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For Episode 194 Martha Becton takes over again, this time at the 2025 International Trail Summit, which was held this past April in Madison, WI. Similar to when Martha took over last year at the PTBA Conference, Martha is back, and this time she's got 6 other guests who dive back into the topic of Women in Trail Building. Topics Include: Intro by Martha Becton – Owner of Becton Trails Desi Jarrell – Director of Outdoor Recreation Perry County Fiscal Court Kathie Brennan – Vice President Ozark Trail Association Valerie Niles – Open Space Technician Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Heidi Tillmanns – Director Trail & Infrastructure Trans Canada Trail Stacey Dakin – Chief Program Officer Trans Canada Trail Kathie Brennan – Working with AmeriCorps staff Martha – Volunteering as a retirement job, and staying active when older in life Kathie Brennan – What is now my purpose? Erica Hirsch – Trails Program Manager Cleveland Metroparks Working for multiple winters in Patagonia Argentina Martha – What hooked you into trails – and how can you get into this career of trails Trails as a second career (later in life) Transferable Skills into trails – (Hint, everything is transferable) Desi and Kathie – NICA and getting kids and families on bikes Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Trails Summit: https://www.trails-summit.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 193 we have Uriah Nazario and Brock Wagner who are two of the many personalities behind Beyond the Ashes – An Adaptive Trail Story. Uriah and Brock break down the backstory behind this film, who they brought into the film, along with how Universal Trail Design can be incorporated into trail systems without most people knowing, yet providing access to Adaptive Mountain Bikers. This film will be going live on June 19th at the Bentonville Film Festival. Some of the personalities in this film are previous guests on the Trail EAffect podcast as well such as Jeremy P McGhee (Episodes 65 & 66), and Annijke Wade (Episode 85). Topics Include: The backstory on how Beyond the Ashes came to be Bring Brock Wagner along for filming movie, and how this evolved from a documentary with Jeremy P McGhee to a much larger and more inclusive project Bringing Brian Carlson into the film – and the vital role Brian played Having other riders evaluate trails to get feedback from different perspectives Breaking down the differences between the various aMTB's from Brock's perspective Learning how to build jumps for Adaptive Riders – and sending Jeremy into an Airbag off of and ATV ramp. Jeremy P McGhee absolutely sending it How Adaptive riders don't want or need trails “dumbed down” What Brock took away from making this film How the film is broken up into segments The release at the Bentonville Film Festival The possibility of this film going to other film festivals Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Beyond the Ashes: https://www.beyondtheashesfilm.com/ Bentonville Film Festival: https://bentonvillefilm.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 192 we have Jennifer Clinton and J.T. Horn both of the Trust for Public Land. Earlier this year the Trust for Public Land Partnered with IMBA to author a report on the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking. They also presented this report at the International Trail Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI. We dug into the report itself along with some takeaways from the International Trail Summit during this conversation. Topics Include: About the Trust for Public Land Jennifer Clinton's Backstory and background in economics Lab for Land and People The partnerships that were created to make this report happen IMBA and TPL Creating the Economic Impact of Mountain Biking Report Selecting data that was published in the past 10 years Mountain Bike Specific Data (not all-inclusive cycling data) Key Findings in the report Planning Considerations – Outside of trails for the community to be successful Chattanooga, TN – Example Community Gorham, NH – Example Community Events and what the event can bring to the community both during and outside of the event. Highlights and Findings that may have been surprising to Jennifer and JT Attending the International Trail Summit Concurrent Session about the report (Co Presenting w/ IMBA) Feedback during / from the presentation Best Practices for using the report Another takeaway from the International Trail Summit – Redhead Bike Park, Chisholm, MN Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Trust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.org/ Economic Impact of Mountain Biking Report: https://www.tpl.org/resource/econmountainbiking   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 191 we have Lars Romig of Sedona, AZ. Lars has been a long-time member of the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition, along with being a Trail Builder and Mountain Bike Trail Access Advocate. Most Recently Lars led the charge on building the Hardline Trail. This conversation is one that I've wanted to have with a Sedona Local for a handful of years now as there is a ton of riding content that comes out of Sedona, but not a lot of content around how the Trails and Trail Access for mountain biking came to be in Sedona. Topics Include: How Lars got into Mountain Biking What Lars does professionally for a career How Sedona Trails came to be for Mountain Biking The various trail zones in Sedona, and the order of when those riding zones opened up for mountain biking Pigtail Trail (within the Hogs network) Started out as an IMBA Trail Day Constant improvements to Pigtail Western Movies in Sedona / Broken Arrow Area Building a relationship with the U.S. Forest Service The growth of membership and engagement with the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition Singletrack Bypass Reroute The Hardline Trail backstory The timeframe of building the Hardline Trail The Public Comment Period of the NEPA Process Recommended Direction Trails User Experience The user reception of the Hardline trail since it opened up Specialized and Soil Searching The Letter: H Trails that don't start with the Letter H, that are still really great Canyon of Fools and lessons learned from that trail Monsoon Season and Riding Etiquette regarding wet trails Forest Service Trail Crew Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund Funds Non-Motorized Trail Development and Maintenance What Lars looks for in a Trail Community Secrets to riding the Hardline Trail The recommended route for a great ride that includes the classics and Hardline Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition: https://www.vvcc.us/ Specialized Soil Searching Hardline Trail: https://youtu.be/tJ06FMsIoy8?si=sBwZURjM5n-yFM3v Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund: https://redrocktrailfund.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 190 we have Chris Riley from Central Maine. Chris is the president of the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association, and a board member of the New England Mountain Bike Association. Chris and his organization have come up with some innovative ideas on how to handle both new trail construction as well as handling annual trail maintenance. Maine and the New England region has a ton of momentum with mountain biking and trails, and that is really showcased during this conversation. Topics Include: How Chris got into Mountain Biking Chris's early years in mountain biking Including several trips to ride in the Austin Texas area How Chris got involved with Mountain Biking and Advocacy in Maine Volunteer Engagement and Community Engagement with CE ME NEMBA Bringing on paid staff for trail building and maintenance Trail Systems that fall under the CE ME organization Buying an excavator to accelerate trail building in the region Various ways for funding trails Maine Trails Bond initiative Road Tripping to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Marquette Trails Houghton Trails Copper Harbor Trails Creating destination riding communities Gravity Bike Parks in Maine Partnering with a local land trust for a new trail system Trail Systems proximity to communities for riding in the region Hub and Spoke Trail Model NEMBA and the 3 Year Strategic Plan Maintenance Matters What Chris looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers: https://www.bump.org/ Oak Ass Endurance Race: https://bumpngrindraces.com/oak-ass-100/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 189 we have Chase Draper the President of Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers otherwise known as BUMP. BUMP is another powerhouse volunteer driven trail organization that falls under the SORBA mothership in the South East region of the United States. Chase provides some exceltent stories about what can be accomplished when you are willing to outwork everyone else, and he's got a pretty sarcastic personality as well. Topics Include: How and why Chase got into Mountain Biking How Chase got involved with BUMP Becoming the President of BUMP The backstory of BUMP Gravity Project at Oak Mountain State Park Funding through Inovate Alabama What the new Gravity Trails will do for the Region and Oak Mountain State Park Tannehill Ironworks trail expansion and building the largest adaptive accessible mountain bike trail system in the Southeast. IMBA Ride Centers and how BUMP is pursuing the Silver Level Ride Center Status. Oak Ass Endurance Race – NUE Series Championships for 2025 Bump-N-Grind Race Challenges that Chase has come across with leading the organization and managing volunteers What makes a great trail community in Chase's opinion Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers: https://www.bump.org/ Oak Ass Endurance Race: https://bumpngrindraces.com/oak-ass-100/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 188 we have Jarrod Harris and Josh Cohan back on from Jarrod's Place Bike Park. We cover a handful of topics including what Josh & Jarrod have learned since opening Jarrod's Place Bike Park and we went deep on All things Trail Armor – The first line of defense for protecting your Flow Trails, Jump Lines and Berms. There's a lot of great things that Jarrod and Josh have been learning through their development of Trail Armor, but the most important aspect of all of this is that they are taking a chance and pushing innovation, and as we all know innovation breeds innovation and this is definitely a radical innovation! Topics Include: Jarrod's Place backstory on purchasing the land Lessons learned running the bike park since we last talked (Episode 91) The diversity of Trail Experiences at Jarrod's Place The efficiency of operating shuttle trucks The Trail Armor Backstory Working with a carpet manufacturer Testing different materials How Trail Armor is helping to reduce overall costs in maintenance and improving trail consistency. Riding through adverse weather conditions Where Trail Armor is used and not used The Evolution of Trail Armor How Trail Armor is reducing or eliminating erosion including dust erosion Trail Armor is available in various colors Customers using Trail Armor outside of Jarrod's Place Installation and Repair of Trail Armor Cost of Trail Armor How Trail Armor helps to inspire confidence among newer riders Hauling Trail Armor into a job site 80's Movies Art Installations at Jarrod's Place Building a great community at and around Jarrod's Place Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Jarrod's Place Bike Park: https://jarrodsplacebikepark.com/ For more information about Trail Armor email: info@jarrodsplacebikepark.com Original Jarrod's Place Episode (91): https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/jarrods-place-bike-park-with-josh-cohan-and-jarrod-harris-91/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 187 we have Marty Caivano the Local Community Engagement Manager for IMBA and John Cox the Education Manager for IMBA. We discussed many topics including The IMBA Foundations (Formerly known as IMBA Trail Labs), along with a lot of the other community engagement and educational programs that IMBA is continuing to host in 2025… There is also the hint of the IMBA Epics Returning in 2025! Topics Include: How Marty got her start at IMBA How John got his start at IMBA IMBA Foundations Backstory – Formerly Trail Labs Who IMBA Foundations is for Taking IMBA Foundations to Winona and Duluth, MN Bringing back the Trail Care School Black Hills South Dakota Trail Accelerator Workshop Trail Management School IMBA Ride Centers What Marty looks for in Trail Communities What John looks for in Trail Communities The IMBA Epic's is coming back… Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Mountain Bicycling Association: https://www.imba.com/ IMBA Foundations: https://www.imba.com/foundations IMBA Trail Care School: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-care-school IMBA Trail Friendly Community Self-Assessment: https://https://www.imba.com/self-assessment/overviewwww.imba.com/assessment   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 186 we have Jason Aric Jones. Jason recently announced that he was stepping away from 30+ years of working extremely hard for mountain bike trail access and advocacy, and I know that it would be important to have Jason on the show to recount some of the experiences he has had along the way. Jason definitely took a creative approach to getting the job done, which eventually parlayed itself into the DTE Energy Foundation Trails, and multiple roles in statewide advocacy, that are even helping to influence regions around the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula.    Topics Include: How Jason got into mountain biking The reasons behind Jason getting into Mountain Bike Advocacy Some of the challenges associated with mountain bike access in the early days Early days of mountain bike advocacy Creative ways to get mountain bikers involved with advocacy in Michigan Getting access to the Waterloo Recreation Area for mountain biking (and how that started) The Hell Riders (Black Hat Advocacy / Civil Disobedience) – FTW! Getting appointed to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council The Michigan Mountain Bike Association – and the value of Statewide Mountain Bike Organizations. How the DTE Energy Foundation Trail came to be, and the details behind all of it. Black Trails… Actual Data behind trail use numbers and how mountain bikers are a huge part of that Equestrian use and Mountain Bike use Keweenaw Heartlands Parcels and the explanation behind that initiative at the MI Trails Advisory Council. The power of Resolutions at the State Committee / Council level. The Keweenaw Peninsula and why that region is important to Jason What Jason looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association: https://potomba.org/ DTE Energy Trail: https://dtetrail.org/ DTE Trail - Pure Michigan: https://youtu.be/LctSL056YfY?si=6-wpG32OltelA4jU   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 185 we have Steve Kasacek back for his second appearance on Trail EAffect. Steve is the assistant Director of the Outdoor Sport Institute located in Maine. We covered a ton of various trail projects that Steve has been a part of in Maine, along with the value of building relationships.   Topics Include: Updates with the Outdoor Sport Institute The value of building relationships Steve's first PTBA Conference (Spring 2024) Presentations that Steve was involved with at the Conference Bike Optimized Trails and the value they provide to many user types The Maine Land Conservation Conference When is Conservation not Conservation Seven Ponds Project in Monson, ME Loon Echo Land Trust Island Falls, ME Ragged Mountain, Camden ME Residents of Maine approving $30 million to help fund trails Maine Trails Coalition Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Outdoor Sport Institute: https://www.outdoorsi.org/ More Human Powered Trails in Monson, ME: https://youtu.be/OlLY2_Onxgk?si=Nc700oGGOTt21Uxo Loon Echo Land Trust: https://www.lelt.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 184 we have Uriah Steber, the Owner of Benchmark Trails, Founding Member of the Oahe Wheelmen, and a driving force behind the rise of trails and mountain Biking across the State of South Datoka. Topics Include: The creation of the Oahe Wheelmen and MT Biking in Pierre, SD The rise of trails and mountain biking in rural communities The start of Benchmark Trails Unique Projects that Uriah and Benchmark Trails have been a part of Deer Mountain Village Western South Dakota and the Mountains in this region (Black Hills, SD) Remembering the Children Memorial The IMBA Trail Care School held in Spearfish & Rapid City, SD 2025 South Dakota Bicycle Summit Engaging the Lawmakers in South Dakota and Trails Patrick Lucas – Dirt Relations Documentary How the summit is designed to function Setting Santa's Test Track for Striders and Adults in a Mall… Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Oahe Wheelmen: https://oahewheelmen.wixsite.com/oahewheelmen Benchmark Trails: https://www.benchmark-trails.com/ South Dakota Bicycle Summit 2025: https://www.sdbikesummit.com/ IMBA Trail Care School Spearfish / Rapid City, SD: https://youtu.be/20YY8FIudOU?si=vB0j9GT9jIJ7Yu4J Patrick Lucas: https://patricklucaswriter.ca/ Dirt Relations Documentary: https://iymbp.ca/dirt-relations-documentary/ Berryfast Bicycles: https://berryfastbicycles.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

