Trail EAffect

By Josh Blum

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 wi... more

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November 07, 2023Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151
Max Penny of Howler Bike Park in Branson, MO #151
Topics Covered in this show:
Max’s Backstory
Howler Bike Co.
The state of mountain biking in Missouri
The Stats at Howler Bike Park
The Phases of Howler Bike Park
The Howler Family
How Max and his family settled on the location of Howler Bike Park
The Build at Howler Bike Park
Companies / Builders that helped build the Trails at Howler
Dirt Tek Trails
Reserve Concepts
Backyard Trail Builds
McGill Trail Fabrications
Future Expansion at Howler
Military Truck Shuttles
Trail Names at Howler Bike Park
Favorite Trail by the riders
Famous Failure by Max in regards to learning when building Howler Bike Park
Howler Bike Park has showers and lockers – for the riders at no extra charge!
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Howler Bike Park: https://howlerbikepark.com/
Full Pull on Swayze Train with Jeremy from Adventure Awaits:
https://youtu.be/BEVsMHT8OkY?si=6dzZca4X_KMH-7ZR

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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com

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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh

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1h 8min
October 24, 2023Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150
Renee Mattson of Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 3 #150
Topics Covered in this show:
What the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is
How and Why the State of Minnesota decided to fund Trails and more
How the Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process came to be
How communities in MN can qualify and apply for these trail grants
Other projects that this fund grants money towards
What Renee looks for in Trail Communities
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/

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KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh
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40min
October 17, 2023Mike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process
Mike Repyak of IMBA Trail Solutions on: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process – Part 2 #149
Topics Covered in this show:
What Mike / IMBA Trail Solutions have been up to in 2023
How Mike and IMBA got involved with helping to write this book
Why this is not just a MN Guide, but a Guide that can be used worldwide
The Presentation of the book at the 2023 International Trail Conference in Reno
The sections that Mike was involved with
Topics / subjects Mike would add to this book
Feedback Mike / IMBA has gotten on this book
The importance / Impact that Trail Planning and design has on trail projects
Looking forward and what IMBA is up to for future projects
Winona MN
Prescott National Forest Gravity Trails Project
Cone Park IA
Bonus Content: The Double Blue Square Trail Rating…
Mike’s recent Norway Mountain Biking Experience
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Trail Accelerator Grant Impact Report: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-accelerator-grants
Mikes YouTube Videos of Riding in Norway: https://youtu.be/3zeBWNAdaAI?si=Vso2SSOu8HFqc1j2
https://youtu.be/nZdoVSjk9Cg?si=CK7IWlF-wNg3U2sP
https://youtu.be/Z4pcf8-j1OM?si=B8-BuOooNWlb492O

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.

Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): 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 [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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1h 7min
October 10, 2023Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148
Jake Carsten Author of the book: Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process #148
Topics Covered in this show:
Jakes Backstory relative to how he got into Trail Planning and Mountain Biking
Jakes Deep History in Trail Building and Planning around the world
Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for successfully managing the process
The Backstory behind this book
Key Topics that needed to be in the book
The professionalization of the trail industry
Training for trail building
The Eight Topics of the Book
Evolve
The release of the book and feedback since it’s gone live
How to get a copy of the book
Free Online Download
Purchase from Barnes and Noble
How to leverage this book
Looking back, what would Jake add to this book now
Rogue Trail Building
Communities and Cities adopting the professional planned, designed and built model for trails
What Jake looks for in a trail community
Closing Comments
Bonus Content
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission: https://www.gmrptcommission.org/
Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process free download location:
https://www.gmrptcommission.org/news/gmrptc-and-partners-create-new-guide-for-mountain-bike-trails
Rock Solid Trail Contracting: www.rocksolidtrails.com
IMBA: https://www.imba.com/
Dirt Dojo / Jake Carsten: http://www.dirtdojo.com/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.

Trail One Components Discount Code (20%): 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 [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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1h 29min
October 03, 2023Adam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147
Adam McCoy - Treelines Northwest - Trail Building - Retallack Lodge - and More #147
Topics Covered in this show:
How Treelines began – Inspired by Snowboard & Skateboard Apparel and Media
Builders V. Loggers Video
Shoot the Trails and Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition in Bellingham, WA
The Treelines Van
Growing the Treelines Brand
The evolution of filming and helmet cameras
Peak to Creek Freehub Magazine Video Series at Retallack Lodge
How this trail and video project came to be
The challenges associated with building this trail
6000’ vertical drop on this build
The reception of Peak to Creek
Retallack Lodge
The experience that can be found here
What to ride
Trail Building and Adam’s Trail Building Philosophy
Features and cedar deck bridges
Other trail building products made by Adam / Treelines
What’s next for Treelines
What Adam looks for in Trail Communities
Good Dirt
Strong riding community
Getting Kids involved with Trails and Trail Building
Closing Comments
Bonus Content
Rogue Trail Building
Partnerships with Logging Companies
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition

Trail EAffect Show Links:
Treelines Northwest: https://treelinesnorthwest.com/
Retallack Lodge: https://www.retallack.com/
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition: https://www.wmbcmtb.org/
Peak to Creek (Freehub) Video Series: https://freehub.com/peak-to-creek#:~:text=Peak%20to%20Creek%20is%20an,building%2C%20from%20start%20to%20finish.
Treelines: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/260279/
Builders vs Loggers: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/222479/
Marketing Breakthrough Podcast Adam is on episodes #69 and #70: https://www.marketingbreakthrough.co/podcast

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.

