In Colorado's backcountry, a significant issue with hikers not properly disposing of their waste has been identified. A survey on Mount Elbert revealed that several hundred people each year are defecating on the trail to the summit.

Further details on this issue and potential solutions are available from the Colorado Sun. It is known that providing access to "wag bags" has encouraged some hikers to pack out their own waste, mitigating the problem to some extent.

The full story, including information on the impact of this issue and efforts to address it, can be found in the Colorado Sun's reporting on the subject.