Considering CULTURE in trail construction
Aug 23, 2020
4 minutes
ROB GUNSTONE
As our fellow outdoor enthusiasts in the climbing community grapple with the decision to ban them from some of the best rock in the Gariward/Grampians National Park, mountain bike riders need to think about how we communicate with indigenous land owners to ensure our trail networks are built and maintained in a respectful manner.
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An example of positive communication between trail builders and the indigenous community is the outstanding La Larr Ba Gauwa trail network at Harcourt, a 90-minute drive north of Melbourne along the Calder Highway. These trails have seen indigenous language incorporated into the
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