Stop Sh!*#ng in the Desert!

I’ve been blessed with many excellent days in Indian Creek this month, but during that time it’s become clear that a lot of folks are still clueless when it comes to taking a dump in the desert. The most egregious offenses I’ve seen were poop behind a big boulder twenty feet from the cliff, and a wag bag that was used but then left open in the fire pit for the next lucky camp dweller to deal with. Really people, it’s so simple a child can do it, and once you get over the whole “it’s weird to poop in a bag thing” you’ll realize you are doing the environment and the climbing community a favor. Keeping poop out of the ground is crucial for the local ecology, and proving that we can manage ourselves is extremely important for the future of climbing in Indian Creek.

So for everyone out there who needs a refresher on how to properly dispose of your crap, I give you the illustrious Timmy O’Neill who walks us through using a wag bag:

Once you get in the habit, you’ll start to realize these things are a good idea just about anywhere you car camp, and sometimes, it’s just fun to poop in a bag!