2024 SORBA Year in review and 2025 Updates with Philip Darden | 183 For Episode 183 we have Philip Darden back on. Philip is the executive director of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association otherwise known as SORBA. During this conversation we recap some of the more notable events that Philip was able to attend in 2024, how the region was impacted by multiple hurricanes, along with some of the changes that SORBA will be implementing for 2025. Topics Include: Membership updates rolling into 2025 for SORBA SORBA Summits Storms that impacted many of the SORBA Chapters in 2024 Outdoor Alliance Grasstops Collective 2024 IMBA Local Leadership Summit that was held in Knoxville, TN AMBC Fall Fest 2024 – Knoxville, TN Giving Tuesday and supporting Trail Organizations Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: SORBA Main: https://sorba.org/ SORBA 2025 Membership Updates: https://sorba.org/membership-updates/ SORBA Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0T2q5g1ZqnS6cfDI54tuT7?si=054fdc5cbcfd41bf Outdoor Alliance Grasstops Collective: https://www.outdooralliance.org/grasstops-collective 2024 IMBA Leadership Summit: https://www.imba.com/2024leadersummit SORBA Donations: https://sorba.org/donations/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 182 we have Daniel Sapp back on, this time Daniel is here to provide some insight around the impacts that Hurricane Helene had on Western North Carolina and the Communities around the Pisgah National Forest. Western North Carolina relies heavily on tourism, please consider supporting these communities and organizations in any way that you see fit as they clean up, reopen and rebuild. Topics Include: The broad impact that Hurricane Helene had on Western North Carolina Being allowed back into the forest for damage assessment and clean up Chainsaws and being certified to work within the National Forest Closed Areas of Pisgah National Forest and why it's important to respect the closures Volunteer Hours Logged to get trails open in the Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest Unity in the Community of Western North Carolina The Ranger District / Brevard and some other communities are back open and the community needs tourism in the areas that are open! Including Ride Rock Creek and Ride Kanuga – Open for Business! Fundraising for the communities in Western North Carolina Giving Tuesday coming up! Having paid staff at Pisgah Area SORBA and how that has helped the recovery efforts How modern trail building standards and how the newer trails held up during this storm event Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Two Weeks Later: How Pisgah's Communities are Coping in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/two-weeks-later-how-pisgahs-communities-are-coping-in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-helene.html Pisgah Area SORBA: https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/ G5 Collective: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/ McDowell Technical College Trail Training: https://mcdowelltech.edu/academic-degree-programs/cewd/trail-construction-and-sustainability/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For episode 181 We have Brice Shirbach for his third appearance on Trail EAffect. Brice knows trail communities like no other. Brice has been at this for well over a decade now and it shows! We covered how his Underexposed series came to be and, some of the communities that Brice has covered recently through the Underexposed Series. Brice has a very unique perspective on Trails and Trail Communities – This is a good one! Topics Include: The backstory on how Underexposed came to be Pocahontas County, West Virginia – and West Virgina as a whole Marquette County, MI Fernie, BC What legacy means to Brice What Brice has seen change or evolve over the past decade regarding Trails and Trail Communities What Brice looks for in a Trail Community Bonus – POW – Protect Our Winters Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Underexposed Pocahontas County, WV: https://youtu.be/LN1cob0r-mc?si=6pXrHn9TON689YWu Underexposed Marquette County, MI: https://youtu.be/6ebgf8pFAfg?si=TfxYUFANlaqtMaWq Underexposed Fernie, BC: https://youtu.be/7xXeDawpssE?si=Yf1dkoqiKwo0EuYE Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For episode 180 we have Charles Evans. Charles is the Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreational Collaborative. The Snowshoe Highlands Region has nearly 400 miles of trail, is a IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and is the region that has hosted Several World Cup Mountain Bike Races and Championships. We covered the ever-popular topic of Trail Maintenance, along with the Federal Reserve, and even talked a little bit about listening for aliens. Ultimately Charles provides a ton of insight around why The Snowshoe Highlands Area is an incredible place to ride you mountain bike. Topics Include: How Charles got into the world of Trail Maintenance The region of Pocahontas County, West Virginia Trails and types of trails found in the region The Greenbank Observatory IMBA Silver Level Ride Center, and steps towards becoming a Gold Level Ride Center Monday Lick Trail System The role as the Trail Maintenance Coordinator How the Trail Maintenance is funded in this region Partnering with West Virginia University Generating Interest from the Federal Reserve What the lodging and other amenities for going to ride in this region Future Projects in the region The importance of Trail Maintenance What Charles looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center: https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/ Pocahontas County, WV: https://pocahontascountywv.com/ Pocahontas Trails: https://pocahontastrails.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For episode 179 we have Luke Krolikowski – the Bike Park Manager of the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galina, IL. The Farside Bike Park is a relatively newer lift access bike park located in a topographically rich part of the upper Midwest known as the Driftless Area. Luke dives into all things Farside during our conversation. If you live in the Upper Midwest and haven't checked out the Farside Bike Park yet, you should as we are embarking on fall and time will be running out before winter hits again! Topics Include: How Luke got into Mountain Biking The move from MI to Chestnut Mountain Resort Taking over the Bike Park Manager Role The rainy spring and how that impacted opening the park in 2024 Rider Numbers for 2024 The Trail Layout and feedback from riders about the park How the Farside Bike Park fits into the rest Chestnut Mountain Resort Early days of Mountain Biking at Chestnut – Specialized Cactus Cup in the 90's Future Trail Expansion of the Bike Park What Luke looks for in Mountain Bike Community Loam Pass Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Farside Bike Park: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/farside-bike-park-draft-2/ Chestnut Mountain Resort: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 178 We've got Mischa and Edoardo the two masterminds behind the International Trail Rating System. Mischa is based in Switzerland, and Edoardo is based in Italy. Both have a strong understanding about the nuance that goes into dissecting and rating a trail. While there is a lot that can go into how or why a trail is rated a certain way, this system is the most comprehensive approach I've seen for rating trails yet. Topics Include: How Mischa got into mountain biking How Edoardo got into mountain biking The International