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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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Dustin Schiltz – drtpdlrs Youth Gravity Mountain Bike Programming #133
Topics:
A look back at the 2022 drtpdlrs season
Day Trips and longer multi-day trips
Spirit Mtn, Duluth MN
Going to Whistler Bike Park for a PMBIA Level 2 Air Certification
Demonstrating and putting instruction to use
Moving forward to 2023
Off Season Fitness / Training Program
Trip to Bentonville with drtpdlrs
Other trips for 2023
Pinehurst Bike Park, WI
Copper Harbor, MI
Cottage Grove Bike Park, MN
Paradise Playground Opening up at Monarch Trails – Victoria, MN
Gravity Riding in the middle of the country
Going to Windrock Bike Park
Closing Comments
Links:
drtpdlrs: https://www.drtpdlrs.com/
One Track Mind Foundation: https://onetrackmind.org/
Windrock Bike Park: https://windrockbikepark.com/
PMBIA: https://www.pmbia.org/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tracy Paradise and the One Track Mind Foundation "Life is Once" #132
Topics:
Tracy’s backstory and how it relates to her getting into mountain biking
Why Tracy moved to MN
Life is Once
Starting the One Track Mind Foundation
Not Focused on a specific location / region
Things learned about the Trail Building side of things when starting the OTM Foundation
Building Relationships
The Paradise Playground at Monarch Trails
The importance of offering a diverse trail system here
Machine Built Trails
Other Trail Projects that One Track Mind has been involved with
Trails in MN
One Track Mind and the proximity of Ride to Ride for funding projects
One Track Mind Partnerships
One Track Mind and Telemark Village in Cable, WI
Breaking News… New partnership for a trail project in WI… - Gotta listen & learn!
What Tracy looks for in a Mountain Bike Community
Closing Comments
Links:
One Track Mind Foundation: https://onetrackmind.org/
Mt Telemark Village: https://www.birkie.com/mtv/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Luther Propst – Trails, Community Development and Advocacy Key Note at International Trails Summit 2023 #131
Topics:
Luther’s Backstory and how he got his start in Land Use Planning and Law
Working with the World Wildlife Fund
Founding the Sonoran Institute
Joining the board for both IMBA and the Outdoor Alliance
Why Luther Joined the Outdoor Alliance
Joining the IMBA Board of Directors
Balancing working with riding
Trails, Community Development and Advocacy – Key Note Speech
The importance of cooperation between user groups for advocacy
Bentonville
Economic Development through trails
How Outdoor Recreation can fill the void with declining resource extraction
How Copper Mining Companies are better at creating towns than in modern times
How people really started moving for Outdoor Recreation in 2020 and beyond
Bozeman and Hamilton Montana
The ingredients for a great trail / outdoor community
Someone with a vision for the community within the community
How not being a ski community warps housing prices less
Help to figure out a way for lower income housing for the “Work Force” and people who provide services within the community
Coal and Wyoming
The comparative advantage of outdoor recreation in rapidly changing economies
Talent attraction of highly skilled workers
Persuading new allies to support outdoor recreation
“Act with Humility and Restraint”
What Luther Looks for in a Trail Community
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Links:
Luther Propst: https://lutherfortetoncounty.com/
Sonoran Institute: https://sonoraninstitute.org/
American Trails: https://www.americantrails.org/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org/
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Drew Pollak-Bruce (SE Group) – Value of a Professional Dirtbag Presentation Part 2 - International Trails Summit 2023 #130
Anyone can plan, design, and build a trail, right? As we all know the answer is no, and it takes not only technical skills but also the right combination of grit, humility, and endurance to be a professional "dirt bag". This session will explore the culture, training, and professional development needed to have a career that your mom and dad approve of and why it's important to have professional trail jobs. Learning objectives: Understanding the importance of "Starting with Why" from Simon Sinek's work is the foundation for being a trail professional Understand why organizational culture is critical to employee success Identify critical success factors for building a culture-based organization or company Identify ways to professionalize trails work (built upon trailskills.org work)
Topics:
Drew’s back story and how he got into working for the SE Group
What the SE Group is (Formerly Snow Engineering)
The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Drew is the current President of SORP
Outdoor Recreation as a profession
How Big is Outdoor Recreation in terms of GDP
Moving to communities because of a lifestyle more than a career and that shift
Career Paths, and the ability to earn a solid wage in the Outdoor Recreation Industry
The Great Shuffle and people changing careers
Transitioning from a traditional professional career to a similar role in Outdoor Recreation
Other Highlights from the Value of a Professional Dirtbag Presentation
What the Recreation Workforce Needs
