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Drew Rohde of The Loam Wolf Mountain Bike News, Videos and Reviews #89

Trail EAffect Episode 89 Drew Rohde from The Loam Wolf Mountain Bike Site The Drew Rohde Back Story The Loam Wolf Back Story Some Vintage DH Mountain Biking talk Bend Oregon Trail Builders / Trail Building How / Why The Loam Wolf chooses different communities for Mountain Bike Test Shoot outs / to test products Knoxville, TN Bike Park Reviews on The Loam Wolf E Bike Destinations Tour coming out yet in 2023 One thing that Drew took away from the Bike Park Review Seasons that other Bike Parks could use Mammoth Mountain Bike Park New Bike Parks that are E Bike Specific and Drews thoughts on this E Bikes as a lift / transportation to and from the trails vs driving a car Trek Fuel EXE and lighter weight E Bikes (E Bike Lite). Let’s Play a Game – A Phrase or Product, and what first comes to mind for Drew Under Appreciated product or component USWE Packs Windrock Bike Park Modern Mountain Bike Progression in the past 3 years SCOR Bikes Closing Question – You have to move, where would you move and why? Links discussed in the show: The Loam Wolf: https://theloamwolf.com/ The Loam Wolf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoamWolf AMBC Knoxville: https://ambcknox.org/ The Loam Wolf Bike Park Reviews: https://theloamwolf.com/reviews-bike-parks/ SCOR Mountain Bikes: https://www.scor-mtb.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Mitchell Allen Trail Project Manager for the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation #88

Trail EAffect Episode 88 Mitchell Allen Trail Project Manager for the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation The Mitchell Allen Back Story The relationship between conservation and recreation Developing properties in Arkansas that allow for more recreation to help connect people with the land, and help to engage new users onto the properties The difficult part of collecting user data on properties What the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation is Mitchell’s role as Trail Project Manager What Monument Trails Are Elevation found at State Parks in Arkansas Trail Maintenance Rock Armoring Trails and Jumps Wood Features on Trails What inspires Mitchell while traveling to other communities to bring back to Arkansas Building really good beginner trails, the importance of beginner Trails, and some of the difficulty that comes with building beginner trails as well. A famous failure or learning experience Keeping the community needs in mind Learning how much Mitchell didn’t know from others Thinking about all trail users Directional Trails Making more sense to Mitchell Value in separating groups and value in keeping groups together and where Going deeper on Directional Trails The Internet Earbuds in the woods What Mitchell thinks makes a great trail community Closing comments by Mitchell Experience all of Arkansas Womble Trail Links discussed in the show: The Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation: https://www.arparksfoundation.org/ The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/arkansas/contact-us/ Monument Trails: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/trails/monument-trails Monument Trails on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8PGh1o9RHRc   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services   Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Scott Linnenburger Designing and Building the Iron Range Destination Mountain Bike Trail Systems #87

Trail EAffect Episode 87 Scott Linnenburger Designing and Building the Iron Range Destination Mountain Bike Trail Systems How Scott got involved with the Iron Range Destination Mountain Bike Trail Systems: Tioga Trails, Redhead Bike Park, and Giants Ridge Bike Park How Mining Tax income helped fund this project Fencing around the Mining and legal access that needed to be changed to allow trails in the mining zones How trails create “repeat customers” for communities Redhead, and tackling some of the challenges, and convincing the community about how trails can make a positive difference in the community. Especially with the rapid project development pace Diversity of economic value for a community What it took from a planning perspective to flag these three trail systems & get them ready for building Getting to plan, design and project manage the entire project Getting into the Planning and Construction details for Tioga Trails in Grand Rapids / Cohasset area Getting into the Planning and Construction details for Redhead Bike Park in Chisholm, MN Getting into the Planning and Construction details for Giants Ridge Bike Park What it took to project manage a project of this size with the number of trail building companies and their staff Lessons and take aways that Scott learned through this project Ask More Questions and get the history for each site How projects like this are viable in other communities as well The importance of planning trail systems What makes a great trail community in Scott’s opinion Closing comments and words of wisdom from Scott Linnenburger Links discussed in the show: Kay-Linn Enterprises: https://www.kay-linn.com/ Tioga Trails & Recreation Area: https://tiogarecreation.com/ Redhead Bike Park: https://www.goredhead.com/ Giants Ridge Bike Park: https://www.giantsridge.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Bonus Episode with Todd Poquette #BlameTodd – Deep Thoughts by Todd – Finish What You Start – For You!

