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 Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Aaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119
Topics:
The Aaryn Kay Backstory on how she got into the world of trails
Starting out as part of the IMBA Trail Care Crew
The Mike Passo Backstory on how he got into the world of trails
Former Executive Director of the PTBA
What the Professional Trail Builders Association is
What American Trails is
International Trail Summit in Reno – April 2023
Themes
Concurrent Sessions
Reaching the younger demographic for the trail building industry
The World Trails Network
Hub for the Americas
Professional Trails Association Board Member Strategic Meeting
Training
Amplifying the Trail Building Industry
U.S. Forest Service Legacy Trails Grant Program – American Trails
Administered by American Trails on Behalf of USFS
5 million dollars Per year for the next 5 years
38 Projects funded for 2023
Pulling back the cash match requirements
Round 2 of grants fall of 2023
American Trails Trail Capacity Fund
Pulling back the Cash Match for Grants / Funding
Leaning into more formalized Planning and Design
Closing Comments
Links:
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
American Trails: https://www.americantrails.org/
International Trail Summit 2023: http://www.2023its.org/
Legacy Trails Program: https://www.americantrails.org/legacy-trails-program
World Trails Network: https://worldtrailsnetwork.org/
Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail EAffect 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
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Martha Becton of Becton Trails / Chainsaws / The Trail Champion’s Introduction to NEPA / Rockingham Community College / #118
Topics:
North Carolina and 2023 The Year of the Trail
Martha’s Back Story
A background in Nuclear Reactors in the Navy
Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent Office
Seeking opportunities to get outside and use tools with her daughter in the Washington D.C. region
How Chainsaw Training led to learning that Trail Building is a legit profession
Starting Becton Trails
Learning what she didn’t know at her first PTBA Conference about trail building
Helping people be more effective through training
Martha take on Chainsaws / Chainsaw Training, and the dangers of moving wood
Forest Service Chainsaw Training
Mindfulness
Being Seen – Martha’s take on this and the Importance of Being Seen
How to make more people feel like they belong in the Trail World
IMBA – The Trail Champions Introduction to NEPA
The importance of NEPA
Categorical Exclusions
Using 3rd Party Contractors to help with the NEPA Process
The importance of Planning and Design for Trails
Martha’s role at Rockingham Community College / Duke Energy Trails
How Trail Training and Education is becoming more prevalent in Higher Education
The professionalization of the Trail Industry
Closing Comments
Links:
Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/
Year of the Trail North Carolina '23: https://greattrailsnc.com/
The Trail Champion’s Introduction to NEPA: https://www.imba.com/resource/trail-champions-introduction-nepa
To sign up for skills workshops with RCC's Duke Energy TRAILS:https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/coned_cat/duke-energy-trails/
For more information on Duke Energy's Environmental Planning & Development degree program at RCC:
https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/program/environmental-planning-and-development-a55350/
Duke Energy TRAILS on facebook and instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TRAILSatRCC
https://www.instagram.com/TRAILSatRCC/
Duke Energy Environmental Planning & Development on facebook and instagram:https://www.facebook.com/EPDatRCC/
https://www.instagram.com/EPDatRCC/
Coulee Creative is the Title Sponsor for this episode. They design and build custom websites as well as help companies with branding, photography, and ecommerce. Coulee Creative was started in Wisconsin but is now based out of Bend Oregon. Jared, from Coulee Creative is a friend of mine, we’ve traveled together on multiple mountain bike trips and sometimes he sends it. For more information about Coulee Creative head over to: www.dudejustsendit.com
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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
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.
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Trail EAffect with Dirt Sculpt Dave of DirtSculpt LLC – World Class Bike Park and Competition Event Builder #117
Dave King has over 15 years of experience and is acclaimed to be one of the world’s best bike park builders.
