Riding trails has more of a risk than just the possibility of getting hurt riding them. Unless you own the land they’re built on, you’re constantly under the pressure and fear that somebody is going to turn turn up and destroy all of the hard work put into them. The crew at Island Woods got their notice that after two long years, they would have to say goodbye to their home. They wanted to put together something they could remember the place with, so they produced this video giving you some insight into their spot in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada! We also were fortunate enough to get a handful of photos shot by Kjel Erickson that you can check out after the jump! Check it!

“Last week we got very disheartening news that our trail spot was getting demolished. We have been working on these jumps for the last two years and finally got them somewhat running. The clips in this video are from our few sessions over the last couple of months.
To anyone who understands how much work goes into a spot like this will understand how disappointing it is when you get news like this. It amazes me how in countries like Canada it is so hard to persue the sport we are all so passionate about. Everyone claims to be so open minded and says it’s great when you go chase your passions. Sure doesn’t feel that way when multiple spots have gotten plowed and everywhere you go we get kicked out of spots and even parks.
Even with shit news like this we will keep trying to open minds and grow the scene here in Lethbridge. Hopefully one day the city will let us have a spot to build and ride. Keep on givenr’
Enjoy the video because it’s the last you’ll see from this amazing spot.
Riders : Scott, Garth, Vince” Edward Dyck

Check out the photos after the jump!
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