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 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.
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Trail EAffect Throwback Thursday Sean Leader – Windrock Bike Park
Topics Covered:
How Windrock turned into a Legit Downhill Park
The Sean Leader and Neko Mulally Business Plan
Keeping American Downhill Alive
Horseface: https://youtu.be/c3wcw_VaF8g
Tracks Vs Trails
How Suspension technology is driven by DH Racing and testing
Schedule of shuttle stops
Links:
Windrock Bike Park: https://windrockbikepark.com/
Windrock Vlogs and Originals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywWFBO-Id8AapvmPMaEXtg/featured
Windrock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windrockbikepark/
Trail EAffect Show Support:
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 Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 79 with Brice Shirbach, Mountain Bike Story Teller
Under Exposed Series – Pearl iZUMi
Port Gamble Washington
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Birdsboro, PA
Berks Trail Works
North East / Vermont and the Pacific Northwest
Oaxaca, Mexico
Pearl iZUMi Athlete Summit Trip
Roster of Pearl iZUMi Riders / Athletes
Pivot Sight Unseen Guatemala
A new perspective on Shared Use Trails
Traveling and how Brice pulls this off with a full family
Flying vs Driving when traveling
Stans Connection
Pearl iZUMi Athlete Coordinator
Pearl iZUMi More Trail Campaign and the 501 Trail Pledge
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Under Exposed Port Gamble, WA: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/underexposed-ep21-port-gamble-wa/
Under Exposed Birdsboro Preserve, PA: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/underexposed-ep19-birdsboro-preserve-pa/
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/
Berks Trailworks: https://berkstrailworks.org/
Oaxaca Mexico Trip: https://blog.pearlizumi.com/mtb-oaxaca-local-trails-and-culture/
Pivot Sight Unseen Guatemala: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/sight-unseen-guatemala/
Stans Connection: https://www.notubes.com/suggest-a-connection
Pearl iZUMi More Trail Campaign: https://www.pearlizumi.com/pages/more-trail
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
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 Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
The Range Report Volume 5 with Dustin Schiltz and The Rich Drew
Dustin Schiltz of drtpdlrs – Giants Ridge and Tioga Recreation Area
Giants Ridge perspective from Dustin
Compare and Contrast Giants Ridge with Spirit Mtn
Progression of Trails at Giants Ridge
New Skills Area at the bottom of Giants Ridge
Kids Perspective of Giants Ridge
New Run – Return to Send’er
Trail Conditions at Giants Ridge
Tioga Recreation Area Experience
Pathfinder Playgound – Best Skills Area in the region according to Dustin
Comparing Technical Riding vs Jumping with the Kids
Cooling off in the lake post ride at Tioga Recreation Area
Closing Comments with Dustin and his thoughts new trails in Northern MN.
The Rich Drew on the Tioga Recreation Area
Rich on the Tioga Recreation Area and Grand Rapids, MN
The full family trail experience
Filming some POV at Tioga
Checking out Grand Rapids as a community
Swimming and paddleboarding at the Beach
Planning to come back and ride the full range, and maybe more?
Amenities on point
Closing Comments with Rich
Links:
Giants Ridge: www.giantsridge.com
Tioga Recreation Area: https://tiogarecreation.com/
Biketown by Freehub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/biketown
drtpdlrs: https://www.drtpdlrs.com/
The Ride Series MTB: https://www.therideseriesmtb.com/
The Range Report has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
The Range Report Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 78 with Greg Mazu talking Trail Maintenance and other stuff
Catching up with Greg and his travels so far in 2022
Euro Trip
IMBA Europe
2022 PTBA Conference in Bentonville
Trail Building – Building the next Hometown vs Next Destination
Directional Trails
Trail Maintenance
Do you maintain a trail for your current skill level or how that trail was originally built
Trail User Technology has advanced, which allows more distance covered (Hiking, Running, and Riding)
How Maintenance from a cultural perspective generally speaking maintenance goes largely ignored
How to potentially include maintenance into new build contracts or education into new build contracts
Improvements within the Trail Building industry that has helped reduce the level of maintenance
E-Bikes and Trails
Back into the Pay to Play model
Funding for Trails and Maintenance
Various states and how they fund their non-motorized trails
Ideas for various ways to capture trail use donations
The Future of Mountain Biking is not the Bike, but rather the trails (Adam, owner of Revel Bikes)
Not having cool trails where you live makes you want to travel places
Quality vs Quantity of Trails / Directional Trails
Maintenance is the Future of the Trail Building Industry
Trail Maintenance on TicToc?
