Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Not really. The pic I showed isn't as difficult as the pic Troie picked. Not difficult to seperate at all.
But yes, one issue I find is people coming out here, experienced in technical trails, then find they are in over their head. Their black diamond is closer to what I consider a blue for example. Especially if they hit the shore, lots of people get smoked by the 'easy' trails on fromme.
The real difficulty would be in creating a national standard. Some people would likely be heavily offended if one was ever implemented.
Maelstrom,
Whitewater kayakers are about as independent and self-reliant as athletes get. They're not offended by national and international whitewater standards. These standards help avoid injuries and save lives.
Many whitewater kayakers are mtb'ers also, as the sports are quite similar. E.g., done in wilderness, need to pick lines, know your limits.