As a kid I started building trails and jumps in my backyard. These early projects laid the foundation to go on and help build the world-renowned BMX trails, NAM and Catty Woods. Although NAM is long gone, Catty Woods still attracts riders from around the world. Bringing together like-minded individuals over the shared passion of cycling cemented my lifelong mission to construct facilities for other riders to enjoy. After providing years of unincorporated build services across the nation, I formally established DirtSculpt in 2009. Since then, it has been an amazing experience working with organizations, local governments, and corporations from around the world to cultivate cycling experiences for all to enjoy.
The DirtSculpt Crew is comprised of professional riders that transcend multiple riding styles. I couldn’t be more stoked to have their input when designing and constructing a new build or redesign.
Topics:
Building out Anthony Napolitan's Red Bull Dreamline 2011, in Wabasha, MN / Coffee Mill Ski Area
Helping out with Heroes of Dirt Movie made for the big screen
Going to Whistler Bike Park in 2005 to build out a dirt jump trail – Alongside Crankworx
Building Red Bull Dirt Conquers in Guadalajara Mexico – BMX Street Park made from dirt
Building the Red Bull Trail Loop for Mike Hucker
Red Bull TRA Double Cross BMX Race Course
Dirt vs Asphalt Pumptrack Conversation and the Evolution of Asphalt Pumptracks
Post Build maintenance on dirt pumptracks
Other alternative surfaces
Dave’s thoughts on Bentonville when he attended the 2022 PTBA Conference
The U.S. Open of Mountain Biking at Killington
Powder Ridge Connecticut Bike Park
Building The Bike Park
Gentle Giants Jump Line
Asphalt Pumptrack
Dave’s history building at Summer X Games
How DirtSculpt LLC began
Re-Joining the PTBA with the new DirtSculpt LLC
Dave’s analogy for explaining the dangers of mountain biking to civic leaders
Strange encounters with random people against trails / pumptracks
Blue Marsh Lake Trails
Words of Wisdom by Dave
Thank You’s and Closing Comments
Links:
DirtSculpt LLC: https://dirtsculpt.com/
DirtSculpt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dirtsculpt9863/videos
IMDd Heroes of Dirt Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1934172/
Best of Red Bull Dreamline 2011: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/watch-the-best-of-red-bull-dreamline-2011-bmx-dirt
Red Bull Dirt Conquers 2014: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/daniel-dhers-at-red-bull-dirt-conquers
Red Bull Trail Loop Behind the Scenes: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/hucker-trail-loop-behind-the-scenes
Red Bull TRA Double Cross: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/double-cross-bmx-racing
Powder Ridge Bike Park: https://powderridgepark.com/activities/mountain-bike/
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
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Trail EAffect with Jerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116
Jerome’s backstory on how he got into trail building
Joining the Professional Trail Builders Association
How Jerome juggled his former career with Trail Building
The evolution of the PTBA that Jerome has seen since joining the PTBA
Jerome’s Trail preference as a trail user
Quebec as a trail destination
The experience that Sentiers Boréals staff has within the company
Jerome on Trail Planning and Design
What User Experience is: UX
Strategic Planning Session with the PTBA
Keeping quality within the PTBA as a Trade Association
Vetting future member companies of the PTBA
Pumptracks
Asphalt vs Dirt
Planning and Building Pumptracks
What Jerome has seen once a Pumptrack is introduced into a community
Building Gravity Based Bike Parks at resorts (Lift Access)
The Pay to Play Model for trails
How paying for Lift Access is actually paying for a lot more than lift access
Insurance issues in Canada
Jerome’s outlook on the future of the trail industry
Thank You’s and Closing Comments
Links:
Sentiers Boréals: https://sentiersboreals.com/
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Red Bull – The best mountain biking in Quebec: https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/best-mountain-bike-trails-quebec
Québec City Mountain Biking: https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/best-mountain-biking
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
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.
