The Following Links are provided to give aspiring trail builders some ideas on how to build their trails better.
-2002: Examples of Structures and Rock Work
Common Mistakes
Well Constructed Structures and Solid Rockwork
C-buster – Keeping it Natural
-2002: Building Trails for Fun and Karma
-2000: CBC Trail Ressurected
Occupiers Liability Act – The law regarding trail building in BC.
For another article which helps to clarify this law go here.
North Shore News Story on NS-SAR Statistics from 1995-1996
-2002: Resort Municipality of Whistler: Trail Standards – Although detailed, a good place to start when building a trail or trail features.
IMBA:
Bicycle Management. Including Trail Issues and How to make Freeriding work in your area.
Rock Armouring
Rerouting and/or closing sections of a trail
Building Better Trails, some ideas and insight on making your trail last.
Another link on Rock Armouring