Trail EAffect

For Episode 176 we have Mike Gehard, Mike is the current president of SORBA Chattanooga. If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ve heard several guests talk about Walden’s Ridge in Chattanooga, now you’ll get the full story on mountain biking in Chattanooga along with the fact that SORBA Chattanooga is currently looking to hire their first Executive Director. Mike Also provides a bunch of insight he has learned through volunteering and working with organizations. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: SORBA Chattanooga: https://www.sorbachattanooga.org/ Walden’s Ridge: https://www.waldensridgepark.com/ SORBA Main: https://sorba.org/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

For Episode 175 we have Glen Jacobs back for Round 2 on Trail EAffect. Glen first appeared on episode 125, if you haven’t listened to the first conversation with Glen, I highly recommend it as, episode 125 will provide some context for this conversation. Glen is easily one of the most prolific visionaries in Trail Building. Glen Co-founded WorldTrail with Dylan Jeffries 20 years ago. They have since gone on to plan, design and build some of best mountain bike destinations on the Planet. The overarching theme to this conversation is Glen’s desire to share the knowledge that he, and his team have learned over many years. This conversation goes quite a bit longer than normal and I need to point out that mid conversation Glen lost power at his place so he pivoted from his computer to his phone to continue the conversation, then back to his computer once the power was restored. Glen is truly a world class human, and we are all very fortunate to have Glen as a professional in our trail community! Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: WorldTrail: https://world-trail.com/ Specialized Soil Searching with Glen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxlm5dorLU Blue Derby: https://ridebluederby.com.au/ Glen Jacobs – The Elder Statesman of Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF9-vwN3sPQ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Daniel Sapp – President of Pisgah Area SORBA / Trail Advocacy 174 For Episode 174 we have Daniel Sapp, Daniel is the current president of Pisgah Area SORBA, co-founder of The Backslope as well as colleague to the infamous Seth Alvo of Berm Peak. Prior to this Daniel was a journalist for Pinkbike, among other publications and Daniel has spent most his adult in various roles in the trail and mountain bike world. Ultimately Daniel provides his take on the importance of Mountain Bike Trail Advocacy. Stay tuned to the end as we close this one out with a Mike Levy story involving a bad decision! Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: The Backslope: https://www.thebackslope.com/ Pisgah Area SORBA: https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/ Year of the Trail / The Great Trails State NC: https://greattrailsnc.com/ Backcountry Horsemen of Pisgah Movie https://youtu.be/3qPsMTQwW1E?si=RDFvxXQnfwt4KQB4 Without Trails We Don’t Need Mountain Bikes: https://bermpeak.substack.com/p/without-trails-we-dont-need-mountain Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Steve Ford - Bike Park Manager of the Luiseño Bike Park in San Diego, California – 173 For Episode 173 we have Steve Ford – Steve is the Gravity Bike Park Manager at the Luiseño Bike Park located in San Diego County California on the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indian Tribal Lands. We covered all things Gravity Bike Parks from Steve’s experience and how this Gravity Bike Park has huge potential for Southern California! Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: La Jolla Adventure Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/ Luiseño Bike Park: https://lajollaindiancampground.com/bike-park-pass/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Loam Pass Affiliate Link: https://www.loampass.com?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=track&utm_campaign=traileaffect Loam Pass – Free Pass Protection Code: TAPOD Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172 For Episode 172 we have Jeremy Poore – who is based in Old Fort, NC which is not too far east of the Infamous Ashville, NC. Old Fort is ramping up to be the next community to embrace the benefits of trails and outdoor recreation. We covered all things Old Fort, Trail Building School through McDowell Tech, Jeremy’s thoughts on the 2024 PTBA Conference, along with his thoughts on the 2024 SORBA Spring Summit. There’s a ton going on in the conversation so kick back and enjoy the show. