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Okay...so it's not an original idea but, hey, what bootcamp program hasn't ripped
something off from us at some point?

So, taking a bite from Moosejaw's page, we're going to start making a donation
on each piece of Motor City Bootcamp gear we sell. The neat thing is this - each
month, we're going to choose a different charity to make the donations to. They
will all be local causes. The charity of the month will have a write up, on this
page, as well as a link for you to obtain more information on exactly what it is
they do and why we feel it's important to support them.

In addition, we'd like any of you who have your gear on and are doing something
pretty cool (or at least YOU think it's pretty cool) to send us a pic. If we think it's
cool too, we'll post it. We're hoping that the more exposure we get, the more
pieces we'll sell and the more dollars we'll raise for our causes. It's a fun way to
get you to do your part. FYI - we stole that from Moosejaw too...sorry.

All of our pieces will sell for $25 and, with each piece, you'll get a free week of Motor City Bootcamp. If you're
already involved in MCB, and you already have your free shirt, you can still send us a pic and I'll give you 50
points to be used towards the point series standings.

The tremendous rewards of high-adventure treks are drawing more and more people to the backcountry. At
the same time, the vast territory suitable for treks is shrinking in size. More people and less land mean we
all must be careful not to endanger the wild outdoors we have come to enjoy.

A High-Adventure Ethic
A good way to protect the backcountry is to remember that while you are there, you are a visitor. When you
visit a friend you are always careful to leave that person's home just as you found it. You would never think of
dropping litter on the carpet, chopping down trees in the yard, putting soap in the drinking water, or marking
your name on the living room wall. When you visit the backcountry, the same courtesies apply. Leave
everything just as you found it.

Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of a Scout or Scouter who
cares for the environment. Travel lightly on the land.

The Principles of "Leave No Trace"
"Leave No Trace" is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. The Boy Scouts of
America is committed to this program. The principles of Leave No Trace are not rules; they are guidelines to
follow at all times.

The Leave No Trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when
considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire is
of little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all.
Leaving no trace is everyone's responsibility.

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