Trail EAffect
Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life by interviewing the personalities involved with the world of Trails and Mountain Biking.
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
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
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
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
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
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.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
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.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
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.
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
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.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
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.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
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.
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 80 with Tom "Pro" Prochazka, of Gravity Logic and Former Whistler Bike Park Manager
Tom “Pro” Prochazka Backstory
How Gravity Logic as a company began
Tom is one of the Three original Founders of Gravity Logic
Early Years of Gravity Logic and the Evolution of the Bike Park / Bike Park industry
Excavating B-line, first Machine Built Trail at Whistler
Adding Jumps, which created A-Line at Whistler
Becoming More inclusive to all rider abilities / adding more beginner and intermediate trails
Top of the World Trail / Expanding to the Peak at Whistler
First Project outside of Whistler, 2007 – COB – Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
Winter Park – Trestle Bike Park
When work really started ramping up for Gravity Logic
Where Gravity Logic Operations are based out of
How the “Pro Line” Trail Rating came to be
2009 / 2010 timeframe
What the Pro Line means for advancing Mountain Biking
Client Requests and building larger features in terms of maintenance
Drainage and Trails
Bike Park Trails vs Trails that are out in the bush
Clients outside of Public Bike Parks
E-Bikes and Bike Parks
Trail Built by Popular Vote in Europe… and how that was a disaster
Trail Features and Opinions
Building in Austria and how planning is critical
Connecting with locals during the planning process
Master Planning and how it’s important to layout the whole picture of potential up front
Creating a “Brake Less” Trail – Doesn’t Exist
Famous Failure / Learning Experience
An example of how Bike Parks should be done from an ownership perspective
Incorporating Mountain Biking into an existing ski / winter resort where there has never been mountain biking before.
Bike Park Placement and review of masterplans
Review of the original Trestle Bike Park and how Gravity Logic changed the plan
Some Current Gravity Logic Projects
Mont Blanc Quebec
Bolton Valley, VT
Copper Mtn, Colorado
Lee Canyon
Brice, VA
Lee Canyon, NV
Where Tom would ride if he was doing a Mountain Bike Vacation
Tom Pro Words of Wisdom
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Gravity Logic: https://www.whistlergravitylogic.com/
Whistler Bike Park: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/whistler-mountain-bike-park.aspx
Trestle Bike Park: https://www.trestlebikepark.com/
Lee Canyon: https://www.leecanyonlv.com/
NSAA Bike Park Summit in Deer Valley: https://nsaa.org/NSAA/Events/MTB_Summit/NSAA/Events/MTB_Summit.aspx?hkey=55d81d07-fe5f-460d-9e1f-6640a1e35e8f
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.