Trail Rating System and why The Survey about Trail Rating Four different Categories for Rating Trails Where the ITRS is Rooted – Safety and Decision Making Trail Builders take on Trail Ratings and the ITRS The width of a trail and how trail width factors in to how a trail is rated Becoming a Certified Trail Rater Implementation of ITRS Trailforks Having a 3rd Party rate trails What Mischa looks for in a good trail community What Edoardo looks for in a good trail community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Trail Rating System: https://itrs.bike/ Certified Trail Rater Training: https://itrs.bike/announcing-the-next-training-course-and-exam-to-become-a-certified-trail-rater/ Swiss Bike Park: https://www.swissbikepark.ch/ ITRS and IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/international-trail-rating-system-itrs/ ITRS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-trail-rating-system/ Trail Therapy: https://en.trailtherapy.ch/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 177 we have Emily Brown. Emily is a Co-Founder of the newly created Spearfish Trails Coalition based in Spearfish, SD. If you haven't been to the Black Hills in South Dakota, this place is truly remarkable. Spearfish has a history of trails and mountain biking that runs parallel with the history of mountain biking itself. Emily discusses the importance of this new coalition and why it is being formed now. Emily is also a Field Guide for SRAM, and SRAM happens to have an office in Spearfish, this means SRAM is also investing in trails and trail advocacy in their backyard. Topics Include: The Emily Brown Backstory Women in Mountain Biking Field Guide for SRAM Women Specific Aspects of Emily's Role The Spearfish Recreation Path Black Hills Region / Black Hills National Forest Trails in Spearfish The Spearfish Trails Coalition Founding this and why The importance of having a plan Paying Respect to those who built trails before the STC in Spearfish Traveling to other communities as a SRAM Field Guide Joining the IMBA Local Program Working with local government and the Parks Department The goal to diversify trail experiences in Spearfish, SD The riding culture in Spearfish, SD SRAM Investing in their backyard How SRAM has invested in Spearfish Sturdy Dirty Women's Enduro Emily's Take on the ideal Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Spearfish Trails Coalition: https://spearfishtrails.org/ Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/ IMBA Local: https://www.imba.com/local-partners Sturdy Dirty: https://www.sturdydirty.com/ SRAM – Our Responsibilities: https://www.sram.com/en/company/campaigns/our-responsibilities   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 176 we have Mike Gehard, Mike is the current president of SORBA Chattanooga. If you've been following along for a while, you've heard several guests talk about Walden's Ridge in Chattanooga, now you'll get the full story on mountain biking in Chattanooga along with the fact that SORBA Chattanooga is currently looking to hire their first Executive Director. Mike Also provides a bunch of insight he has learned through volunteering and working with organizations. Topics Include: Why Chattanooga, TN How Mike found Chattanooga Why Mike got involved with SORBA Chattanooga 2024 PTBA Conference as a presenter and an attendee Walden's Ridge Shuttles and not the kind that you find at Bike Parks Building features on public trails and how many feature rich trails should be built on public lands Other Chattanooga Trail Systems IMBA – Trail Accelerator Grants SORBA Chattanooga is hiring and Executive Director and Why The benefits of being a SORBA Member Organization Giving back to your local trail organization What Mike looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: SORBA Chattanooga: https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/ Walden's Ridge: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/ SORBA Main: https://sorba.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 175 we have Glen Jacobs back for Round 2 on Trail EAffect. Glen first appeared on episode 125, if you haven't listened to the first conversation with Glen, I highly recommend it as, episode 125 will provide some context for this conversation. Glen is easily one of the most prolific visionaries in Trail Building. Glen Co-founded WorldTrail with Dylan Jeffries 20 years ago. They have since gone on to plan, design and build some of best mountain bike destinations on the Planet. The overarching theme to this conversation is Glen's desire to share the knowledge that he, and his team have learned over many years. This conversation goes quite a bit longer than normal and I need to point out that mid conversation Glen lost power at his place so he pivoted from his computer to his phone to continue the conversation, then back to his computer once the power was restored. Glen is truly a world class human, and we are all very fortunate to have Glen as a professional in our trail community! Topics Include: 2024 PTBA Conference Key Note Speaker and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2023 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Shaun Palmer and Rob Warner Specialized Soil Searching The progression of Mountain Bikes The Quark Knuckle How Many Quark Knuckles have been put on one trail? Many Shapes and Sizes of the Quark Knuckle Blue Derby Tasmania and why it's so popular and successful Mountain Biking is just beginning Listener Question from Mike Gehard – President of SORBA Chattanooga – When Creating Trail Communities, the Top 3 Things for including everybody into Trails More Quark Knuckle Talk The need to verbalize and share knowledge Losing Power mid conversation… From the 90's (Mountain Biking) Validating Trail Builders / Standards for Building and Trails The importance of Trail Design and the details that WorldTrail Employs during Trail Design The ARM – Adjustable Rock Matting WorldTrail Tools The size of WorldTrail Sharing Knowledge and Training Staff within WorldTrail Building World Class Trail Destinations Future Trail Conferences Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: WorldTrail: https://world-trail.com/ Specialized Soil Searching with Glen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxlm5dorLU Blue Derby: https://ridebluederby.com.au/ Glen Jacobs – The Elder Statesman of Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9-vwN3sPQ   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174 For Episode 174 we have Daniel Sapp, Daniel is the current president of Pisgah Area SORBA, co-founder of The Backslope as well as colleague to the infamous Seth Alvo of Berm Peak. Prior to this Daniel was a journalist for Pinkbike, among other publications and Daniel has spent most his adult in various roles in the trail and mountain bike world. Ultimately Daniel provides his take on the importance of Mountain Bike Trail Advocacy. Stay tuned to the end as we close this one out with a Mike Levy story involving a bad decision! Topics Include: How Daniel got into Mountain Biking Daniel and Higher Education Traveling and landing jobs within the mountain bike world Not being afraid to walk your bike… The transition from Pinkbike into Advocacy Starting The Backslope 2023 North Carolina and the Year of the Trail Campaign Rails to Trails Trails and their role in the trail world Pisgah Area SORBA, and where Daniel started getting involved there The growth of Pisgah Area SORBA Hiring Staff Cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Backcountry Horsemen of Pisgah Rebuilding Trails in Pisgah National Forest A deep dive on infighting within mountain bikers (a discussion that had to happen at some point) The Butter Gap reroute / rebuild The Article – Without Trails we don't need Mountain Bikes How can we bring more positive awareness around trail advocacy? What are the ingredients that Daniel thinks make a great trail community Getting involved with your local trail organization Bike Parks Closing Comments Bonus Content – Mike Levy… And a whole lot more! Trail EAffect Show Links: The Backslope: https://www.thebackslope.com/ Pisgah Area SORBA: https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/ Year of the Trail / The Great Trails State NC: https://greattrailsnc.com/ Backcountry Horsemen of Pisgah Movie https://youtu.be/3qPsMTQwW1E?si=RDFvxXQnfwt4KQB4 Without Trails We Don't Need Mountain Bikes: https://bermpeak.substack.com/p/without-trails-we-dont-need-mountain   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Steve Ford - Bike Park Manager of the Luiseño Bike Park in San Diego, California – 173   For Episode 173 we have Steve Ford – Steve is the Gravity Bike Park Manager at the Luiseño Bike Park located in San Diego County California on the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indian Tribal Lands. We covered all things Gravity Bike Parks from Steve's experience and how this Gravity Bike Park has huge potential for Southern California!   