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svP mr v 't . dr s k <br /> Determine Shared Use, MORE Risk Management and <br /> INFO <br /> Preferred Use, or Single Use Freeriding <br /> IMBA supports shared-use, preferred-use, and single- The tactics for managing risk and legal lia- <br /> use trails.A trail specifically designed for challenging bility in freeriding situations aren't much <br /> mountain biking can be shared,but will sometimes be different from those used in normal <br /> more successful if it is preferred-use or single-use. mountain biking settings. Turn to chapter <br /> Frequent, technical trail features are unsuitable for seven to learn the basics. <br /> equestrians and may not provide an enjoyable experi- <br /> ence for hikers (but many trail runners will love <br /> them). However, shared-use trails that offer technical manage and maintain them consistently and responsi- <br /> challenge are common and have been successfully bly, and employ insurance coverage or other risk <br /> enjoyed by a variety of visitors for years.For instance, transference strategies. <br /> rugged backcountry trails are often highly challeng- <br /> ing, and because there is low traffic on those trails, Offer Opportunities for all <br /> there is little user conflict. On more popular shared- <br /> ' <br /> hared Skil Levels <br /> use trails,the challenge can be located on one side of A diverse trail network with a variety of trail styles <br /> the trail, leaving a non-technical route available. <br /> helps ensure satisfied visitors. If only beginner and <br /> intermediate trails are provided, expert riders may <br /> Develop Risk Management become bored and create their own trails,or seek chal- <br /> Tools lenge on existing non-technical trails by riding extra <br /> Risk management is the systematic approach to incor- fast or over trailside obstacles. Conversely, if beginner <br /> porating safety into the riding experience.At the most riders have only expert trails to ride,they could have an <br /> basic level, there are two trail-related risk-manage- unpleasant experience or suffer an injury. <br /> ment goals: AIMS <br /> 1)Manage the risks on your trails,and 2)Minimize ill/ Le Circuit Athe losses from lawsuits. To accomplish these goals, g Jean Larose <br /> you'll need to design and build trails appropriately, S <br /> ® L'Enduro Sud 4 <br /> k a <br /> 4> La Besse A <br /> n „ <br /> F , Amazone <br /> EXPERT 0 La Coupe <br /> -�. ----4 RIDERS <br /> :- , du Monde <br /> 1. II <br /> a <br /> a , Y _ A <br /> J ()PLY <br /> } L Arche <br /> 6 du Boisee <br /> — TO <br /> Z z <br /> Good signage can go a long way in managing safety A diverse network with trails for all levels helps <br /> on technical trails. (Santos, Florida) ensure satisfied visitors.(Mont-Sainte-Anne, Québec) <br /> 228 <br /> How to Design Challenging Trails <br /> i I <br />