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you seem to have experience in this?

happened to me using different inserts.  With Cushcore it's just easiest to ride it out as is.  Taking a CC out on the trail is not fun.  Another one, I just left it trailside and picked it up later or run it around your neck.

Lots of non paid builders are grateful for donations as well....

I've been using different kind of saws for around 20 years.  I've had a few of small Silky saws, but they kept breaking.  The Bahco's are great (2nd favorite) but the one from Canadian Tire will out last the Bahco probably by 2x and replacement blades are $10.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/yardworks-pruning-saw-0596003p.html#srp

I started using a cheap louper (roots and branches) from CT and this cuts down on the saw use.  

My 2 cents from the real world.

How about a shovel for a gift? Great for clearing drains and diverting running water when it's monsoon season.

Not sure if I can handle all the giggling.

thanks.... good insight.  What is lever flop?  I have Code R's and curious.

Use a DD tire in the rear, EXO Plus up front, lose the Cushcores and use RimPactMTB inserts.  Save around 1.5 lbs or rotational weight.

1. Worth the time and proper wood work is art work - 

Definitely art work but worth the time is a matter of opinion.  I think it should only be built if the trail needs to go over water. 

2. It does when you build to last. 20 years is possible - 

How much woodwork on the shore is 20 years and not rotten?  Lucky to get 15 years in real world.

3. One time purchase when you re-use all nails when rebuilding wood work -

Re-using nails is going to be very time consuming and doubt you will get them all out straight.  The initial cost is still  expensive and is still not natural.

4. Lots of great wood due to each winter blow downs.

Non-rot cedar does not blow down.

5. Every rider has his own favorite terrain.

Agreed

the problems with building wooden features:

1. Takes a lot of time

2. Does not last 

3. Nails are expensive

4. Sourcing stringers means cutting trees

5. Dirt is more fun to ride.

Work in the bike industry!  There is literally hundreds of dollars to make.

I believe all (or most) of the builders on Burke have ebikes to access the spots they are working on.   The climbs are nasty so ebikes are actually benefiting the trails in this scenario.

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Revelstoke and Nelson.... better than the Sea to Sky overall imo and less attitude.

This. And don’t forget Rossland.

Castlegar > Rossland for 1 day.

What trail you like that much in Castlegar? Last time I was there they didn't have much. Grandiflorum?

It's pretty hard to beat whiskey on the rocks, crown point and a bunch others. Also, 7 summits is a pretty legendary way to spend a day.

Grandiflorum and The Awakener are amazing trails.  I like the terrain and overall flow better than Rossland.

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Revelstoke and Nelson.... better than the Sea to Sky overall imo and less attitude.

This. And don’t forget Rossland.

Castlegar > Rossland for 1 day.

Revelstoke and Nelson.... better than the Sea to Sky overall imo and less attitude.

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#nodignoride.... maintain the trails you ride and everything is in a better place.

This sounds good in theory......

LOL yeah.... I work on a trail most mornings and to get there I have to walk along an access trail which is used a lot by MTBers to get back to the main road. Sometimes there will be a small tree down over the trail that is easy to move out of the way by hand. As a social experiment I tend to leave the tree where it is and see how long it takes someone to move it as one has to get off ones bike to get over it anyway. It'll often be there for a couple of weeks! Sigh......

I've tried several times to volunteer for the trail maintenance evenings, but due to my work schedule (shift work), one hasn't lined up yet. Hopefully next year it does and me a my 13 year old can make it.

I try to remove branches and loose rocks off the trails. As someone that hasn't attended a trail building/maintenance day yet, what are some things we can help with trail maintenance? 

I see that draining puddles are helpful? What else?

Thanks

With trail maintenance, the main thing is to get water off the trail.  Especially water that is running down a trail.  My pet peeve are loose rocks in the corners.

this is not surprising at all... 95% of riders don't give back and have a mentality that "someone will fix it".   Take a look at how many people are out riding in a rainstorm vs. people cleaning drains.

keep us updated

#nodignoride.... maintain the trails you ride and everything is in a better place.

https://www.outboundlighting.com/ is the new big player...  more discussion here: https://forums.mtbr.com/lights-night-riding/outbound-lighting-focal-series-discussion-1055278.html