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On another note, saying "skiing has lifts, why is this different?" is an idiotic argument. DH mt biking has lifts, that is the equivillent. XC biking, where trails tend to be multi-use, is a whole different enchilada. Take a look at user conflict in the Wasatch back country and then let's talk.
I am NOT anti ebike. I am not anti eMTB. I AM anti trail closure due to user conflict. I think most of the "why do you care how I enjoy the trails...?" folks do not understand the fragile nature of trail access. We WILL lose trail access faster than we will see a change in hikers/ dog walkers/ equestrian understanding of the differences between ebikes and pedal bikes (yeah, no sh*t you 'need to pedal for the motor to work'... it is still a motor). Wake me up when there are eMTB user groups fighting for new trails to be built, funding the build and then volunteering for the maintenance of them.
I am NOT anti ebike. I am not anti eMTB. I AM anti trail closure due to user conflict. I think most of the "why do you care how I enjoy the trails...?" folks do not understand the fragile nature of trail access. We WILL lose trail access faster than we will see a change in hikers/ dog walkers/ equestrian understanding of the differences between ebikes and pedal bikes (yeah, no sh*t you 'need to pedal for the motor to work'... it is still a motor). Wake me up when there are eMTB user groups fighting for new trails to be built, funding the build and then volunteering for the maintenance of them.