Trail EAffect Bonus Episode with Todd Poquette #BlameTodd – Deep Thoughts by Todd – Finish What You Start – For You! Bonus Content a week or so out from the Marji Gesick 2022. Do Hard Things, Blame Todd, Finish What You Start – For You! Todd Unpacks a lot here about what he has learned in life, his wisdom, and through 906 Adventure Team, Marji Gesick, Crusher, Crusher EX, Polar Roll, Unforgettable, and more. Links discussed in the show: 906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/ Marji Gesick: https://marjigesick.com/ Crusher: https://crushergravel.com/ Polar Roll: https://thepolarroll.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Joe Stone of Teton Adaptive - Adaptive Mountain Biker - Universal Trail Design #86

Trail EAffect Episode 86 Joe Stone – Adaptive Mountain Biker – Universal Trail Design The Joe Stone Journey Speed Flying Murderball Hitting and surpassing multiple goals The Joe Stone Foundation Bridging the Disability Gap Wydahoe Rendezvous Teton Adaptive Living in Jackson Hole Not Forcing Things Editing / Long Form Platforms Film: Digging for Answers about Universal Trail Design Trail: Deepest Darkest at Jackson Hole Resort Going back to 2011 – where Adaptive Mountain Biking began for Joe Stone Early adaptive mountain bikes Putting in an adaptive trail just south of Apple Valley, MN The evolution of adaptive equipment and trails The idea of Universal Design and Inclusion Appling Universal Design to Trails Shifting the Mindset from Adaptive Trails to Universal Trail Design How to make trails for everyone How Universal Trail Design opens up Line Choice for all riders The Mindshift Going to the Dunbar Downhill Series Picking Lines and making riders think to go the fastest Universal Trail Design doesn’t mean “Dumbing Down Trails” The speed of Elite Adaptive Racers How the Bowhead Adaptive MTB has changed the game for progression Joe’s Personal Experience at the Dunbar Series and how it made him a better rider The first ride back home on trails Joe knew to show the progress he made Getting more confidence to do solo rides Progression in equipment generally speaking E-Bikes – and how they have opened more opportunity for more people How E-Bikes will help pro riders and racers progress faster The Bowhead and how it functions differently allowing wheels were designed to be used The Mini Excavator and how trail building with Mini Excavators was progressing along with adaptive mountain bike progression More Universal Trail Design Discussion The width standard for Universal Trail Design Deepest Darkest Trail Backstory The reception of the Trail Deepest Darkest Trail from all users and how it’s setting a new standard at Jackson Hole Resort The elitist mentality from “purist mountain bikers” and hand-built trails How Jackson Hole Resort is looking at all trail construction with Universal Trail Design in mind Back to the Dunbar Series and how they included Adaptive Mountain Bikers and didn’t change much in terms of the trails they used for racing, and treated everyone equally How Joe got more confidence at Dunbar as the days progressed Joe’s opinion of a great mountain bike community Being Welcoming Being Open Minded How to rate trail for adaptive riders… The endless debate and proper that can be useful for all. Alternate routes on trails around difficult features Quinn Brett and her role with the National Park Service Taking the time to learn more about what the Two Wheeled industry is all about The idea of Universal Trail Design going both ways between adaptive users and non-adaptive users. Listening Including a qualified person with new trail design Closing Comments & Thank You’s How to reach Joe Stone Innovation at Jackson Hole Resort Links discussed in the show: Murderball: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436613/ Teton Adaptive: https://tetonadaptivesports.com/ Jackson Hole Resort, Digging for Answers Film: https://youtu.be/_w8QnqZ1mEM Wydaho Rendezvous: https://tetonbikefest.org/ It’s Raining So What Film: http://itsrainingsowhat.com/ Bowhead Adaptive Corp: https://www.bowheadcorp.com/ Dunbar DH Series and Kootenay Adaptive: https://kootenayadaptive.com/adaptive-mountain-biking-race-series/ Email Joe Stone: joe@tetonadaptivesports.com   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Annijke Wade Adaptive Mountain Biker #85

