For Episode 197 we have Adam Yeoman, the Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. During this conversation we talk all things Copper Harbor 2025, which includes some past events, future events, new trails, and there is also some intel on what participants of the 2025 Copper Harbor Trails Fest might have in store in terms of both XC and Enduro Course. Adam covers a lot during our conversation, and Copper Harbor as a trail organization has a ton going on, so even if you are not from the Upper Midwest there are some pieces of information that you may find interesting or helpful for your trail community.

Topics Include:

• Brief bit of Copper Harbor and Keweenaw Penisula History


• The transition from club president to Executive Director


• Staff at Copper Harbor Trails Club


• Ride the Keweenaw Event


• Copper Harbor Trails Fest
  
  
  
  • Orbion – Title Sponsor of Trails Fest
  
  
  
  


• Women’s & Men’s Ride Clinics


• New Trails coming online


• Keweenaw Point Trail continues to be built


• New Start Hub at the top of East Bluff


• Winter Trails for Copper Harbor Trails Club
  
  
  
  • Nordic Skiing
  
  
  
  


• Hints about 2025 Trails Fest Course for both the XC and Enduro


• Other events that have been held in Copper Harbor in 2025
  
  
  
  • Rough Stuff Rally
  
  
  • 906 Adventure Crusher
  
  
  • 12 hours of All You Can East Bluffet – Endurance Enduro
  
  
  
  


• What Adam looks for in a Trail Community


• Closing Comments

Trail EAffect Show Links:

Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://www.copperharbortrails.org/

East Bluff Bike Park: https://eastbluffbikepark.com/

Orbion – Title Sponsor for Copper Harbor Trails Fest: https://orbionspace.com/

Rough Stuff Rally: https://bikejerks.com/pages/rough-stuff-rally

906 Adventure Crusher: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/the-crusher/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com

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Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com

This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services