SLC Composite Junior Development & Highland High/Judge Memorial Mountain Bike Team Supports Trails
Please join us in thanking the riders of the Highland Composite Mountain bike team for their generous donation to support the trails. We are grateful that the team appreciates year-round trails and the full-time attention they require.
Volunteerism is a great way to give back and understand the rigors of trail work. However, a professional trail crew is the only way to adequately manage the daily needs of a 400-mile trail system. Unlike a football stadium or baseball diamond, trails aren’t always appreciated for the infrastructure they provide: recreational facilities upon which the community depends.
Beyond the financial burdens of trail work, user behavior is another essential aspect of a positive experience, and this is where high school mountain bike teams excel. It begins with a carefully coordinated, state-wide scheduling system that ensures trailheads aren’t overwhelmed. At trailheads, teams divide into smaller groups and plan their routes using directional trails whenever possible. When out on the trails, team members are held to the highest standards of trail etiquette, promoting kindness and sharing the trails with all users.
Thanks to teams like this you can rest assured that the future of trails is bright.