Trail EAffect Episode 85 Annijke Wade, Adaptive Mountain Biker Annijke Wade Back Story Annijke recounting the day of her injury Going back to Angel Fire where Annijke’s injury occurred Starting to work with Angel Fire for more adaptive access on the mountain Annijke and Snowsports Bowhead and their adaptive mountain bikes Bowhead Reach Learning to ride AMTB Riding at Panorama Resort in BC The purpose for traveling to Canada for the Dunbar Series Annijke Celebrating her Alive Day Engaging with the Adaptive community in the United States How Annijke views trails now since getting out on her Bowhead AMTB Learning Trail Standards How keeping up on Trail Maintenance helps adaptive riders Listener Questions for Annijke Brice Shirbach Question: Where does the Strength and Assurance come from Brooke Goudy Question: Why Mountain Biking My Question building on how Annijke answered the previous two questions: None Attachment and Annjike’s view on this Closing Comments Go Fund Me to help Support Annijke Thank You’s to supporters Going Fly Fishing Links discussed in the show: Annijke Wade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geodesicdome Annijke Wade Go Fund Me Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-annijkes-recovery-and-medical-expenses Annijke Wade High Fives Foundation: https://highfivesfoundation.org/athlete/annijke-wade/ Pearl iZUMi: https://www.pearlizumi.com/pages/ambassadors Bowhead Adaptive Corp: https://www.bowheadcorp.com/ Dunbar Series and Kootenay Adaptive: https://kootenayadaptive.com/adaptive-mountain-biking-race-series/ Adventure Stache Podcast with Annijke about her recent spinal cord injury: https://www.paysonmcelveen.com/podcast/episode/4be93bed/annijke-wade-mountain-biker-on-her-recent-spinal-cord-injury Adventure Stache Podcast with Annijke 11 months post-accident: https://www.paysonmcelveen.com/podcast/episode/7bc2fee4/annijke-wade-11-months-after-her-spinal-cord-injury   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.

Simon French of Dirt Art, Maydena Bike Park and More - Mountain Biking Straight out of Tasmania #84

Trail EAffect Episode 84 Simon French of Dirt Art and Maydena Bike Park in Tasmania Rounds One and Two of the Enduro World Series kicks off in Tasmania for 2023 Simon French Back Story Dirt Art Trail Building Company Maydena Bike Park Story World Heritage Site / Area The History of this site / tourism venture by the Government Hosting National Championships at Maydena Bike Park The Trail Experience at Maydena Bike Park The Planning that went into Maydena Bike Park Permitting and other hurdles Other adversity faced during the build of the bike park How Simon dealt with all the adversity when planning and building out Maydena Bike Park What it took from a logistics and man power perspective to build out Maydena Bike Park Getting additional land access for beginner trails and skills areas Lessons, Bike Rental, Uplift, 2 restaurants, and everything else needed for a full-service experience Travel Tips for those looking to travel to Tasmania Logistics and Trail Building when building around the world The Australian Riding scene The break down of employees within the companies that Simon is involved with Building in the “Walking” / Hiking Trail area – 100 km Trail Projects Using Helicopters to deliver materials to remote project sites Simon and his current trip to Whistler / Crankworx Working with Global Partners in the industry Networking with the rest of the industry in the northern hemisphere The National Ski Area Association Downhill Bike Park Summit Conference The advantage and disadvantages of building a bike park that isn’t part of a ski area The advantage of having the Mountain Bike Community feel at Mountain Bike Specific Parks Trail Communities and what they mean to Simon Meetings and what it took to introduce the Maydena Bike Park Concept to the locals and community of Maydena How it has changed Maydena as a community Reflecting on where Mountain Biking was in the 90’s vs Now Off on a tangent about Kids Bikes today Words of Wisdom by Simon The Mountain Bike Experience at Bike Parks Trail Building is a legitimate industry and the wages in the industry Closing Comments Links discussed in the show: Dirt Art: https://www.dirtart.com.au/ Maydena Bike Park: https://www.maydenabikepark.com/ Elevation Parks: https://www.elevationparks.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Aaron Peterson from Aaron Peterson Studios Part Two #83

Trail EAffect Episode 83 Aaron Peterson from Aaron Peterson Studios Part Two 24 Leeches  and the Backstory behind the most important movie Aaron has ever created Featuring Josiah and Isla Narrated by Josiah Climate Change and how Josiah views it Filmed at the Slate Islands in Ontario Canada Josiah’s Story Finishing the 24 Leeches Project 24 Leeches going to Film Festivals and winning awards Aaron's approach to professional work now More Blame Danny discussion The Marji Gesick Experience Unforgettable Movie AKA Project Adventrus with Todd Poquette Bike Packing Documentary around the U.P. Podcast talk Aaron getting back to work and feeling like he’s back Aaron Words of Wisdom Closing Links discussed in the show: 24 Leeches Movie: https://vimeo.com/409672235 Aaron Peterson Studios: https://www.aaronpeterson.studio/ Aaron Peterson Studios on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/aaronpetersonstudio Unforgettable: https://vimeo.com/710360318 The Fresh Coast Film Festival: https://freshcoastfilm.com/ Slate Islands: http://www.terracebay.ca/visiting/attractions/slate-islands/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Aaron Peterson of Aaron Peterson Studios Part One #82

