Trail EAffect

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