In some ways I’d argue it’s a particularly egregious violation of the spirit of leave no trace. Littering saves yourself the hassle of cleaning up after yourse

In some ways I’d argue it’s a particularly egregious violation of the spirit of leave no trace. Littering saves yourself the hassle of cleaning up after yourself. Leaving crash pads behind serves a need for safety. These are selfish acts that benefit you for practical reasons while ignoring the well-being of the environment around you. Rock cairns, while (probably) less damaging, serve no purpose other than leaving a trace for the sake of leaving a trace.