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IamMikey1 t1_irex9az wrote

Ascending has right of way, but use good judgement on if they are struggling and need a second. I usually let the other person go anyways and use it as an excuse to catch my breath. Haha

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Peeeculiar t1_irex7u7 wrote

Uphill has the right of way. This holds true for mountain biking as well.

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a1234321 t1_irg3a2p wrote

And skiing (skinning up).

In general I think of it as the person who's exerting the most effort has the right of way.

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Peeeculiar t1_irg3pes wrote

Yup. Unless they are on horseback, in which case everyone is expected to cease all motor functions until they have passed.

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a1234321 t1_irg9dhp wrote

I'll be honest, every time I see someone on horseback I just gawk anyway so that's easy for me.

Saw some guy riding a horse down the sidewalk in Kittery at night a few months ago and I almost ran a stop sign staring at it.

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Azr431 t1_irex9kj wrote

Going up always has right of way

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ninjamansidekick t1_ireymcs wrote

When traversing mountain passes in a 4x4 uphill usually has right of way, but common sense and reason will sometimes dictate that yielding to the downhill is right and proper.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_irey7yb wrote

I tend to agree but sometimes it just comes down to who has access to a spot to step off the trail or who wants/needs a break or who understands the etiquette or who isn’t so focused on something else that they notice so with me, either is ok.

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Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_ireyv1i wrote

So instead of thinking of who has the right of way, why don't you and others think of it as a 4way stop sign and proceed as such

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