I have access to land for building dirt jumps but is seems like everywhere I dig, it's overrun with roots. Should I dig through it or find a new spot?
Are you next to huge trees ? Or are you talking about just small plant roots? If this dirt is otherwise good, just deal with it ! ; )
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/upsetbmx/pville-dialed.jpg Digging from the riding line, rather than a hole off to the side can help make faster progress and an integrated look: Check out this thread: https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=123808