- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Hearing stuff like this just disgusts me... If I ever see someone NOT using a tree saver.... so help me...
A writeup from a fellow (very experienced, passionate, and vocal) wheeler...
I am embarrassed to be associated with the people that use RS and
Constrictor on a regular basis. It absolutely baffles me that someone
would think that it is okay to take a crap right in the middle of the
trail and not even make an attempt to cover it or hide the toilet paper.
The amount of trash in RS is also appalling. From my understanding the
BLM was very helpful in establishing these trails as permanent and
legal. How does anyone think it is okay to repay that assistance with
abuse? Where is the awareness and respect? Do people really think they
trails will stay open, or the BLM will help in the future with this type
of attitude?
Constrictor was even worse. We got to the bottom of Constrictor just
before dark. I fooled around a little on that first section then we all
walked the trail to evaluate it. As usual the comparisons to the
Hellodorados came up. Will contends (Darren and I agree) that lower
helldorado is still the best trail around due to its obstacle density.
The waterfall, named Eagle's Nest, is a bit more intimidating than Upper
I believe because of the approach. The beauty of the Eagle's Nest is
all the morons that have DESTROYED the trees to get up it. At least 6
trees are dead or destroyed due to winch cables and one pine will be
dead shortly after some idiot sawed 2/3's of the way through it with his
winch cable. 50+ years of growth killed for 3 minutes of recreation.
It's a joke. If I were associated with the creation of that trail I
would be ashamed and embarrassed. Hell, I am embarrassed and I'll I've
done is walk the thing.
Even today, 2 days later, I'm still dejected and discourage about the
'hobby' that requires me to be associated, by default, with assholes
that behave like that. I've even heard rumors (I'm sure Kurt you can
confirm) that the moniker "Eagle's Nest" has to do with the tree that
used to be in Constrictor that was removed. I can't believe that anyone,
even the biggest redneck, wife beating, moron, "getting it" Jeep,
Toyota, Samurai or buggy driver would destroy an eagle's nest. Or any
nest for that matter. If I were the BLM I would close the trail today
and fine the hell out of anybody who attempted to drive on it. It's
ridiculous. And quite frankly unacceptable. Nice to see that the first
hardcore trails with excellent access to SLC have been completely
ruined. What a joke.
Perhaps I've completely lost sense of right and wrong but as I see it
Constrictor is wonderful idea gone completely wrong. Someone, perhaps
me, needs to find a way to construct a permanent winching point atop the
waterfall, similar to Upper, so this trail can remain open. I'm glad I
still have my isolated, remote spots where I can go and not have to deal
with the dregs of society.
On a good note, spending time in the desert with good friends can
usually mitigate any frustration.
A writeup from a fellow (very experienced, passionate, and vocal) wheeler...
I am embarrassed to be associated with the people that use RS and
Constrictor on a regular basis. It absolutely baffles me that someone
would think that it is okay to take a crap right in the middle of the
trail and not even make an attempt to cover it or hide the toilet paper.
The amount of trash in RS is also appalling. From my understanding the
BLM was very helpful in establishing these trails as permanent and
legal. How does anyone think it is okay to repay that assistance with
abuse? Where is the awareness and respect? Do people really think they
trails will stay open, or the BLM will help in the future with this type
of attitude?
Constrictor was even worse. We got to the bottom of Constrictor just
before dark. I fooled around a little on that first section then we all
walked the trail to evaluate it. As usual the comparisons to the
Hellodorados came up. Will contends (Darren and I agree) that lower
helldorado is still the best trail around due to its obstacle density.
The waterfall, named Eagle's Nest, is a bit more intimidating than Upper
I believe because of the approach. The beauty of the Eagle's Nest is
all the morons that have DESTROYED the trees to get up it. At least 6
trees are dead or destroyed due to winch cables and one pine will be
dead shortly after some idiot sawed 2/3's of the way through it with his
winch cable. 50+ years of growth killed for 3 minutes of recreation.
It's a joke. If I were associated with the creation of that trail I
would be ashamed and embarrassed. Hell, I am embarrassed and I'll I've
done is walk the thing.
Even today, 2 days later, I'm still dejected and discourage about the
'hobby' that requires me to be associated, by default, with assholes
that behave like that. I've even heard rumors (I'm sure Kurt you can
confirm) that the moniker "Eagle's Nest" has to do with the tree that
used to be in Constrictor that was removed. I can't believe that anyone,
even the biggest redneck, wife beating, moron, "getting it" Jeep,
Toyota, Samurai or buggy driver would destroy an eagle's nest. Or any
nest for that matter. If I were the BLM I would close the trail today
and fine the hell out of anybody who attempted to drive on it. It's
ridiculous. And quite frankly unacceptable. Nice to see that the first
hardcore trails with excellent access to SLC have been completely
ruined. What a joke.
Perhaps I've completely lost sense of right and wrong but as I see it
Constrictor is wonderful idea gone completely wrong. Someone, perhaps
me, needs to find a way to construct a permanent winching point atop the
waterfall, similar to Upper, so this trail can remain open. I'm glad I
still have my isolated, remote spots where I can go and not have to deal
with the dregs of society.
On a good note, spending time in the desert with good friends can
usually mitigate any frustration.