Trail EAffect Episode 82 Aaron Peterson from Aaron Peterson Studios Part One The Aaron Peterson Back Story How Aaron got into Photography and Videography Changing the Conversation in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula of Michigan) Aaron Quitting his job and going on his own Becoming a stay-at-home dad & work on the house and raise the kids Copper Harbor and the role it played in exposing Aaron to Video A fateful interaction with Aaron Larocque The Three Aaron’s How the movie Cold Rolled about Fat Biking came to be through Travel Marquette Bringing Salsa Bikes into the fold with Cold Rolled How Cold Rolled really kicked off fatbiking in Marquette, MI Sharing Fatbiking and Cold Rolled with the masses Candy Fletcher traveling as an advocate for Fatbiking and Marquette Whack Jobs and why this movie was created Filming Fatbiking for Trek / the Trek Farley How Aaron became the Fatbike Guy Filming Blame Danny about the Marji Gesick Bike Race Filming Trail Builders – Aaron Rogers from Copper Harbor The legitimacy of Trail Building as a career / business opportunity The Creation of the Fresh Coast Film Festival Based on Aaron’s Experience at Mountain Film in Telluride Taking Cold Rolled to Mountain Film Sidetracked by the puppy and covering Aaron’s latest visit to La Crosse Links discussed in the show: 24 Leeches Movie: https://vimeo.com/409672235 Aaron Peterson Studios: https://www.aaronpeterson.studio/ Cold Rolled Movie: https://vimeo.com/80405173 Whack Jobs Fatbike Grooming Video: https://youtu.be/iOgQLIPo8TU Aaron Peterson Studios on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/aaronpetersonstudio The Fresh Coast Film Festival: https://freshcoastfilm.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.  

Caitrin Maloney Doer of Many things Trails and Mountain Biking in Poultney Vermont, Stowe Land Trust, Slate Valley Trails, Velomont Trail, Sustainable Trailworks and More #81

Trail EAffect Episode 81 Caitrin Maloney Doer of Many things Trails and Mountain Biking in Poultney Vermont The Caitrin Maloney Backstory Communication & Science with the Public Transitioning into the Stowe Land Trust as the Executive Director Meeting People where they are in terms of communication The balance of Conservation and Recreation through the Stowe Land Trust 2016 Strategic Conservation Plan for the Stowe Land Trust The Balance of Public / Private Partnership for public access on private land Slate Valley TrailsDetails on the Slate Valley Trails Intentional about Family Friendly Trails, along with hand built intermediate & expert level trails Trail Education / When to ride & not ride Slate Valley Trails after Rain, Ect. Sustainable Trailworks Trail Building CompanyWhere Hardy has built Trail How Caitrin got involved with Sustainable Trailworks as the Business Manager Getting Hired to build out the trail systems in Poultney, VT Working with Slate Valley Trails for the Maintenance of the new trails Capacity Building with State Valley Trails Volunteer Training for Trail Maintenance Slate Valley Trail Stewards, and taking on the stewardship of one of two trails each Trained Sawyers for tree clearing Community engagement with the public / volunteers Velomont Trail and HutsHigh Quality Single Track Trail Experience How the Velomont Concept came to be How Vermont has been able to invest more funding into Trails and Outdoor Recreation infrastructure through grants The TrailHouseTrail Side Location Women’s Mountain Bike WeekendThe Stories we tell ourselves A reset for Women Growing Vegetables and Plant based diet at the TrailHouse Hardy building a Wood Fired Pizza Oven at the TrailHouse What Makes a Great Trail Community How the closing of Green Mountain College has impacted the Community Closing Comments Links discussed in the show: Stan’s Intersections on Slate Valley Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlxZjfYAEuI Slate Valley Trails: https://slatevalleytrails.org/ Velomont Trail & Huts: https://velomonttrail.org/ Sustainable Trailworks: https://www.sustainabletrailworks.com/ TrailHouse VT: https://www.trailhousevt.com/ Stowe Land Trust: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/ Stowe Land Trust Strategic Plan: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/about/strategic-plan   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.