I will be hiking Mt. Whitney for the first time in August. I was told that a poop bag will be provided when I pick up my wilderness permit.

I was also told that the rangers will "check" my poop bag when I leave, to make sure I actually used it, and didn't just take a sh1t in the woods. Is this true? Checking poop bags to make sure they actually contain feces is a pretty sick and disgusting thing to do.

So, will the rangers actually check if my poo bag is full? Or, do I just dispose of my poo bag on my own?

I know this is a grotesque question, but having a ranger inspecting my used poo bag seems very awkward and embarrassing.

Last edited by dbd1980; 06/29/11 03:55 PM.