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 Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Adam Buck of Pathfinder Trail Building #122
Topics:
Adam Buck Backstory on how he found trails and mountain biking
Mountain Biking in the 90’s
Building the Greenman Downhill Trail at Spirit Mtn in Duluth, MN
The idea of urban mountain bike racing in St Paul, MN with Red Bull
Starting the Midwest Freeride Community / Jolly Roger Downhill Series
Moving over to Red Bull for work and working for Red Bull Media House in Event Production
Red Bull Crashed Ice
Transitioning back to dirt via the Cottage Grove Bike Park in 2013
Starting Pathfinder Trail Building
Building out the Iron Range Projects in Northern MN
How the Pathfinder Playground came to be
Trail Maintenance and User Experience
Building Companies partnering with the local club to help teach long term maintenance for trails
Having a yearly maintenance contract with the trail building company for annual larger maintenance needs
Trail Adoption Program
Building maintainable trails
Partnering with other orgs or youth corps
Bike Parks / Lift Access & Gravity
The pay to play concept
Pedal bike parks (Pedal uphill to go downhill)
The Pathfinder Playground Concept
Tioga Recreation Area
Monarch Carver Park Preserve – Building a progressive riding experience in the Metro Area of MN (Opening in Spring of 2023)
Emergency Plans / Emergency Access into Trail Systems
Adams thoughts on the trail industry today
Quality vs Quantity of trails and trail experiences
Building the Farside Bike Park at Chestnut Resort in Galina, IL
3 to 4-year plan for trail building and expansion
This region has more to offer through trails in Dubuque, IA
What’s getting built right now for the 2023 season at Chestnut Resort
Closing Comments by Adam
Links:
Pathfinder Trail Building: https://www.pathfindertrailbuilding.com/services
Tioga Recreation Area MN: https://www.tiogarecreation.com/
One Track Mind – Monarch Caver Park Preserve: https://onetrackmind.org/2022/12/07/tracy-paradise-from-otm-wants-you-to-ride-monarch/
Chestnut Resort Farside Bike Park: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/farside-bike-park-draft-2/
One Track Mind Foundation: https://onetrackmind.org/
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
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 Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Nick Bennette – Executive Director for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association #121
Nick is a dad, environmentalist, recovering consultant, and passionate mountain biker. He’s most happy out in the woods, popping off roots and rocks and searching for fun lines. Outside of work, Nick is either keeping up with his 9-year old or out on the trail, typically combining those things as much as possible. Once the weather turns,Nick tries to get in as much skiing and fat biking as he can, and his family has (mostly) converted him into a cozy-weather board gamer. Nick’s favorite thing about working for VMBA is the people. “Every single person in our organization is passionate about strengthening access and sustainable stewardship. It’s awesome to work so closely with Chapter leadership, partners, and volunteers rooted in that same passion.” Most importantly, favorite trail snack. There’s no one answer for Nick, regardless, he strongly prefers ‘real’ food and the default is to whip together a ‘mega sandwich’ – peanut butter, banana, honey, and chia seeds.
(Bio via the VMBA Website)
Topics:
Nick Bennette Intro and backstory
Working professionally for a consulting firm that worked with mission driven organizations and non-profits
Coming from the Pacific Northwest to Vermont & seeing how successful mountain biking and access works
Filming the 25th Anniversary Video about VMBA, and how getting protection for private land owners who allow mountain biking on their property
Working with the State of Vermont and the U.S. Forest Service for trails and access
VMBA and the birth of the Chapter Model for mountain bike clubs around the state
The importance of riding to ride (not having to drive for trail access) in Vermont
The VMBA 5 Year Strategic Plan
Trails
Advocacy
Community
Organization
The importance of Partners with the 5 Year Plan
Access in Vermont on Private land for public trail use
Use Value Appraisal Program
You get what you plan for and the VMBA
Nick on Bike Parks – Gravity Based Bike Parks
How local bike parks partner with and support VMBA
Nick’s favorite places to ride around North America
Hopping the border to ride in Canada
Closing Comments and how to become a VMBA Member
Annual Meeting Information (recording available below)
Links:
VMBA: https://vmba.org/
VMBA 2022 / 2023 Annual Meeting Recording: https://youtu.be/zSvcW6WTy-c
VMBA 25th Anniversary Movie: https://youtu.be/cIhbYZkdSFU
VMBA 5 Year Strategic Plan: https://vmba.org/vmbas-new-strategic-plan/
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council: https://vermonttgc.org/
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
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 Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Marty Scheel The Downieville Classic and Dirt Magic the Podcast #Bonus
Partner & Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator
Marty has been getting dirty in Downieville since hard-tails still ruled the trails. He was an early Lifetime Member of the SBTS and with his gift of gab, has been “The Voice” of the Downieville Classic and the SBTS since 2003. From emceeing world-class SBTS events to getting dirty on sa-weet Lost Sierra single-track, Marty’s enthusiasm and positive energy helps achieve the SBTS goal of creating Dirt Magic. Lastly, “please move all unattended bikes to our secure bike check area!”
Topics:
How Marty became the voice of the Downieville Classic
The backstory behind Dirt Magic the Podcast
Telling the Downieville Classic Stories
The Downieville Sessions
Guests
Katerina Nash
Going Deeper on the All-Mountain Category at the Downieville Classic
Unofficial product testing that has happened at the Downieville Classic
The Seriousness and Not So Seriousness that happens during the Downieville Classic
Ron’s House of Big Air
Cosmo’s Wild Island
Dirt Magic the Movie – Patagonia Film
How Trails are helping communities
Memorable Stories by Marty about the Downieville Classic
Closing Comments
Links:
Dirt Magic the Podcast: http://www.dirtmagicpodcast.com/
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship: https://sierratrails.org/
The Downieville Classic: https://downievilleclassic.com/
Dirt Magic Movie: https://youtu.be/lFAuFH9V5mc
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
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 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Mariah Keagy – Sinuosity Flowing Trails – “You Get What You Plan For” #120
Topics:
Mariah Keagy Intro and backstory
Vermont Trails and Greenway Council
The Green Mountain Club
The backstory of Sinuosity Flowing Trails
Lead Trail Planner / Designer
Trail Planning and Trail Design according to Mariah
Defining Trail Planning and Trail Design and what the differences are with Planning and a trail design
Tools that Mariah uses for Planning and Design
Data Gathering – especially social data
A story about a positive trail design that started a lot differently than how it ended
Directional Trails
High Quality Trail Experiences
Different Trail Experiences (Hike Only and Bike Only) on the same tract / piece of property to offer a higher quality experience for both user groups
Trail Maintenance
Maintainable
Bike Parks
The idea of having pedal powered bike parks
Ride to Ride communities
Famous Failure / Learning Experience
Crew Leading at the age of 19
Trends / Future of the Trail Industry
Trail Building is a trade – and something that takes experience and passing knowledge down from other builders
What Mariah looks for in Trail Communities when traveling
Words of Wisdom – “You Get What You Plan For”
Closing Comments
Sinuosity Flowing Trail is Hiring Employees!
Links:
Sinuosity Flowing Trails: https://www.sinuosity.net/
Green Mountain Club: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/about/board-of-directors/mariah-keagy/
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council: https://vermonttgc.org/
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
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 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
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 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/
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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
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 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