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: McDowell Tech Trail School www.traileducation.com Mountain Top Shuttles www.mountaintopshuttles.com G5 Trail Collective & Old Fort Trails Project www.g5trailcollective.org Watershed Bike Park, Old Fort www.facebook.com/foothillswatershed/ Old Fort Bike Shop www.oldfortbikeshop.com Hey Old Friend, MTB AirBnB www.instagram.com/heyoldfriend2023 Davis Country Store and Cafe www.facebook.com/thedaviscountrystore/ Seeker Coffee (Shuttle pickup location) www.seekercoffeenc.com SORBA Main www.sorba.org (ah-BYOH-koh) Wood Fired Pizza https://www.abbiocconc.com/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association – Talking Trails, Youth Development, Leadership and Non-Profits – 171 For Episode 171 we have Amanda Carey as our guest. Amanda is the president of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Amanda worked for 5 other Outdoor and Trail Based non-profits leading up to her current role at NICA, including a role as the Executive Director for Mountain Bike the Tetons. We talked all things trails, the role that NICA is playing with youth sports, more broadly mountain biking, and we close with a story that takes this conversation to a place you might not all expect. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/ Mountain Bike the Tetons: https://www.mountainbiketetons.org/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Peter Mills of Elevated Trail Design - 170 For Episode 170 we have Peter Mills the owner of Elevated Trail Design as our guest. Elevated Trail Designs is a PTBA Member Company that is based out of the Ashville, NC Region. Peter is a lifelong mountain biker and trail builder that is responsible for some of the newest yet most notable trail projects in the greater Ashville Region and beyond. Trail EAffect Show Links: Elevated Trail Design: https://www.elevatedtraildesign.com/ Elevated Trail Design on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedtraildesign Chestnut Mountain Nature Park: https://www.chestnutmountainnaturepark.com/ AVL UNPaved: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/avl-unpaved/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Toby Cortez / Bogue Chitto State Park / Mountain Biking in Louisiana 169 For Episode 169 Toby Cortez is our guest – Toby is one of the masterminds behind the mountain bike trails at Bogue Chitto State Park located in Louisiana. Toby drops a ton of knowledge on this episode, through some incredible stories about how Bogue Chitto came to be, cutting through the red tape that comes with making a trail system reality and what’s in store for the future. Trail EAffect Show Links: North Shore Off-Road Bicycle Association: https://www.norbatrails.org/ Bogue Chitto State Park: https://www.lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/bogue-chitto-state-park Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Loam Pass with Rob Brown and Joey Foresta - 168 For episode 168 we’ve got Rob Brown and Joey Foresta – Co Founders of the Loam Pass. The Loam Pass is your North American Gravity Bike Park Pass, and its brand new for 2024. Rob and Joey Teamed up to create the Loam Pass, and it launched in March with 30 resorts and shuttle services, with additional locations cued up to land on the Loam Pass in the near future. Tune in to learn more about the Joey, Rob, the Loam Pass, along with some bonus racing conversations near the end. Trail EAffect Show Links: Loam Pass: https://www.loampass.com/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Women in Trail Building at the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trail Conference 167 At the end of day one during the 2024 Professional Trail Builders Association Sustainable Trails Conference Martha Becton took over as host of the Trail EAffect Podcast. Martha brought Erin Amadon, Rebekah Morrisson, and Addie Clayton onto the show to have an open conversation about Women in Trail Building. A Huge Thank You goes out to these four Women for recording this conversation, and a special Thank You goes out to Martha for being the host! Trail EAffect Show Links: Martha Becton of Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/ Erin Amadon of Town 4 Trail Services: https://www.town4trailservicesllc.com/ Rebekah Morrisson of Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS): https://www.wildernessstewards.org/ Adeline “Addie” Clayton of Tahawus Trails: https://www.tahawustrails.com/ Professional Trail Builders Association: https://www.trailbuilders.org/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffect.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Hansi Johnson on the Rise of Upper Midwest Mountain Biking and more! 166 Hansi had a front row seat, and sometimes took control of the wheel when it comes to the rise of mountain biking in the Upper Midwest. He’s got some incredible stories, which set the stage for what we know as some of the best mountain bike and trail communities around. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: MN Land Trust: https://mnland.org/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Preston York – Owner / Operator of FlowMotion Trail Builders 165 Preston brings a ton of machine and trail building knowledge to this conversation. Stay tuned all the way to the end, as Preston drops one of the wildest stories heard on Trail EAffect. