An extra pair of light shoes for nights in camp will ease tired feet and at the same time be easier on the environment. Survival in the wilderness depends on careful planning and proper equipment. Open water sources are easily contaminated by human or animal waste. Water from springs, lakes, ponds, and streams should not be drunk without proper treatment. A recommended method of treatment is to bring clear water to a rolling boil for 10 minutes.
Large groups can be very destructive to the wilderness.
Diamond Peak, elevation 8,744 feet, is most often climbed from the south ridge. It is not a difficult climb, but climbers should always travel in organized parties, fully equipped, and under experienced leadership. The summit of Mt. Yoran, at 7,138 feet, is low compared with many Oregon peaks, but its steep precipice offers fine rock climbing for skilled mountaineers. They had hoped a rough wagon road had been pushed through, but they were disappointed. They camped on the south shore of Crescent Lake at the foot of the mountains and looked for a road.