Topics Include: Steve Ford Back Story How the Bike Park fits into the La Jolla Adventure Park Proximity to the San Diego Metro Area Bike Park Details and how it functions E-Bikes at Luiseño Bike Park The Build and Maintenance Crew Future Expansion Talk Chair Lift in the future? How this bike park fits into the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Events Operation Details (Days / Hours) – Year-Round! Current Shuttle Details And a whole lot more! Trail EAffect Show Links: La Jolla Adventure Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/ Luiseño Bike Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/bike-park-pass/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172 For Episode 172 we have Jeremy Poore – who is based in Old Fort, NC which is not too far east of the Infamous Ashville, NC. Old Fort is ramping up to be the next community to embrace the benefits of trails and outdoor recreation. We covered all things Old Fort, Trail Building School through McDowell Tech, Jeremy's thoughts on the 2024 PTBA Conference, along with his thoughts on the 2024 SORBA Spring Summit. There's a ton going on in the conversation so kick back and enjoy the show.   Topics Include: 2024 PTBA Sustainable Trails Conference 2024 SORBA Spring Summit How Jeremy found trail building Moving to Old Fort, NC Starting Mountain Top Shuttle Service and why Creating the Trail Building Program / Higher Education at McDowell Technical College in Old Fort, NC The best attempt at smart growth for the community of Old Fort The opening of what might be the longest descent on the east coast Wood Fired Pizza Pottery Quark Knuckle's And a whole lot more! Trail EAffect Show Links: McDowell Tech Trail School www.traileducation.com Mountain Top Shuttles  www.mountaintopshuttles.com G5 Trail Collective & Old Fort Trails Project  www.g5trailcollective.org Watershed Bike Park, Old Fort  www.facebook.com/foothillswatershed/ Old Fort Bike Shop  www.oldfortbikeshop.com Hey Old Friend, MTB AirBnB  www.instagram.com/heyoldfriend2023 Davis Country Store and Cafe  www.facebook.com/thedaviscountrystore/ Seeker Coffee (Shuttle pickup location) www.seekercoffeenc.com SORBA Main  www.sorba.org (ah-BYOH-koh) Wood Fired Pizza https://www.abbiocconc.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association – Talking Trails, Youth Development, Leadership and Non-Profits – 171 For Episode 171 we have Amanda Carey as our guest. Amanda is the president of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Amanda worked for 5 other Outdoor and Trail Based non-profits leading up to her current role at NICA, including a role as the Executive Director for Mountain Bike the Tetons. We talked all things trails, the role that NICA is playing with youth sports, more broadly mountain biking, and we close with a story that takes this conversation to a place you might not all expect. Topics Include: How Amanda got into mountain biking The numerous Non-Profit organizations that Amanda worked for leading up to NICA Programs within NICA such as the Teen Trail Corps. And GRiT (Girls Riding Together) And a pretty crazy story at the end! Trail EAffect Show Links: NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/ Mountain Bike the Tetons: https://www.mountainbiketetons.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Design - 170 For Episode 170 we have Peter Mills the owner of Elevated Trail Design as our guest. Elevated Trail Designs is a PTBA Member Company that is based out of the Ashville, NC Region. Peter is a lifelong mountain biker and trail builder that is responsible for some of the newest yet most notable trail projects in the greater Ashville Region and beyond.     Trail EAffect Show Links: Elevated Trail Design: https://www.elevatedtraildesign.com/ Elevated Trail Design on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedtraildesign Chestnut Mountain Nature Park: https://www.chestnutmountainnaturepark.com/ AVL UNPaved: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/avl-unpaved/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Toby Cortez / Bogue Chitto State Park / Mountain Biking in Louisiana 169 For Episode 169 Toby Cortez is our guest – Toby is one of the masterminds behind the mountain bike trails at Bogue Chitto State Park located in Louisiana. Toby drops a ton of knowledge on this episode, through some incredible stories about how Bogue Chitto came to be, cutting through the red tape that comes with making a trail system reality and what's in store for the future.   Trail EAffect Show Links: North Shore Off-Road Bicycle Association: https://www.norbatrails.org/ Bogue Chitto State Park: https://www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/bogue-chitto-state-park   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Loam Pass with Rob Brown and Joey Foresta - 168 For episode 168 we've got Rob Brown and Joey Foresta – Co Founders of the Loam Pass. The Loam Pass is your North American Gravity Bike Park Pass, and its brand new for 2024. Rob and Joey Teamed up to create the Loam Pass, and it launched in March with 30 resorts and shuttle services, with additional locations cued up to land on the Loam Pass in the near future. Tune in to learn more about the Joey, Rob, the Loam Pass, along with some bonus racing conversations near the end.   Trail EAffect Show Links: Loam Pass: https://www.loampass.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Women in Trail Building at the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trail Conference 167 At the end of day one during the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trails Conference Martha Becton took over as host of the Trail EAffect Podcast. Martha brought Erin Amadon, Rebekah Morrisson, and Addie Clayton onto the show to have an open conversation about Women in Trail Building. A Huge Thank You goes out to these four Women for recording this conversation, and a special Thank You goes out to Martha for being the host!   Trail EAffect Show Links: Martha Becton of Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/ Erin Amadon of Town 4 Trail Services: https://www.town4trailservicesllc.com/ Rebekah Morrisson of Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS): https://www.wildernessstewards.org/ Adeline “Addie” Clayton of Tahawus Trails: https://www.tahawustrails.com/   Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh   Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffect.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Hansi Johnson on the Rise of Upper Midwest Mountain Biking and more! 166 Hansi had a front row seat, and sometimes took control of the wheel when it comes to the rise of mountain biking in the Upper Midwest. He's got some incredible stories, which set the stage for what we know as some of the best mountain bike and trail communities around. Topics Include: The Driftless Region How Hansi got hooked up with IMBA Duluth, MN Cuyuna, MN The Iron Range in MN Copper Harbor MI Aaron Rogers The MN Land Trust Hansi's Famous Failure Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: MN Land Trust: https://mnland.