Sorry mods if this is in the wrong forum but I needed to take this opportunity to voice a concern.
I've read quite a few of the threads on this board , I came on your site because of the trash talking sorrounding the Disco thread and have seen one thing that truly concerns me. I have seen multiple pics on this board showing blatant disregard for our trail systems. The Rubicon thread shows a rig cruising out of the lake near the slabs. There is not a legal trail within a 1000 yards of where that rig is, let alone in the middle of the lake. The White Mtn thread shows rigs parked on top of the bushes. I personally spent my free time working that trail trying to get it back in shape after the Willow Fire. It took 3 years to convince the USFS to reopen it. It could literally take that one pic to close it.
I see a tremendous amount of ego-centric attitude, and based on your own comments, that is a perk of being in the 'Upper' class. I've seen people on this board who view it as a good thing that the trails are closed to the public, because it'll weed out those poor unfortuante people who couldn't afford to pay to wheel.
This isn't a 'Hummers Suck' thread, to each there own on the vehicle they choose to use to get out onto our public lands. I drive a yota, by choice, because I like to traverse truly extreme trails. I respect your choice in your vehicle and I am asking for the same respect with regards to OUR land.
And before the cool group comes through and trys to slam me for being a lower class troll, you're more than welcome to stop by my house in Lake Arrowhead or my Software Development Firm in Twin Peaks and have that conversation face to face.
Regards
See you on the trail
Dave
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