Indian Peaks Newsletter, Page 2

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(Preservation)
(b) The inclusion of an area in the National Wilderness Preservation System notwithstanding, the area shall continue to be managed by the Department and agency having jurisdiction thereover immediately before its inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System unless otherwise provided by Act of Congress. No appropriation shall be available for the payment of expenses or salaries for the administration of the National Wilderness Preservation System as a separate unit nor shall any appropriations be available for additional personnel stated as being required solely for the purpose of managing or administering areas solely because they are included within the National Wilderness Preservation System.

DEFINITION OF WILDERNESS
(c) A wilderness, in contrast with those areas where man and his own works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain. An area of wilderness is further defined to mean in this chapter an area of underdeveloped Federal land retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation, which is protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions and which (1) generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man’s work substantially unnoticeable; (2) has outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation; (3) has at least five thousand acres of land or is of sufficient size as to make practicable its preservation and use in an unimpaired condition; and (4) may also contain ecological, geological, or other features of scientific, educational, scenic, or historical value. •

The Indian Peaks area became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1978.

Thank you Ralph for a wonderful presentation!

Mt Neva, courtesy USFS

Tips For Backcountry Travel

• Check the weather forcast for the area. • Plan clothing, equipment and supplies accordingly.
• Make a realistic trail plan and stick to it
• Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
• Carry a map and compass and know how to use them.
• Choose appropriate footwear for the terrain (remember the “LNT” rules).
• Dress in layers and always carry a jacket for unexpected weather changes.
• Carry water and emergency supplies - even on short hikes.
• Repackage snacks and food in baggies. This reduces weight and the amount of trash to pack out.
• Your pack weight should not exceed 1/3 of body weight.
• Be considerate of others - they too are on a wilderness adventure.

To volunteer this summer, please call Jeff Charlebois at
(303) 443-4543
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Share Your Experience!

Send us a story of an experience you had while hosting in the Indian Peaks and we will publish it in a future edition. Please submit your tale to the editor in "Plain text" or " MS Word" if possible.

End of the Trail

The Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance mourns the loss of one of our longtime Backcountry Hosts, Joyce Russell. Her smiling face and dedication to our efforts will be missed dearly. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us Joyce!

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