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Trail EAffect with Steve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions
How Steve found his way into Civil Engineering / Stormwater Management and eventually to IMBA Trail Solutions
Coming to IMBA at a pivotal time for IMBA
Johnson City, TN and what Steve Learned on this project early in his IMBA Trail Solutions Career
The ROI according to Steve in Johnson City, TN
IMBA Trail Labs / First session of this in June of 2018, and what this experience was like for Steve
How Trail Labs put planning and design into perspective
The Trail Accelerator Grant Program
The importance of Planning for unlocking trail construction funding
Cacapon State Park and the Thunderstruck Trail
Started as a Trail Accelerator Grant Project
Old Fort NC and the G5 Collective
Planning and Designing in the Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather District
The power of Lidar Data for design
Getting the keys to the Blueridge Parkway
Giving people decisions right out of the trailhead
Revitalizing the whole Star Gap Trail
Chattanooga and Walden’s Ridge Gravity Trail System
The design challenges with this site
Opening up more Bouldering opportunities with this project
McClellan / Anniston, AL
Creating opportunities for beginner riders and building a NICA Venue
Standing Boy Trails, Columbus, GA
How the Stacked Loop Trail System might not be the best answer for every community or trail site
Hub and Cluster System as an alternative
Directionality of Trails
Lessons from being on the Road for IMBA Trail Solutions
The story behind Asshole Steve…
Moving to Maine and starting a new Career with the Outdoor Sport Institute
Words of Wisdom by Steve – Dream Big, bring more people into your circle and don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them
Thank You’s and Closing Comments
Links:
IMBA Trail Solutions: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-solutions?param=trail-solutions-project
Tannery Knobs / Johnson City, TN Project: https://www.imba.com/project/tannery-knobs-skills-park
First IMBA Trail Labs Video: https://youtu.be/TikAsU4-1hA
G5 Trail Collective, Old Fort, NC: https://www.g5trailcollective.org/oldfort
Making of Walden’s Ridge Video: https://youtu.be/8VnxQYfy_V8
Making of Standing Boy Trails / Columbus, GA: https://youtu.be/dcWE4shMr00
Outdoor Sport Institute: https://www.outdoorsi.org/
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
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.
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Trail EAffect with Greg Williams of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and the Downieville Classic – The Power of Trails AKA Dirt Magic
Greg leads the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and is a descendant of the Deer Creek Band of Northern Sierra Miwok. Greg has spent his life in the Sierra Nevada Mountains living by the examples of his elders — developing a passion for community, clean streams, big mountains, and long trails.
Greg is a trailblazer and pioneer of backcountry mountain biking in Downieville, establishing Yuba Expeditions guide service in 1991 and the Downieville Classic mountain bike festival in 1995. In 2003 Greg founded the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship in order to maintain and enhance the trail system, create local jobs, and grow the recreation economy in the Lost Sierra region.
Early Years with Greg Williams
Miwok Heritage
Being Shaped by Downieville
The realization that people might pay for Downieville Shuttles and Guide Services
Santa Cruz Bikes and their support of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
The resistance of mountain bikers coming into Downieville in the early years
Bringing an economy to Downieville
The growth of trail work days and need to organize
Stepping up to take care of the trails for the U.S. Forest Service in 2001
Creating the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship in 2003
The value of naming the organization a “Trail Stewardship”
20 years of Seriousness
Building the model backwards
The Power of Trails
How the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has become a sizable employer in the region
Student internships and giving them legit life skills
Connected Communities
15 Communities
600 miles of trail
6 counties
2 states
4 national forests
Bipartisan support
How broad this goal is
Pivoting the public feedback plan during Covid
How this plan will be a document for other communities to follow – A recipe book for Dirt Magic
Multiuse Trail
I.D.E.A. – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access
Great Ideas that maybe weren’t so great… around the Downieville Classic
The Yuba Invitational
Ron’s House of Big Air Ramp jump
Midnight Test Session
25th Year of the Downieville Classic
Mark Weir
Raising the bar for competition at the Downieville Classic – Talent
Digging out the course one year
Rules for the All Mountain World Championships
The Downieville Classic – the All-Mountain World Championships
Racing Both days for an overall title
Trails are in great shape for 2023
Getting to The Lost Sierra – Hint, Reno, NV is close
On track to build the 200th mile of trail in 2023 (actually closer to 220)
Closing Comments and how to contribute
Links:
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: https://sierratrails.org/
Connected Communities: https://sierratrails.org/connected-communities/
Downieville Classic: https://downievilleclassic.com
Dirt Magic: https://youtu.be/lFAuFH9V5mc
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
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.
