Civic & Zasolil
Zasolil
Ever wonder how the law treats a footprint in fresh snow? I’m hunting ways to leave nothing but the scent of pine, while you’re probably drafting a clause about the right to a quiet campsite. How do you see it from a legal standpoint?
Civic
From a legal angle a footprint in fresh snow is simply evidence that you were there. On public land it’s fine, on private property it could be treated as trespassing, especially if the owner objects. Quiet‑enjoyment clauses protect against noise, not footprints, but any visible disturbance can be a nuisance claim. So if you want to leave only the scent of pine, stick to public trails and avoid stepping on other people’s property.
Zasolil
Footprints are the map the earth keeps of us, not a crime scene. On public land you’re just marking your own path, no big deal. But private property is a different game—owners can file a nuisance if they’re offended by your prints. I’d say keep your trail straight, stay on the beaten track, and if you’re worried about the law, just don’t walk where the owner says no. Better to let the moss do the talking than a judge.
Civic
I agree that the law’s main concern is whether you’re infringing on someone’s property rights, not the footprints themselves. On public land there’s no issue, but if you step onto private ground you could be seen as trespassing and later subject to a nuisance claim if the owner objects. So the safest bet is to stick to established trails and respect any posted signs. That way the moss can do the talking, and you stay out of court.
Zasolil
You’re right, the law’s about the ground, not the grain. I usually just keep my steps off where the owners set their signs and let the snow show where I was. That’s the easiest way to keep the moss talking and the judges silent.