Identifying core skills to work in various roles in Outdoor Recreation
Inclusive Workforce
Placing real value on Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure
Rib Mountain State Park (Granite Peak Ski Area) in Wausau WI and more on the backstory of this newly approved Master Plan
How the Wausau Chamber of Commerce was the catalyst for this Master Plan
Drew’s thoughts on the 2023 International Trail Summit as a whole
2024 National Outdoor Recreation Conference in State Line, NV
2025 American Trails and PTBA International Trail Summit – to be held in Madison, WI
What does it take to become a member of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
What does Drew look for in a Trails or Outdoor Community
Drew’s thoughts on Knoxville, TN – and the 2022 NORC
The need for more outdoor recreation professionals
People are hiring!
Planning and Design helps to unlock funding
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Links:
International Trail Summit: https://www.americantrails.org/symposium
SE Group: https://segroup.com/
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals: https://www.recpro.org/
2024 National Outdoor Recreation Conference May 6-9, 2024 South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV https://www.recpro.org/norc-2024
Loam Coffee: https://www.loamcoffee.com/
Photo Credit: Sean Benesh of Trail Builder Mag: https://www.trailbuildermag.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Greg Mazu – Value of a Professional Dirtbag Presentation - International Trails Summit 2023 #129
Anyone can plan, design, and build a trail, right? As we all know the answer is no, and it takes not only technical skills but also the right combination of grit, humility, and endurance to be a professional "dirt bag". This session will explore the culture, training, and professional development needed to have a career that your mom and dad approve of and why it's important to have professional trail jobs. Learning objectives: Understanding the importance of "Starting with Why" from Simon Sinek's work is the foundation for being a trail professional Understand why organizational culture is critical to employee success Identify critical success factors for building a culture-based organization or company Identify ways to professionalize trails work (built upon trailskills.org work)
Topics:
About the presentation: Value of a Professional Dirtbag
How the presentation has morphed since Greg started giving it at the IMBA Europe Summit a year ago
Nomads & Misfits, and how this has been changing
Making professional dirtbags out of Nomads and Misfits
More people moving into the world of trail building from other professional careers
Putting together more comprehensive trail plans that include all the other things needed such as parking, bathrooms, and other necessary items that complete a trail system
Building a Culture Based Company
Scaling from the beginning to now
Women representation within the Trail Building Industry
Foundations and Non-Profits
Elevating the game of professionalism within the Trail Building Industry
Benefits on a professional level to compete with other professional industries to continue to attract talent into Trail Building
Trails in comparison to other recreational infrastructure
Adaptive Trail
Feedback post presentation
Placing more value on the cost of trails
Contracts and Partnerships
Wrap Up of the International Trail Summit in general
Reflecting on the numbers at this conference vs previous conferences
The SingleTrack Trails / Tools for Trails / Back Slope Tools / Loam Coffee Lobby
Closing Comments / Thank You’s
Creating a new industry and shaping it – Trail Building
Links:
International Trail Summit: https://www.americantrails.org/symposium
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Singletrack Trails: https://www.singletracktrails.com/
Hawkeye Trail: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/hawkeye-88583/
Photo Credit: Sean Benesh of Trail Builder Mag: https://www.trailbuildermag.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Discount Code (20%) for both KETL Mtn Apparel and Trail One Components: TrailPod
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
23ZERO USA: https://23zero.com/?avad=355721_d30d44cc9
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Martha Becton and the She Saws Presentation from the International Trails Summit 2023 #128
Topics:
General comments / conversation about the 2023 International Trail Summit
Martha being introduced to Mike Riter
She Saws and the Go Pro Footage of the presentation
Recognizing the Value of Representation
How the small room aided in the value of this presentation in person
To Develop Actionable Changes
The value of being a trainer
Integrate Open Communication
Affinity Spaces
The sessions on Trail Skills and Higher Education in the Trail World
Careers Mom’s Approve of
Benefits that Trails Offer, especially on the Mental Health side of things
Closing Comments / Thank You’s
Links:
International Trail Summit: https://www.americantrails.org/symposium
Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/
Go Pro Footage of the She Saws Presentation:
Part 1: https://gopro.com/v/vkBXaW7po9O1B
Part 2: https://gopro.com/v/aoK298qV2yk8g
Part 3: https://gopro.com/v/GBPJnw1lKMVee
Part 4: https://gopro.com/v/wbwLJpMl17RrQ
Note: Part 4 was cut short a bit during the Q&A part of the session.