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Preston York – Owner / Operator of FlowMotion Trail Builders 165 Preston brings a ton of machine and trail building knowledge to this conversation. Stay tuned all the way to the end, as Preston drops one of the wildest stories heard on Trail EAffect. Topics Include: How Preston got into Mountain Biking Various career tracks that let Preston to Trail Building Preston on Rich Edwards Equipment and the various machines that Preston uses Machine Built, yet Handcut style of trail building Attention to detail The style of trail that Preston likes to build the most Coldwater Mountain The Coldwater Effect Preston on the upcoming 2024 PTBA Conference Riding locations near the 2024 PTBA Conference Preston Famous Failures Bonus Content… Must Listen Story Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: FlowMotion Trail Builders: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057756485851 FlowMotion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowmotiontrailbuilders_ Professional Trail Builders Association 2024 Conference: https://www.trailbuilders.org/2024-sustainable-trails-conference   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Mountain Biker and Trail Builder the Infamous Randy Spangler 164 Randy has done and seen more than most in the world of mountain biking and trail building. Randy shares some pretty epic stories from the road and from his hometown during this conversation. Topics Include: How Randy got into mountain biking Working with Missy Giove at Walden's Ridge during design The Drop In Mountain Bike TV Series Riding in New Zealand Randy having a front row seat for the evolution of purpose-built mountain bike trails Riding Story from the Philippians (thanks to Tony Boone for the tip on this story) Getting Struck by Lightning while building at Red Bull Rampage The transition from Rider to Builder for Randy Building at Coldwater Mountain, AL Another Tony Boone story tip… The evolution of trail design according to Randy Randy's favorite tool / machine for building Machine Built vs Hand Built Randy on Jump Design Auburn Bike Park Working with a local contractor Getting the location set Where Randy usually rides If Randy had a blank slate for designing and building a mountain bike community Randy on Tony Boone Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Auburn Bike Park: https://auburnrec.com/parks/auburn-bike-park/ Redbull Cartoon Randy Getting Struck by Lightning: https://youtu.be/wg9BTKsNxpo?si=G6dfdnxMGa5wZedH Drop In TV Show (all shows on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@DropInTVseries   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Gary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163 We are back with a Non-Profit Trail Organization this week, featuring COMBA, The Colorado Mountain Bike Association. We have Gary Moore, the Executive Director for COMBA, Gil McCormick the Trails Program Director for COMBA, and Chris Winn the Communications and Marketing Manager for COMBA. Topics Include: How these three got into mountain biking and trails How COMBA Began Hiring Staff at COMBA The region that COMBA covers COMBA's Focus on Trails Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon More about the Trek Foundation What Gill has picked up on in terms of trail specific needs Directional Trails Gravity Trails in the Front Range Quality over Quantity for Trails Strike Force for Trail Maintenance How is this Strike Force set up Outside 285 Partnership Funding What Chris looks for in Trail Communities What Gil looks for in Trail Communities What Gary looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: COMBA: https://www.comba.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Dafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162 Dafydd might be the most impactful mountain bike trail planners and designer period. His thoughtful approach to trail planning and design has resulted in trail experiences that were decades ahead of their time in Wales, which eventually spread throughout the world. You'd think the topics we discussed and Dafydd's concepts were rather new, but he started this approach in 1994, 30 years ago. Dafydd's concepts have also be studied and implemented by many other trail planners and designers, and are still extremely relevant today. “Build the right trails, in the right places in the right ways” – Dafydd Davis Topics Include: The creation of the first ever Trail Centre (Coed Y Brenin) Dafydd's approach to creating a very robust set of trail design standards and why this is critical for success The creativity employed by Dafydd to accomplish his goals Sustainable Trails Dafydd traveling around the world for Trail Planning and Design How mountain bike technology has progressed and how this should be considered when planning and designing new trails / trail systems The real value of Trail Planning and Design Trail EAffect Show Links: Coed y Brenin: https://www.mbwales.com/agents/coed-y-brenin/ Mountain Bike Hall of Fame: https://mmbhof.org/dafydd_davis/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Sean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161 Episode 161 will be a bit different than most shows as this was a last-minute idea to hop on Zoom Call with Sean Benish. Sean is the person behind Trail Builder Magazine, Loam Coffee, and a whole lot more. I didn't really have any topics for this conversation so we just went with what popped into our heads.       Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Builder Magazine:  https://www.trailbuildermag.com/ Loam Coffee: https://www.loamcoffee.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: The Rocket Ramp Formation The Trail Building Scene in New Mexico Janker Ted's entry into Trail Building Where Janker Built in MO The Goals of Rocket Ramps The evolution of Ramp Geometry / Ramps & Jumps in general Ramp / Jump Design / Radius The materials / construction of Rocket Ramps Rocket Ramp Sizes Shipping Rocket Ramps Manufacturing of Rocket Ramps Building Chips & Salsa at Glorieta, NM Progressive Blue Flow Trails with Black Optional Features The Santa Fe Fat Tire Society Expanding on Santa Fe as a community Working with the City of Santa Fe Current Trail Building Projects in the Santa Fe / Albuquerque Region Working with the U.S.F.S. Bonus Questions Visions Path Film – Henry Racing – Janker Pajarito Ski Area – And Bike, NM Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: Rocket Ramps:  https://rocketramps.com/ Santa Fe Fat Tire Society: https://santafefattiresociety.org/ Chips & Salsa Trail – Nate Hills: https://youtu.be/gaxNkRPRbPI?si=JHE78DqTkLHK150j Visions Path Film: https://www.tetongravity.com/video/bike/video-henry-lanmans-trailbuilding-trials-tribulations-and-triumph Rapha MTB | Common Ground with Teddy Jaramillo & Henry Lanman: https://youtu.be/CzcLeq-oXW8?si=xJHhMPCATiFrmUx5   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: The Rocket Ramp Formation The Trail Building Scene in New Mexico Janker Ted's entry into Trail Building Where Janker Built in MO The Goals of Rocket Ramps The evolution of Ramp Geometry / Ramps & Jumps in general Ramp / Jump Design / Radius The materials / construction of Rocket Ramps Rocket Ramp Sizes Shipping Rocket Ramps Manufacturing of Rocket Ramps Building Chips & Salsa at Glorieta, NM Progressive Blue Flow Trails with Black Optional Features The Santa Fe Fat Tire Society Expanding on Santa Fe as a community Working with the City of Santa Fe Current Trail Building Projects in the Santa Fe / Albuquerque Region Working with the U.S.F.S. Bonus Questions Visions Path Film – Henry Racing – Janker Pajarito Ski Area – And Bike, NM Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: Rocket Ramps:  https://rocketramps.com/ Santa Fe Fat Tire Society: https://santafefattiresociety.org/ Chips & Salsa Trail – Nate Hills: https://youtu.be/gaxNkRPRbPI?si=JHE78DqTkLHK150j Visions Path Film: https://www.tetongravity.com/video/bike/video-henry-lanmans-trailbuilding-trials-tribulations-and-triumph Rapha MTB | Common Ground with Teddy Jaramillo & Henry Lanman: https://youtu.be/CzcLeq-oXW8?si=xJHhMPCATiFrmUx5   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Shea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159 Topics Covered in this show: How Shea got into Trail Planning, Design and Building Common Themes of selling Bike Parks and Mountain Bike Infrastructure as a public amenity Mountain Biking at Resorts / Gravity Bike Parks Building in Anniston, AL / Duluth, MN and the Cottage Grove Bike Park Bike Parks – IMBA's Guide to New School Trails Creating Visual Graphics for publications Langfang Bike Park – Guan, China COMBA and Building the Sluice The proximity of Floyd Hill to Virginia Canyon in Idaho Springs, CO How it is to work in progressive communities that embrace mountain bike infrastructure How has good planning and design help to get more traction with municipalities What it means to be in the PTBA Famous Failure / Learning Experience – Soils / Dirt What amenities would Shea like to see in a trail community Trail Clubs Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: Flowride Concepts:  https://www.flowrideconcepts.com/ COMBA: https://www.comba.org/   In The Dirt Film Premier: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-dirt-portland-premier-tickets-797064179417?aff=oddtdtcreator   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Dovetail Trail Consulting with Quinn Brett and Joe Stone – Adaptive Recreation #158 Topics Covered in this show: Universal Trail Design – Sustainable Trail Design The difference of accessibility and usability Differences in adaptive equipment Adaptive Trail Assessment at Walden's Ridge in Chattanooga, TN Details on the trails at Walden's Ridge Other locations assessed Bend, OR Signage and information that should be on signage Barriers Dovetail and education / attending more conferences Quinn and her Tour Divide Accomplishment What Quinn took away from this experience Joe is going to Columbia – Wheels 4 Flying Paragliding Project Air Time Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: Dovetail Trail Consulting:  https://www.dovetailtrails.com/ Dovetail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dovetail_trails_consulting/ Wheels 4 Flying: http://www.wheels4flying.com/ Project Air Time: https://projectairtime.org/ Quinn Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinndalina/ Joe Stone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjoestone/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

TrailBot – The Trail Conditions Resource for when and where to use trails #157 Topics Covered in this show: How Trail Bot came to be How Trail Conditions are Updated What is a widget – How to link conditions to various locations Reception from municipalities is for TrailBot Who makes the trail conditions updates The subjective nature of trail conditions especially how this changes from region to region or even trail to trail How and why to update when trail conditions haven't actually changed Other uses for this app – like announcements / another point of communication How TrailBot is different from TrailForks How many people can update trail conditions on TrailBot How do trail systems get added to TrailBot Why TrailBot is only U.S. Based – For Now… Social Media Algorithms and how they fail trail managers for trail condition reporting Funding TrailBot – There isn't one by design John starts a bike shop in 2021 and Why Name of the Shop: Roam Bike Shop And what brands it stocks Revel Mountain Bikes Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: TrailBot: https://trailbot.com/ Roam Bike Shop: https://www.roambikeshop.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

McGill Trail Fabrications #156 Topics Covered in this show: Where the name McGill comes from How the McGill's came together The Riveter – North Carolina Wintering in the Carolina's Building at Walden's Ridge in Chattanooga, TN Building in Frisco, Co – Purpose build trails How Aftermath came to be Directional Trails Idaho Springs – Virginia Canyon Bike Park Argo Mine COMBA Trek Trails / Trek Foundation Support Howler Bike Park The importance of Gravity Bike Parks and value they bring Famous Failure / Learning Moments at McGill Trail Fabrications Waterflow International Trench Diggers Association Mount Trashmore – Cedar Rapids, IA Where the McGill's get their inspiration What are the things the McGill's look for in a great Mountain Bike Community Closing Comments and Thank You's Trail EAffect Show Links: McGill Trail Fabrications: https://www.mcgilltrailfabrication.com/ The Riveter: https://www.riveternc.com/ Walden's Ridge Park: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/ Howler Bike Park: https://howlerbikepark.com/ Virginia Canyon: https://www.comba.org/virginiacanyon Mount Trashmore: https://www.solidwasteagency.org/mount-trashmore   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Tony Boone – Legendary Trail Designer & Builder / Aruba MTB Project #155 Topics Covered in this show: Tony Boone on Jane Goodall 2023 Professional Trail Builder Association Lifetime Achievement Award Trail Builders Worldwide Tony Sponsoring companies into the PTBA The explosion of Trail Building and Trail Use since 2020 Measuring the GDP of Outdoor Recreation Aruba MTB Project The Mountain Bike Experience in Aruba E Bikes Tony Boone – Stay Human 2024 Professional Trail Building Association Conference Exclusive Announcement? Tony Boone on Mike Riter / Trail Education Tony Boone on Glen Jacobs – World Trail Kidney Stone Evangelist Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Tony Boone Trails: https://www.tonyboonetrails.com/ Inspired Trails: https://www.inspiredbiketrails.com/ 2024 PTBA Trail Conference: https://www.trailbuilders.org/2024-sustainable-trails-conference The Outdoor Recreation Economy by State: https://headwaterseconomics.org/economic-development/trends-performance/outdoor-recreation-economy-by-state/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Sean Leader of Southern Gravity – Downhill Bike Parks / Downhill Racing / And more #154 Topics Covered in this show: Southern Gravity Catching up since Episode 43 the original Sean Leader / Windrock Episode People moving to the area for Windrock Bike Park Sean's view on Gravity Based Bike Parks New Shuttle Based Bike Parks Shuttle Trucks / Trailers and how bike parks can function without Chairlifts Efficiencies of Shuttle Trucks vs Chairlifts Trailer Size Differences / loading times Growing Rider Numbers at Windrock Opening 7 days a week Windrock used as a testing facility for new bikes and components Tracks vs Trails according to Sean Building Downhill Tracks Selling Windrock Bike Park to Aaron Gwinn Growing market for new Downhill Bikes Sean's take on Downhill Bike Suspension design Working with Ferrum Bikes Steel downhill bikes High Pivots and different solutions for suspension Racing 12 hours on a Ferrum Steel Hardtail What's Sean is up to Next New Building for Southern Gravity HQ Southern Gravity Trail Building Company Building at Ober Gatlinburg Exclusive: Starting a Southern Gravity Race Program Rebuilding of Gravity Racing in the United States Downhill Video Coverage World Cup Downhill Racing Companies like SRAM / Rockshox investing in U.S. Based Gravity Racing Sean's thoughts on the current state of Enduro Racing How Problems or Complaints lead to New Solutions Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Southern Gravity: https://southerngravity.com/ Ferrum Bikes: https://ferrumbikes.com/ Southern Gravity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern_gravity/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Chris Skogen – Industry vs Community and a whole lot more! #153 Topics Covered in this show: Chris's Wheels Lemon's to Lemonade Yes, is the answer, what is the question? Almanzo 100 The value of a hand written note The beginnings Creating Space for Human Beings to look in the mirror Moving the needle socially Not about bikes Industry VS Community Comparison Trek – Win the Season 365 Stepping away from Gravel and towards the Mountain Bike Getting away in the woods What make a great Trail Community according to Chris The Trek Foundation and what Trek does in the world of advocacy Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Chris Skogen: www.chrisskogen.com Smith's Bike Shop: https://smithsbikes.com/ Almanzo: https://www.almanzo.com/ Gravel Hall of Fame Article: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-culture/from-the-ashes-of-gravel-chris-skogen-has-been-reborn/ Trek: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Copper Harbor Trails Club – Giving Tuesday with Adam Yeoman and Nathan Miller Topics Covered in this show: What is Copper Harbor as a community Giving Tuesday 2023 – What was raised for funding Partnership with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation Partnership with SRAM for 5 years – Matching Donations ($500K Per year) Trail that was built in 2023 with donations East Bluff Bike Park Trails Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 3 (section 1) Keweenaw Point Trail Phase 1.25 Orchard Trail And more 2023 Events and the success of them Giving Tuesday that is live now! 2024 Goals and some projects How the donations have been leveraged for 2023 Closing Comments and Thank You's! Trail EAffect Show Links: Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/ Copper Shores Health Foundation (CHTC Giving Tuesday): https://www.coppershores.org/copper-harbor-trails-club-givingtuesday-partner   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   November 20% Sale at KETL Mtn: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151 Topics Covered in this show: Max's Backstory Howler Bike Co. The state of mountain biking in Missouri The Stats at Howler Bike Park The Phases of Howler Bike Park The Howler Family How Max and his family settled on the location of Howler Bike Park The Build at Howler Bike Park Companies / Builders that helped build the Trails at Howler Dirt Tek Trails Reserve Concepts Backyard Trail Builds McGill Trail Fabrications Future Expansion at Howler Military Truck Shuttles Trail Names at Howler Bike Park Favorite Trail by the riders Famous Failure by Max in regards to learning when building Howler Bike Park Howler Bike Park has showers and lockers – for the riders at no extra charge! Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Howler Bike Park: https://howlerbikepark.com/ Full Pull on Swayze Train with Jeremy from Adventure Awaits: https://youtu.be/BEVsMHT8OkY?si=6dzZca4X_KMH-7ZR   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative for all of your branding, and website needs: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   November 20% Sale at KETL Mtn: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod   Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150 Topics Covered in this show: What the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is How and Why the State of Minnesota decided to fund Trails and more How the Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process came to be How communities in MN can qualify and apply for these trail grants Other projects that this fund grants money towards What Renee looks for in Trail Communities Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/ Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com IMBA: https://www.imba.com/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20% off) for the month of October: trail20-oct Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Mike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149 Topics Covered in this show: What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023 How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno The sections that Mike was involved with Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book The importance / Impact that Trail Planning and design has on trail projects Looking forward and what IMBA is up to for future projects Winona MN Prescott National Forest Gravity Trails Project Cone Park IA Bonus Content: The Double Blue Square Trail Rating… Mike's recent Norway Mountain Biking Experience Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/ Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ Trail Accelerator Grant Impact Report: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-accelerator-grants Mikes YouTube Videos of Riding in Norway: https://youtu.be/3zeBWNAdaAI?si=Vso2SSOu8HFqc1j2 https://youtu.be/nZdoVSjk9Cg?si=CK7IWlF-wNg3U2sP https://youtu.be/Z4pcf8-j1OM?si=B8-BuOooNWlb492O   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20% off) for the month of October: trail20-oct Escapade Jacket: https://youtu.be/RpUq0txBfoo?si=-niRHWeFa_QyAoHF   Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148 Topics Covered in this show: Jakes Backstory relative to how he got into Trail Planning and Mountain Biking Jakes Deep History in Trail Building and Planning around the world Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for successfully managing the process The Backstory behind this book Key Topics that needed to be in the book The professionalization of the trail industry Training for trail building The Eight Topics of the Book Evolve The release of the book and feedback since it's gone live How to get a copy of the book Free Online Download Purchase from Barnes and Noble How to leverage this book Looking back, what would Jake add to this book now Rogue Trail Building Communities and Cities adopting the professional planned, designed and built model for trails What Jake looks for in a trail community Closing Comments Bonus Content Trail EAffect Show Links: Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/ Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process free download location: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ Dirt Dojo / Jake Carsten: http://www.dirtdojo.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20% off) for the month of October: trail20-oct Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Adam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147 Topics Covered in this show: How Treelines began – Inspired by Snowboard & Skateboard Apparel and Media Builders V. Loggers Video Shoot the Trails and Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition in Bellingham, WA The Treelines Van Growing the Treelines Brand The evolution of filming and helmet cameras Peak to Creek Freehub Magazine Video Series at Retallack Lodge How this trail and video project came to be The challenges associated with building this trail 6000' vertical drop on this build The reception of Peak to Creek Retallack Lodge The experience that can be found here What to ride Trail Building and Adam's Trail Building Philosophy Features and cedar deck bridges Other trail building products made by Adam / Treelines What's next for Treelines What Adam looks for in Trail Communities Good Dirt Strong riding community Getting Kids involved with Trails and Trail Building Closing Comments Bonus Content Rogue Trail Building Partnerships with Logging Companies Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition   Trail EAffect Show Links: Treelines Northwest: https://treelinesnorthwest.com/ Retallack Lodge: https://www.retallack.com/ Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/ Peak to Creek (Freehub) Video Series: https://freehub.com/peak-to-creek#:~:text=Peak%20to%20Creek%20is%20an,building%2C%20from%20start%20to%20finish. Treelines: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/260279/ Builders vs Loggers: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/222479/ Marketing Breakthrough Podcast Adam is on episodes #69 and #70: https://www.marketingbreakthrough.co/podcast     KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20%): trail20-oct – This is the code good for October! Trail One Components Discount Code (20%) TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Jonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146 Topics Covered in this show: Marji Gesick 2023 Dakota 5-0 2023 Jonas on Single Speeding Jonas on Not Finishing Unofficial Aid Stations at the Marji Gesick Bikes as Therapy Jonas on getting his brother Dion into riding bikes Jonas on getting his mother into riding bikes Jonas on getting people on bikes Jonas on PTSD and how the Bike helps with his trauma Jonas on Hauling his bike while driving his Semi & riding Jonas on some of the Racial Inequalities that he's has faced Jonas on David Goggins Jonas back to the Marji Gesick Todd Poquette needs a hug DumDums Blame Todd & Blame John DeGeorge Jonas on KETL Mtn Apparel Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/ Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/   KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code (20%) TrailPod –This code expires on Sept 30th – Watch for a new code Monthly starting on Oct 1st! Trail One Components Discount Code (20%) TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Todd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145 This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020 Topics Covered in this show: The Todd Poquette Back Story Why 906 Adventure Team was created 906 Adventure Events 906 Youth Programs Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities Summer of Crusher 2020 Impact that Trails have on Communities Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team The Adventurous Preview & Purpose Closing Links: 906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/ Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/ Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn't inspire you, I don't know what will: https://vimeo.com/358645093 Movie Unforgettable: https://vimeo.com/710360318 Bike Packing around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan - what Project Adventurous turned into.   Trail EAffect Show Links: Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services