Being from Whistler, this was a contentious point of view. However, the outdoors are to be enjoyed by everyone. The danger is that assisted bikes (and possibly

Being from Whistler, this was a contentious point of view. However, the outdoors are to be enjoyed by everyone. The danger is that assisted bikes (and possibly legs) can get people far enough out in the wilderness, that a dead battery can lead them into significant trouble. Sure, this can happen without the assistance, but it's more difficult to get out of your depths.