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Hiker poop is causing a stink in the backcountry – but with this piece of kit, researchers think they've found the solution

This summer, while most of us were frolicking on the trails, rafting on the river or lounging in a hammock, Shari Edelson was stationed at a trailhead on Colorado’s Mount Elbert talking to people ...
Vail Daily

There’s a pooping problem on Colorado’s 14ers. Here’s what’s being done to help flush it away.

A crusade to combat the proliferation of poop in Colorado’s backcountry entered a new frontier this week with the creation of a “Clean 14” initiative focusing on the state’s iconic 14,000-foot peaks.
The New York Times

to Solve a Pet’s Poop Problem?

Say you own a tabby cat and a Siamese. You check the litter box and find some of the stool firm and brown, while the rest is soft and red – a sign of possible disease. Which cat, you wonder, has the ...
Outside

How I Manage Outdoor Poop Emergencies When I'm Far from a Bathroom

The worst part of my bucket list snorkeling trip in Thailand was the bucket. “And here’s the bathroom,” said our guide as he gave us a tour of the 20-passenger boat that would take us around the Phi ...