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: FlowMotion Trail Builders: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057756485851 FlowMotion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowmotiontrailbuilders_ Professional Trail Builders Association 2024 Conference: https://www.trailbuilders.org/2024-sustainable-trails-conference Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Mountain Biker and Trail Builder the Infamous Randy Spangler 164 Randy has done and seen more than most in the world of mountain biking and trail building. Randy shares some pretty epic stories from the road and from his hometown during this conversation. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: Auburn Bike Park: https://auburnrec.com/parks/auburn-bike-park/ Redbull Cartoon Randy Getting Struck by Lightning: https://youtu.be/wg9BTKsNxpo?si=G6dfdnxMGa5wZedH Drop In TV Show (all shows on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@DropInTVseries Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Gary Moore, Gil McCormick and Chris Winn – COMBA – Colorado Mountain Bike Association 163 We are back with a Non-Profit Trail Organization this week, featuring COMBA, The Colorado Mountain Bike Association. We have Gary Moore, the Executive Director for COMBA, Gil McCormick the Trails Program Director for COMBA, and Chris Winn the Communications and Marketing Manager for COMBA. Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: COMBA: https://www.comba.org/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Dafydd Davis - A Pioneer in Trail Planning and Design, based out of Wales 162 Dafydd might be the most impactful mountain bike trail planners and designer period. His thoughtful approach to trail planning and design has resulted in trail experiences that were decades ahead of their time in Wales, which eventually spread throughout the world. You’d think the topics we discussed and Dafydd’s concepts were rather new, but he started this approach in 1994, 30 years ago. Dafydd’s concepts have also be studied and implemented by many other trail planners and designers, and are still extremely relevant today. “Build the right trails, in the right places in the right ways” – Dafydd Davis Topics Include: Trail EAffect Show Links: Coed y Brenin: https://www.mbwales.com/agents/coed-y-brenin/ Mountain Bike Hall of Fame: https://mmbhof.org/dafydd_davis/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Sean Benish – Trail Builder Magazine / Loam Coffee 161 Episode 161 will be a bit different than most shows as this was a last-minute idea to hop on Zoom Call with Sean Benish. Sean is the person behind Trail Builder Magazine, Loam Coffee, and a whole lot more. I didn’t really have any topics for this conversation so we just went with what popped into our heads. Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Builder Magazine: https://www.trailbuildermag.com/ Loam Coffee: https://www.loamcoffee.com/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: Trail EAffect Show Links: Rocket Ramps: https://rocketramps.com/ Santa Fe Fat Tire Society: https://santafefattiresociety.org/ Chips & Salsa Trail – Nate Hills: https://youtu.be/gaxNkRPRbPI?si=JHE78DqTkLHK150j Visions Path Film: https://www.tetongravity.com/video/bike/video-henry-lanmans-trailbuilding-trials-tribulations-and-triumph Rapha MTB | Common Ground with Teddy Jaramillo & Henry Lanman: https://youtu.be/CzcLeq-oXW8?si=xJHhMPCATiFrmUx5 Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Rocket Ramps with Henry and Janker Ted – Building Ramps, Trails and Community in New Mexico #160 Topics Covered in this show: Trail EAffect Show Links: Rocket Ramps: https://rocketramps.com/ Santa Fe Fat Tire Society: https://santafefattiresociety.org/ Chips & Salsa Trail – Nate Hills: https://youtu.be/gaxNkRPRbPI?si=JHE78DqTkLHK150j Visions Path Film: https://www.tetongravity.com/video/bike/video-henry-lanmans-trailbuilding-trials-tribulations-and-triumph Rapha MTB | Common Ground with Teddy Jaramillo & Henry Lanman: https://youtu.be/CzcLeq-oXW8?si=xJHhMPCATiFrmUx5 Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Shea Farrell of Flowride Concepts - Trail Building / Community Building #159 Topics Covered in this show: Trail EAffect Show Links: Flowride Concepts: https://www.flowrideconcepts.com/ COMBA: https://www.comba.org/ In The Dirt Film Premier: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-dirt-portland-premier-tickets-797064179417?aff=oddtdtcreator Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Dovetail Trail Consulting with Quinn Brett and Joe Stone – Adaptive Recreation #158 Topics Covered in this show: Trail EAffect Show Links: Dovetail Trail Consulting: https://www.dovetailtrails.com/ Dovetail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dovetail_trails_consulting/ Wheels 4 Flying: http://www.wheels4flying.com/ Project Air Time: https://projectairtime.org/ Quinn Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinndalina/ Joe Stone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjoestone/ Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services