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village with Joe V. #113
What the American Birkebeiner Foundation is
Joe’s Role with The Birkie Foundation
Manager of the Mountain Bike Trail Project (Trek Trails)
Co-Directs Bike Events
Back Story of Telemark Lodge
Turning the facility into an outdoor recreation center
XC Ski Trails / Roller Ski Loop
Summer Mountain Bike Trails
The Overall Plan Trail Plan
Started Planning in 2019 with Aaron Rogers of Rock Solid Trail Contracting
The Power of a Trail Plan, and what that brought forward
CAMBA Trails
What the region lacks in trail experiences
Joe Going Rogue
The commitment to building out trails for a 2022 NICA Race (Phase 1)
Phases 2-4 of the Trail Project
Gravity Trails for 2023
Maybe a 2024 Enduro…?
Other Amenities that will be available at Mt. Telemark Village
Base Camp
A Trek Retail Experience
Climbing Walls
Outdoor Deck
Bar / Coffee Shop
Pumptrack
A lease for Outdoor Focused Hotel / Lodges
The Scale of the Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village
Contributions by Trek and others
One Track Mind Trail Foundation as a Partner
Ebikes and how they will play a role here
Closing Comments and how to contribute
Links:
American Birkebeiner Foundation: https://www.birkie.com/
Trek Foundation: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trek-foundation/
Joe V. Email: joe.vadeboncoeur@birkie.com
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Trail EAffect with Bob Burns – The Trek Foundation, People for Bikes, WI Bike Fed, NICA #112
How Bob Started with Trek Bicycle Co
Bicycle Share (BCycle)
How Bike Share can shape and transform a community
People for Bikes
Places for Bikes
Wausau, WI
Wisconsin and the pioneering of Rails to Trails
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Trek Foundation – The Department of Fun
Why the Trek Foundation was started
How Trek Trails (Trek Farm) for employees spurred the beginnings of this foundation
Focus is 100% Trail Development, that are within a reasonable proximity to a population center, that provides access to trails for that population center
Elings Park in Santa Barbara, CA
Guiding Principles for the Trek Foundation
Trek Trails at the John S. McCain III Memorial Bike Skills Park– Wheel Fun – Oak Park, AZ
Telemark Village Trek Trails, Northern WI / Birkie Foundation
NICA Race / Event Venue
Birkie One
The Trek Foundation Moving Forward
2023 Projects…
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Call to Action for Cyclists in Wisconsin
Links:
Trek Foundation: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trek-foundation/
Trek HQ Drone Tour (includes Trails): https://youtu.be/eBwrkhbRkqo
People for Bikes: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/
WI Bike Fed: https://wisconsinbikefed.org/
WI Office of Outdoor Recreation: https://outdoorrecreation.wi.gov/Pages/home.aspx
NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/
Elings Park: https://elingspark.org/sports-recreation/recreation/hike-run-mountain-bike/
Wheel Fun Organization: https://wheelfun.org/
Birkie Foundation / Telemark Village / Trek Trails: https://www.birkie.com/mtv/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.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 Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Trail EAffect with Christine Byl of Interior Trails LLC - Trail Building in Alaska #111
How Christine got into Trail Building
What drew Christine to Glacier National Park and the Trail Crew
What drew Christine and her husband Gabe to Alaska
Founding Interior Trails with her husband Gabe
Types of Projects / Work that Interior Trails takes on
Using Helicopters for logistics to get both crew members and materials into work sites
Recounting some of her early years of Trail Building compared to what it is today
Christine’s perspective of the PTBA when she first got involved to where it is today
How the PTBA provides a culture of professionalism
2023 International Trails Summit in Reno, NV
Christine as a board member of the PTBA
The importance of Visibility
Women in Trail Building
Dawn Packard
Women’s Gathering at the 2022 Sustainable Trails Conference
Favorite Tool(s) that Christine has for Trail Building
Christine’s book: Dirt Work
Coming from Grand Rapid’s MI
Advice from Christine
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Christine’s Bio:
Christine Byl, co-owner of Interior Trails, LLC, is a writer and a trail builder of 27 years. After 12 years working on federal trail crews in Glacier NP, Chugach NF and Denali NP, in 2008 Christine and her husband Gabe Travis founded Interior Trails, specializing in sustainable trail design, layout, construction, consulting and training. Clients across Alaska include the Muni of Anchorage, State of Alaska's DNR, Alaska State Parks, Student Conservation Assoc., Alaska Trails, National Park Service, and many others, as well as international partnerships in Argentina and Canada. For further information about Interior Trails, visit www.interior-trails.com.
