Uncle Cliffy said:
Well, this article in particular doesn't seem one sided. They present arguments from both sides...
Perhaps they do, but how balanced would you say the following is (copied and pasted exactly as it appears in e-print)? If you were just Joe Schmo Portland citizen, which side would seem to have more credibility or impact to you?
"Opponents include the Friends of Mount Hood and a coalition of environmental groups.
'Turning this peaceful high alpine setting of meadows, wetlands, and forest into a downhill bike park is an insult to the heritage of Timberline Lodge,' said Dennis Chaney, board member of Friends of Mt. Hood.
Lori Ann Burd, attorney for Bark, Mt. Hood's watchdog group, said 'this area is right above the headwaters of Still Creek, which is home to threatened steelhead and coho salmon.'
Supporters contend that everything that's proposed conforms with Forest Service environmental guidelines. Building an organized and challenging trail system will lessen the creation of clandestine trails."
Oh, the photo. A big hit-type bike launching off a drop, not an AM ride bumping along a rock garden, not a XC rig picking it's way
along a single track.
Spin, baby.