A panel of people to discuss the top 5 trail systems in the county with Tequila…
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Singletrack Trails: https://www.singletracktrails.com/
Tools for Trails: https://toolsfortrails.com/
Backslope Tools: https://www.backslope.tools/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
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 Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
The Ride Series 2022 Update with Rich Drew
Early Part of 2022 in the South West
The YT Mill
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival
Bentonville Bike Fest
Coming to the Upper Midwest
Minneapolis Stop
La Crosse, WI Stop
The Rest of 2022 for The Ride Series
Potential stops back to the Upper Midwest – Late August / Early Sept?
Bentonville Stops
Back to Dallas Texas
Partnering with Trek and Sram
YT Mill Give Away YT Jeffsy 6 via The Rich Drew YouTube Channel – Tune in soon! Halloween…
More Phoenix, AZ
Maybe Florida?
The Regional Destination Location Advantage for The Ride Series
It’s All About the Experience
Vernacular
All about Mason De Keyrel
Closing Comments with Rich
Links discussed in the show:
The Ride Series: https://www.therideseriesmtb.com/
Rich Drew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRebP4wYkzzYvKCC7ej4k_g/featured
Rich Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therichdrew/?hl=en
The YT Mill: https://www.yt-industries.com/world-of-yt/the-yt-mill/
Gravity Haus: https://gravityhaus.com/
Mason De Keyrel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mason_dekeyrel/?hl=en
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 Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Trail EAffect Episode 77 with James Flatten on Trail Rating Standards
Why we are talking Trail Rating Standards or Lack of…
Looking at Trail Ratings from a Regional Perspective
General thoughts on the existing symbols adopted from the Ski Industry
James Opinion of a Black Rated Trail vs a Green Rated Trail
Getting More Remote with Trails
The Palisade Plunge
Loop Trail Systems and Ratings
More Palisade Plunge and how it got its trail rating designation
Another hypothetical example of trail rating discussion
Ego
El Duderino – Salida back story
Back to Palisade Plunge and the ratings again
How much time and what should someone pack to be prepared for the Palisade Plunge
Back to General Trail Rating
Building in Iowa
Conversations with Trail Clients about trail rating / projects before building
Horse Thief Bench and how the entrance of that trail relates to Trail Ratings
Building Green Level Trails
Trails Telling a story and providing an experience
Trail Planning
Bentonville and how they use recreation for the health of the community
How James’ trail build in Bentonville finished up
More Open Discussions on Trail Ratings – Round table type?...
Round Table, and the importance of these discussions in person
Standards and contract language in trail contracts
Teeing up the Pay to Play Model for trails to promote future discussions
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
The Palisade Plunge: https://www.copmoba.org/palisade-plunge/
El-Duderino: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/el-duderino/
Salida Mountain Trails: https://salidamountaintrails.org/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
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 Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
The Range Report Volume Four with Giants Ridge and Tioga Recreation Area
Giants Ridge
Intro with Steve Rahkola
How the summer season has been so far in 2022
World Class Golf Courses at Giants Ridge
Disc Golf at Giants Ridge
Climbing Wall
Mesabi Trail
Hiking
The Burnt Onion Restaurant and other eating options at Giants Ridge
Paddling / Water opportunities
Lodging in the area
Events
The Grind Mountain Bike Race
Rock the Ridge Concerts
Tioga Recreation Area
Max Peters, the City Administrator for Cohasset, MN
Max’s take on the trails at the Tioga
25 miles of purpose build mountain bike trails
200’ of elevation
Gravity trails and XC Trails
How the Tioga Trails came to be
Pathfinder Playground
The City of Cohasset as a community
Max’s favorite trails / go to route to ride
The Trail Builders who built out Tioga Trails
The diversity of builders which leads to a diverse trail experience
Closing Comments by Max
Links:
Giants Ridge: www.giantsridge.com
Tioga Recreation Area: https://tiogarecreation.com/
Biketown by Freehub Magazine: https://freehubmag.com/biketown
The Range Report has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
The Range Report Support:
Giants Ridge: https://www.giantsridge.com/
Ride the Range: https://www.ridetherange.com/
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
