilet paper were picked up in only a few hours work!

Jonathon Clearwater