Agree that when it is frozen up there it is more fun and less distructive than in the summer so I do ride/slide it 😆
Jim has never gone away, he just moves around the Cranham, Painswick and Birdlip woods as I see him quite often (but not since August).
I have spoken to him a few times when I have been out with some other riders and he seems really nice. Sometimes he has his dog and wife in tow and not always wearing glasses. He is retired so will normally be found up the woods mid week late morning early afternoon setting us some nice obstacles. And he drives a white car (can’t remember what) so if you see a car parked up be aware of traps on the trail.
I think the new DH additions may have increased the exposure of the “secret trails” up there and is not a good addition.
Plus the little punks that ride it on the weekeds have no respect for XC riders and leave litter everywhere. Including a 12″ lady pleasuring device hanging off a tree branch!!!