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By the time Trails Fest kicks off Friday, there will be a new downhill route in place on East Bluff. Speed is the name of the game, one of many options for competitors this weekend. Christopher Guibert says across the entire spectrum, most courses are designed for intermediate riders. Given the nature of the sport, that invites the possibility of injury. Since the club does not own the land, insurance is a requirement for it to modify the public tracts it is using. Guibert explains why that is difficult.
Earlier this year, some trails had their season opening delayed so that new policies could be purchased. Guibert says the recent tourism boom has led all parties involved to reexamine what kind of coverage they need.
Many of the trails are built through grants, but private businesses play a huge role in the clubs success.
Copper Harbor Trails Club has a full-time executive director on staff to help guide the day to day activities of the organization.
