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Telling the story of Dirt Magic, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s mission to help build sustainable recreation-based communities through stewardship, job creation and outdoor recreation.  Hosted by Martin Scheel

  1. Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 13th, 2026

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    Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 13th, 2026

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 13th, 2026 Snow continues to melt quickly with warming temperatures making for great trail conditions.  Mt. Hough shuttles may be running earlier than expected. Visit yubaexpeditions.com for the lates trail conditions and shuttle reservations.  Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    4 min
  2. Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 6th, 2026

    MAR 6

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 6th, 2026

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 6th, 2026 Spring Froward to some great trail conditions! Custom Tour, Adventure Tour and Private shuttle reservations are open.  Regular shuttle reservations open mid-March. Visit https://www.yubaexpeditions.com/ for the latest trail info and shuttles. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    3 min

  3. FEB 4

    The Vision of Connected Communities

    The Vision of Connected Communities On this episode of Dirt Magic, we hitch a ride on the vision quest that is Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's Connected Communities—a vision that was born seven years ago and has continued on a path to fruition for the last five. And along this quest to bring communities together using trails as the tool, the vision has gained new friends, new ideas and in fact, a new route toward where we are today: the peoples' plan. Joining us on this episode are two integral SBTS family members, SBTS executive director Greg Williams and director of grant management, Michelle Abramson.  Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    39 min
  4. Dirt Magic Trails Report - Winter Season 2026

    JAN 30

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - Winter Season 2026

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - Winter Season 2026 Lower elevation trails are open and in good condition.  Great deals on Yuba's remaining demo fleet and excellent time for service.  Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    3 min
  5. Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 12th, 2025

    12/12/2025

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 12th, 2025

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 12th, 2025 HERO DIRT continues, but Old Man Winter has snow on the menu.  New World Class features on Tollgate!  Thank you Shimano Trail Born! Yuba Shuttles still running.  Last chance for epic riding above 5,000ft. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    4 min
  6. Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 5th, 2025

    12/05/2025

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 5th, 2025

    Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 5th, 2025 Still tires instead of skis!  Mother Nature serving up great riding weather.  Yuba Shuttles still running.  SBTS Twist The Throttle For Trails Promotion Late season trail bliss! Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    3 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Dirt Magic - Stories of the SBTS - Dain Zaffke

    Dirt Magic - S3E4 - Stories of the SBTS - Dain Zaffke On this episode of Dirt Magic we explore the story of long time friend of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Dain Zaffke.  In the two decades that Dain has been part of the SBTS family, we’ve seen him wear many hats from racer to bike industry executive to a founding father of Grinduro. Dain’s life and his identity have clearly been shaped by the inspiring landscape of the Lost Sierra. He met his future wife at an SBTS event, got hitched in Graeagle, and now share their love of the mountains with their eight-year-old daughter. So, it should be no surprise that Dain refuses to quit shredding our rugged backcountry, even though a critical life event tried to bump him off the trail…… permanently. 2025 proved to be a year of milestones for Dain, taking adversity by the handlebars and pedaling to a summit that in recent times would've been an impossible climb.  This….. is Dain’s story. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    1h 40m

  8. 04/07/2025

    Dirt Magic - Orogenesis Collective

    On this episode of Dirt Magic we join the Orogenesis Collective and their mission to boldly go where no mountain bike trail has gone before. We will explore the vision of “a new way on old ground,” born from Bike Packing Roots and dreamed about over pints in small mountain towns. A vibrant community of people growing their relationship with backcountry landscapes, each other, and themselves along an uninterrupted ribbon of singletrack trails that bridge borders throughout the western ranges of the North American continent. Our guests today have adventured through these landscapes on hands, feet and wheels and certainly aren’t afraid to raise a glass and say “cheers” to a moon shot idea. From completing the epic Oregon Timber Trail to spending 3% of his life on the face of El Capitan and living the dream of a 20 plus year trail stewardship and founder of the World Famous Downieville Classic, these gentlemen’s resume speaks for itself. Introducing Orogenesis Collective Executive Director Gabriel Tiller, Editor-In-Chief and co-founder of the Gear Lab websites Chris McNamara, and SBTS executive director, Greg Williams.  Guest Bios: Gabriel Tiller is finding a new way on old ground as the executive director of the Orogenesis Collective. He is the founder and former executive director of the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance, as well as helping co-found the Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition and served as a board member for Bikepacking Roots. He’s passionate about backcountry trails and long-distance connectivity, and is a staunch believer that outdoor experiences have the power to transform people’s lives. Joyful experiences make us the best people we can be.  Chris McNamara is the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of the GearLab websites. Chris is the author of 10 books, a big-wall climbing expert, and a recovering ex-Wingsuit BASE jumper. Climbing Magazine once computed that three percent of Chris's life on earth had been spent on the face of El Capitan—an accomplishment that has left friends and family pondering Chris’ sanity. He’s climbed Yosemite's daunting 3,000+ foot El Capitan over 80 times and holds nine big wall speed climbing records. In 1998, Chris did the first Girdle Traverse of El Capitan, an epic 75-pitch route that begs the question, “Why?” Outside Magazine has called Chris one of “the world’s finest aid climbers.” He’s the winner of the American Alpine Club's prestigious Bates Award and the founder of the American Safe Climbing Association. This nonprofit group has replaced over 120,000 dangerous rock climbing anchor bolts. Chris is also the founder and lead author of the rock climbing guidebook publisher SuperTopo. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley. You can follow him on Instagram and ChrisMcNamara.com. Greg Williams 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. Dirt Magic-The Podcast, Hosted by Martin Scheel

    58 min
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Telling the story of Dirt Magic, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s mission to help build sustainable recreation-based communities through stewardship, job creation and outdoor recreation.  Hosted by Martin Scheel

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  • Creator
    Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dirt Magic
  • Show Website
    Dirt Magic

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