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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

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