back on topic here... I am wishing there was a trails group around here. There are a bunch of semi organinzed group rides, but no trail interest per se. I compensate by trying to be aware of local general access issues and put a bit of energy into that via letter writing, and then also just by supporting IMBA and all that goes with that state of mind.

The issues around here are mainly that there isn't a real move to preserve the open space, for anyone. The local gov't and the developers work hand in hand to buitl mini ranchettes, and subdivide where ever they can.

Boise ID is an good example of an open space mentality. They have done a really good job of linking the ridge lines and building trails, instead of letting the developers have at it with gated commnunites and 10000' houses like they do around here.


irulan