Ms Reid's comment follows an announced proposal to establish a volunteer bike patrol to help with health and safety risks, in the debut season of gondola-assisted bike trails in the Ben Lomond forest.
The first call for volunteer patrollers was made to the Queenstown mountain biking community at an interested users' meeting in the Skyline complex on Tuesday night.
Queenstown Mountain Biking Club (QMTBC) chairman Lance Brown said volunteers were needed to act as the eyes and ears of the land manager, but they would "not be required to hold formal medical training, such as CPR or first aid".
The volunteer team will monitor high-traffic zones and shared-use trails, identify trail hazards and maintenance, and assist in medical emergencies.
Queenstown Lakes District Council and QMTBC are liaising with St John Wakatipu and Queenstown police to negotiate emergency response and evacuation procedures.
Ms Reid said St John Wakatipu's primary interest was to make sure all ambulance staff were up to date with evacuation points and the mapping of the proposed trails.
"It will be a difficult area to control, but the mountain bike club is acting responsibly with the issue of health and safety," she said.
Mr Brown said the public interest in the project was still being weighed up, but it had the potential to grow on an annual basis.
"This year is a trial year for the volunteers, but this could become a professional organisation, under the guidance of the bike park manager," he said.
Six cycling trails are proposed for development this summer and Skyline gondola access will run from January 24 to May 29, adult season passes costing $475.
All 34 of the cableway cabins will be converted to carry two bikes each, but bikers will have restricted access during peak dining times from 5pm to 6.30pm.
QLDC district forester Brian Pringle said sponsorship was being sought for the annual development and maintenance for six new trails, and so far three companies had "shown interest".
