Originally Posted by ih8_punkrock
Wow, dude. I guess XC + FR does = Hate.
I have built trails myself and I can assure you I have never NEVER cut down a tree to do it. And Freeriders aren't reckless idiots ---- I can build a trail that won't cause the entire mountain to erode into an ant hill. Give me a break.
The conflict comes when XC riders think they know more than freeriders, or when XC riders get all high and mighty about land access. I pay my taxes and dues, dude, I am just as able to access land as you are. "Wild obstacles" don't cause erosion, and freeriders don't sue if they get hurt.
Open your mind, you completely sidestepped the point.
Moving naturally bulid structures DOES increase erosion and in turn cause trail closures.
You pay taxes to USE not ABUSE the land.
There are others who use the trails besides you; Hikers, XC, FR, children, adults. Comply to the needs of the majority, not your own selfish needs. Where you go over, others are forced to go around, further increasing eroding effects.