A rider recently ignored a trail closure at Whistler Mountain Bike Park, endangering themselves and trail builders. This action set back trail repair efforts significantly, with the crew forced to address damage instead of maintaining trails. Although the damage was minor, it still required three days of work from an already stretched team. Injuries have occurred when riders poach trails, resulting in additional dangers and potential pass revocation. Community backlash has risen in defense of trail builders to promote safer, more responsible riding practices.
If you ignore trail closures like at WMBP, you risk the safety of yourself and the trail builders. Riding poached trails can cause significant delays in repairs.
The damage caused by poached trails can result in extended closures, forcing the trail crew to focus on repairs instead of new trail features. Riders injure themselves when they collide with staff mid-build.
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