Christine's first book, Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods is about trail crews, tools, wild places, and labor, and has been selected for many "Best of" lists including by Backpacker Magazine. A new novel is due out in March: Lookout, set in NW Montana which she called home for many years. For information about books, teaching, and keynote speaking, please visit www.christinebyl.com. Christine lives on a few acres of tundra north of Denali National Park and spends as much time as possible exploring via foot, bike, ski, boat and dog.
Links:
Interior Trails LLC: https://www.interior-trails.com/
Christine Byl: http://www.christinebyl.com/
Dirt Work on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Work-Education-Christine-Byl/dp/0807033278
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
2023 International Trails Summit: https://web.cvent.com/event/24d42cc6-9b01-4aad-8cb7-425826bc429c/summary
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Trail EAffect with Dawn Packard of Blue Sky Trails #110
How Dawn got into Trail Building as an intern with Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks
Cracking down on Illegal Bolting for Rock Climbing
Building an access trail to the Flatirons for Climbing access
Working with Dick Lyman
Working with Jim Angel and learning the trail building trade
“People Don’t Need Trails - The Land Does” – Jim Angel and Dawn’s explanation of this quote
Extractive Recreation
Being recruited to be the Executive Director for the Headwaters Trail Alliance from the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
Connecting Communities with Non-Motorized Recreation in Grand County CO
Moving a section of trail out of Wilderness Designation so bike use can be allowed
Introduction to Mechanized Trail Building
Sweco 480
Mechanized Trail Builder Retreat in North Carolina, with Rich Edwards as her instructor
Learning through failure with the Sweco
Starting Blue Sky Trails
Moving to North Dakota as work started booming in 2008
North Dakota Trails – 100’s of miles of trails
What Dawn prefers to build in terms of trails and trail projects
Becoming a PTBA member in 2004 and the Evolution of the PTBA
Women in Trail Building
Women in Trail Building gathering in Bentonville during the 2022 PTBA Conference
Words of Wisdom by Dawn Packard – Fly Low Under the Radar and Get Shit Done…
Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Dawn’s Bio:
Dawn Packard has worked in Resource Management since 1990, starting her career as a Ranger for City of Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space. While with the City she worked with the legendary trail designer Jim Angell, designing and implementing climbing access trails on Dinosaur Mountain. After ten years with Boulder, Dawn was hired as the Field Programs Coordinator for the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI), serving on the design team and overseeing construction on summit trails on many of Colorado's 14,000' peaks. From CFI, Dawn spent five years as the Executive Director of Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) in Grand County, Colorado, coordinating multi-agency and public-private partnerships benefiting trail development throughout the Middle Park region. Dawn founded Blue Sky Trails LLC in 2003 and has been a member of PTBA since 2004. Blue Sky Trails LLC offers a wide range of trail construction, design, and planning services to professional land managers. (Source: Trailbuilder.org)
Links:
Blue Sky Trails LLC: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064031945840
Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/
Headwaters Trail Alliance: https://headwaterstrails.org/
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect
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