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 Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Story Time with Brian Hann – Appalachian Mountain Bike Club - Re-Air #137
Topics Covered:
About Brian Hann
How the AMBC and Urban Wilderness Came to be
Linking Properties Together in South Knoxville
The Partnership of Public Trails on Private Land
South Knoxville
Transition into machine building
Volunteers & Paid Professional Builders
The Kingdom Trails Influence
Access to Private Lands through Recreational Easements (consult with your own state laws and lawyers for advice here).
Knight Ide
What can people can expect from the Knoxville Trails
Maintaining Gravity Trails on public lands
What Gravity Trails have done for the community and trail system
Year Round Get Down – All Weather Trails (Lots of stone & rock)
Bridges & the installation of a huge bring over Red Bud Road and Permitting this structure
Favorite Places for Brian to ride outside of Knoxville
Future of Knoxville and surrounding area
Stopping a highway expansion project in the name of trail system preservation and keeping a community intact.
Closing Comments
Links:
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC): www.ambcknox.org
Urban Wilderness Knoxville: https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/
Devil’s Race Track Mini Documentary by Bell Helmets: https://youtu.be/HiucgFz7IEw
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: 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
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Philip Darden the Executive Director for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - SORBA #136
Topics:
How Philip got into mountain biking
Recap of the most recent SORBA Summit (Spring of 2023)
The new Strategic Plan along with Mission and Vision of SORBA
Bike Parks in the South East
The Process of the Strategic Plan and hiring a facilitator for this
Staying true to being a mountain bike specific organization
Hiring a Development Director and Why
What Philip looks for in a Mountain Bike Community
Knoxville, TN
Mountain Biking in the Smokies
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Links:
SORBA: https://sorba.org/
AMBC Knoxville: https://ambcknox.org/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: 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
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Kristian Jackson – G5 Trail Collective / Pisgah Grandfather District / Donuts & Bikes Podcast: Part Two #135
Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park.
Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast
Topics:
Kicking off Part Two with the G5 Trail Collective
Old Fort, NC
Heartbreak Ridge
Grant Writing
Star Gap
Heartbreak Ridge Extension
The Donuts & Bikes Podcast
PMBIA Level 4 Coach / Senior Trainer
Co-Host Paul Howard – Technical Director of the PMBIA
Skills should not be looked at as Absolutes
How to teach Cornering on a Mountain Bike
What Kristian looks for in a mountain bike community
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Brice Shirbach
Links:
Donuts & Bikes Podcast: https://themountainbikecoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
G5 Trail Collective: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/
Kristian Jackson at Appalachian State: https://today.appstate.edu/2019/04/02/jackson
PMBIA: https://www.pmbia.org/
Water Always Wins, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/water-always-wins/story-98896.html
Pisgah Paradox, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/the-pisgah-paradox/story-115753.html
More Podcasts Featuring Kristian and his work:
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knobs New Trail Jumbo Shrimp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZiSKROJsLysHNAv6hhHbb?si=j_7JjGICSeCPSNQ-VwT6nQ
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knob History
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EYdGBfvVZLGBET5184DeD?si=nlTP1bkgRSqmOxqHxj59dw
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: 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
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Kristian Jackson – Trail Boss / Builder / Coach / Advocate / Husband / Father and Connector: Part One #134
Senior Lecturer, Recreation Management, Appalachian State University; Senior Course Conductor and Level 4 Coach, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, Trail Boss, Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park.
Source – Bio from Donuts & Bikes Podcast
Topics:
How Kristian got into Mountain Biking
Connecting Highschool Kids with Mountain Biking in the 90’s
Outward Bound by Bike
14-day trips in Pisgah
Trail Building
Working with Woody Keen
Lessons learned through trail building
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
How Rocky Knob Came to be
Evolution of the Stacked Loop System
The size / attributes of Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
Looking at the significance of what we do on bikes in the woods
The reasons people ride a mountain bike and the potential for deep personal meaning
Engaging in discovery
Transforming who we are
Stories that propel us forward
Collaborative Efforts with the U.S. Forest Service regarding Wilson Creek and reworking the School House Trail in the Grandfather District of Pisgah
How this effort helped to unite mountain bikers and the U.S. Forest Service
What’s coming up in Part Two with Kristian Jackson
Closing Comments
Links:
Kristian Jackson at Appalachian State: https://today.appstate.edu/2019/04/02/jackson
Donuts & Bikes Podcast: https://themountainbikecoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance: https://ridenwnctrails.com/
Maxxis Intersections Boone, NC: https://youtu.be/x1kIS6c6fIY
Water Always Wins, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/water-always-wins/story-98896.html
Pisgah Paradox, By Kristian Jackson: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/the-pisgah-paradox/story-115753.html
More Podcasts Featuring Kristian and his work:
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knobs New Trail Jumbo Shrimp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZiSKROJsLysHNAv6hhHbb?si=j_7JjGICSeCPSNQ-VwT6nQ
Pisgah Podcast – Rocky Knob History
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EYdGBfvVZLGBET5184DeD?si=nlTP1bkgRSqmOxqHxj59dw
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: 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
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:
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 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:
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
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