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Ethan Edman Trail Crew Manager for TrailBlazers – Bentonville AR, Land of OZ Trails #127
Ethan is a transplant from Southwest Missouri but an Arkansas native at heart, he moved to Fayetteville in 2012 and then later to Bentonville after graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a B.S. in marketing and a minor in Spanish. After moving to Northwest Arkansas he fell in love with mountain biking, the outdoor centric lifestyle and the cycling community that the area has to offer and joined the Trailblazers team in 2019. When Ethan isn’t playing in the dirt you can find him out on the trails riding his bike, doing wheelies and jumping around. Ethan has enjoyed being able to curate many local favorite trails as well as having participated in event preparation for large events such as Bike Bentonville, Outerbike, and the UCI Cyclocross World Championship.
Topics:
How Ethan got into mountain biking
Joplin Mo and the Bentonville Connection
Attending the first Big Mountain Enduro of 2023 at Mt Nebo
Ouachita National Forest / Mena Future
Future potential gravity venue in Arkansas
The TrailBlazers Backstory and Restructure in 2021
The role that TrailBlazers plays with facilitating trail building and maintenance
Oversight of all Trail Construction in Northwest Arkansas
Working with the public / gaining easements for access
Jeremy P. McGhee jumps into the conversation
How TrailBlazers are making trails better for adaptive riders
Jeremy’s first solo loop at Little Sugar Trails
Jeremy is cataloging the entire trail network in Northwest Arkansas for Adaptive riders, and how modification can be made to accommodate more adaptive riders
Jeremy’s Jumping Project and Documentary that is in progress
A day in the life of Ethan Edman as the Trail Crew Manager and his crew
Different categories of work that TrailBlazers does on trails.
Staffing the Trail Crew at TrailBlazers
Ethan’s philosophy for trail building
What Ethan looks for in a Trail Community / Mountain Bike Community
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
A preview of what’s being build at the Bentonville Bike Fest Venue
Links:
TrailBlazers: https://wearetrailblazers.org/
Bentonville Bike Fest: https://www.bentonvillebikefest.com/
Trails at Mena Ouachita National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63649&exp=overview
Jeremy P. McGhee: https://www.jeremymcghee.com/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Gary Gleason of WTB Components – Mountain Bike Trails and Advocacy the WTB Way #126
Topics:
How Gary got into cycling / mountain biking
The early days of mountain biking including the Kamikaze Downhill
The backstory of WTB “Wilderness Trail Bikes” Components
Wanting a pair of WTB Hubs started it all for Gary
Developments that Gary has seen in terms of Mountain Bike Technology since the early 90’s
WTB early to the 29’er game with the Nanoraptor Tire
Prototyping 29er frames for 29er wheels
The deep history of WTB Components and Advocacy for bikes – All Bikes
The vision of Patrick Seidler at WTB Bikes
Early years of Mountain Biking in Marin County
The Declaration of Interdependence on the back page of the Marin Independent Journal
The North South Greenway in Marin County
Being an anchor member of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship for 20 years
Gary’s first trip to Downieville and meeting Greg Williams
Famous Failures / Learning Moments for Gary at WTB Components
Industry Standards…
Products that Gary is Proud of at WTB Components
What Gary looks for in a Mountain Bike or Trail Community
Closing Comments, Words of Wisdom and Thank You’s by Gary
Anthill Films: The Engine Inside
Links:
WTB Components: https://www.wtb.com/
People for Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/
The Downieville Classic: https://downievilleclassic.com/
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: http://www.sierratrails.org/
Anthill Films - The Engine Inside: https://anthillfilms.com/blog/announcing-the-engine-inside
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Glen Jacobs – World Trail – Building the future of Mountain Bike Trail Towns #125