Trail One Components Discount Code (20%) 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 [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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1h 20min
September 26, 2023Jonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146
Jonas Sublett – Bike Life / Real Talk / Bikes are Therapy / Marji Gesick #146
Topics Covered in this show:
Marji Gesick 2023
Dakota 5-0 2023
Jonas on Single Speeding
Jonas on Not Finishing
Unofficial Aid Stations at the Marji Gesick
Bikes as Therapy
Jonas on getting his brother Dion into riding bikes
Jonas on getting his mother into riding bikes
Jonas on getting people on bikes
Jonas on PTSD and how the Bike helps with his trauma
Jonas on Hauling his bike while driving his Semi & riding
Jonas on some of the Racial Inequalities that he’s has faced
Jonas on David Goggins
Jonas back to the Marji Gesick
Todd Poquette needs a hug
DumDums
Blame Todd & Blame John DeGeorge
Jonas on KETL Mtn Apparel
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/
Dakota 5-0: https://www.dakotafiveo.com/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

KETL Mtn Apparel Discount Code has been suspended due to the Promo Code getting out for the masses to use without actually listening to the podcast. Sorry about this.
I still stand behind KETL Mtn Apparel 100% and believe they have some of the best products on the market, especially at very reasonable prices even without the code when compared to a lot of other brands.

Trail One Components Discount Code (20%) 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 [email protected]
This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services
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1h 25min
September 12, 2023Todd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145
Todd Poquette Re-Air – 906 Adventure and the Marji Gesick #145
This Episode first aired on October 21st, 2020
Topics Covered in this show:
The Todd Poquette Back Story
Why 906 Adventure Team was created
906 Adventure Events
906 Youth Programs
Replicating 906 Adventure Programs in other communities
Summer of Crusher 2020
Impact that Trails have on Communities
Obstacles with 906 Adventure Team
The Adventurous Preview & Purpose
Closing
Links:
906 Adventure Team: https://906adventureteam.com/
Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/
Marji Gesick Video: https://youtu.be/4LHU_tuXrbQ
Freedom Machine Video – If this doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will: https://vimeo.com/358645093
Movie Unforgettable: https://vimeo.com/710360318
Bike Packing around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan - what Project Adventurous turned into.

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Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
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Contact Josh at [email protected]
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1h 9min
September 05, 2023Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144
Will Taygan Executive Director for the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska # 144
Backstory on how Will got into Mountain Biking
The Backstory on the Chugach Mountain Bike Riders
Mountain Bike Access in Chugiak-Eagle River Region
Building Partnerships with various government agencies
Partnering with Professional Trail Builders for Trail Building
Transitioning from Volunteer Building to Professional Building
Being the Part-Time Executive Director
How the 1st Alaska Mountain Bike Summit went
Looking forward to the 2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit
Partnering with IMBA for this summit
Winter Fat Biking in Alaska
What Will Looks for in Mountain Bike Communities
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Chugach Mountain Bike Riders: https://cmbralaska.org/
2nd Alaska Mountain Bike Summit: https://mtbsummit.com/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
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1h 23min
August 29, 2023Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143
Vance McCaw Trail Boss for Trek Trails in Waterloo, WI #143
Backstory on how Vance got into mountain biking
Where Vance Started with Trek
Moving into the Product Development Dept at Trek
Transitioning into the Trek Factory Race Shop
The C3 Project
The evolution of mountain bikes
C3 Project Stories
Custom Paint for the C3 Project
The Trek Trails Participation Game… Cheers!
Transitioning into the Role of the Trail Boss at Trek Trails
Trail Building via Volunteers vs Professionals
The Trek Trails Venue in Waterloo, WI
Events at Trek Trails
Trek Trails and the Trek Foundation around the country
What Vance looks for in trail communities and places he’s enjoyed
Closing Comments
Links discussed in the show:
Trek Bikes: https://www.trekbikes.com
Trek Foundation: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/trek-foundation/
WI NICA State Champs Video (2019): https://youtu.be/zVAzS-mpnlE?si=4TLgUlpN14cpAfAF

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh
Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
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59min
August 22, 2023Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142
Shawn Gregory of Big Loop Trails and Big Loop Maps – Re Air #142

Topics Covered:
The Shawn Gregory Back Story
How Shawn got into mountain biking
The move from the Denver Area to the Cortez / Delores Region for a lifestyle choice to be closer to the outdoors
Early years of trails or lack of in the Cortez / Delores Region, yet loads of potential
Why Big Loop Maps was created as a side business
How / Why the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association was formed – For Sand Canyon
Phil’s World, how it came to be as a riding location
12 Hours of Mesa Verde at Phil’s World
The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association
The balance of riding, running a business and volunteering
How selling his business and approvals for trail projects lined up an allowed Shawn to really focus on trail building.
Adding trails to the community so people will travel to the Cortez / Delores Area and spend multiple nights in the area
Stories about ranchers and others who have opposed new trails but eventually came around to realizing that the trails are good for the community
Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The process of how and why trails are built or not built in certain places
2019 Volunteer of the Year for the BLM in Colorado
Covering the different reviews needed for trail projects to get approved
Big Loop Trails and Building in locations away from Cortez / Delores
Hawes Trail Alliance Mesa, AZ
Rico Trails Alliance
Shawn is a one man show and partners with volunteers for finish work to help accelerate club projects
Building a trail from Delores to Boggy Draw through private lands with easements
Shawn’s opinion on great trails and mountain bike communities
Closing comments
Links:
Big Loop Trails / Maps: https://biglooptrails.com/
Southwest Colorado Cycling Association: https://swcocycling.clubexpress.com/
Phil’s World: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/mountainbike/philsworld
Boggy Draw Trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/boggy-draw/
Hawes Trail Alliance: https://hawestrailalliance.com/
Rico Trails Alliance: https://www.ricotrailsalliance.org/

Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative - Websites and Branding: https://www.couleecreative.com/

Trail EAffect Show Links:
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Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com
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Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/
Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559

Contact Josh at [email protected]
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1h 9min

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