Topics:
How Glen got into Mountain Biking
And how he nearly quit and sold his mountain bike
Doing what they were doing in Australia
The Importance of Trails to Glen
How Glen got connected with the UCI
Bringing World Cup Mountain Biking Cairns Australia
The importance of 1996 for Downhill Mountain Bike Racing
How Shaun Palmer nearly won World Championships and changed how people stopped racing Downhill in Lycra
How Glen saw tracks changing in 1997 and beyond
2001 and how sponsorship funding was drying up and the sport was changing
Pivoting from Building Tracks for Racing to Building Trails for the masses
Ego Trails…
The Rating System for Mountain Bike Trails and how it was started in the 90’s
Green Trails according to Glen and the two types of beginner riders
Starting Word Trail with Dylan Jeffries
The importance of the Rating System Standards matching worldwide
Air Flow Trails and what these trails are
Blended Earth Trail
Three Points / Pillars for a Trail
Safety
Drainage
Predictability
Blue Derby Tasmania
The Six Boxes that need to be checked to be a Trail Center/ Trail Town
Connectivity – to an Airport / City (1.5 hours)
Connectivity – Compared to the accommodations (Lodging, Food)
Natural Features / Beauty (Lakes, Escarpments, Waterfalls, ect)
Quality Trails – for repeat visitation and something for every level of rider and diversity of trail types from gravity to cross country and variations of these types – and at least 85k of trails
Start with a Coffee & Finish with a Smile – Something for everyone
Room for Growth / Progressive Expansion (Trails, Businesses, overall Community)
The Ability to host a world class event (drop a circus on top)
Why Mountain Biking has taken off for Australia
Building a Trail Town in Høgevarde in Hallingdal, Norway
Trails and Summer Ops come first, then Winter Ops are built around the Summer Ops
The Trajectory of Alpine Ski Resorts and Mountain Biking
How Bikes are helping the Trajectory of Mountain Biking
Glen and Ebikes
Changes in bike technology – 29er’s…
Designing Trails for 1,000 riders a week
Directional Trails…
Words of Wisdom and Closing Comments by Glen
Links:
World Trail: https://world-trail.com/
Gypsy Tails Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/THCQpKnKzMM
Blue Derby: https://www.ridebluederby.com.au/
Building a Dream Destination at Høgevarde in Hallingdal, Norway: https://youtu.be/btQdhNliPfM
Soil Searching Featuring Glen: https://youtu.be/juxlm5dorLU
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe
Topics:
Changes that Thomas has seen over the years
How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy
The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe
National Organization Membership Based
IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023)
Riding in Europe
Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy
Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S.
Working bikes into transportation in Europe
More Trails Close to Home – EU
The importance of access to nature for kids
Thomas’ first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike / Ped accommodations (or lack of)
Thomas’ experience at the 2022 PTBA Conference in Bentonville, AR
IMBA DIRTT Project – Knowledge / Learning about Trails
The Trail Building scene in Europe / Denmark
Norway / World Trails – Glen Jacobs
The quality of a trail that is repetitive
The impact that IMBA EU is making today and Take Care of Your Trails
Taken from Scotland – DMBnS
The things that Thomas looks for in a Trail Community
Connected Trails from the Town Center (Idea’s from Bentonville)
Night Riding
If you want to protect something you need to know it
Closing Comments
Thank You’s and Staff Shout Outs
SRAM Support
Specialized Support
Bonus talk about SRAM Innovations
Links:
IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/
DIRTT Project: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/dirtt-project/
Take Care of Your Trails: https://www.imba-europe.org/events/take-care-of-your-trails/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
