Trail EAffect

Josh Blum
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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.

  1. Ethan Edman | OZ Trails Bike Park | 208

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    Ethan Edman | OZ Trails Bike Park | 208

    For episode 208, we have Ethan Edman, the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance at the OZ Trails Bike Park. If you want a real understanding of how one of the most anticipated bike parks in the country is coming together, this conversation delivers. Topics Include: Ethan on Gravity Based Bike Parks Ethan on his role as the Director of Trail Construction and Maintenance Bike parks he’d visited, and the experiences Ethan has learned about them Angel Fire Bike Park Spirit Mountain Bike Park Highland Bike Park The value gained from riding and experiencing many different places The Chairlift at the OZ Trails Bike Park, and the experience it will provide Discussing different uplift experiences Details on the 30 trails that the OZ Trails Bike Park will be opening with Maximizing the 280’ of elevation at the Bike Park The importance of Diverse Trail Experiences that will be offered Anticipated Opening of the OZ Trails Bike Park Dialing in operations ahead of opening and training staff. Unique characteristics of having a truly blank canvas to create this bike park Gravity Logic as the main contractor for the bike park, both for building trails and dialing in operations of the bike park as a business Hours of Operation Other amenities at the OZ Trails Bike Park Rental Bikes Skills Coaching / Lessons How this bike park will cater to new riders from a skills perspective Mena, AR Bike Park What Ethan knows about the bike park in Mena, AR How the OZ Trails Bike Park will complement a much larger bike park in Mena The scale of the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas Closing Comments and Thank You’s Trail EAffect Show Links: OZ Trails Bike Park: https://www.oztrails.com/oz-trails-bike-park/   Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    1 h 13 min
  2. Phil Waidner | West Virginia Mountain Biking / Arrowhead Bike Farm | 207

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    Phil Waidner | West Virginia Mountain Biking / Arrowhead Bike Farm | 207

    For episode 207, Phil Waidner is our guest – Now if you read the title, it says West Virginia Mountain Biking and the Arrowhead Bike Farm – This is where Phil Lives and what Phil does, but how he got here is a whole lot of different stories. Phil took us from Indiana to Ashville, to China to Bolivia, to Vail Colorado and finally to Fayetteville, WV. He’s had a lot of different roles in the mountain bike community that span from Tour Guide / Instructor to Leading Teen Trail Corps for NICA and a ton more. There’s so much to unpack about this conversation that an intro just won’t do it justice. Topics Include: Phil Waidner Back Story Heading to China to guide for climbing and mountain biking Getting a job as a mountain bike guide in Bolivia Transitioning back to the U.S. as a ski instructor in Vail, CO. Moving to West Virginia to take a role as the Wheels Program Manager at the Summit Bechtel Reserve Boy Scout Camp Getting the keys to a brand new 35-mile trail system at the Summit Bechtel Reserve The importance of Trail Maintenance Hired by NICA to run the Teen Trail Corps – Nationwide The success of NICA Teen Trail Corps Coming onboard at the Arrowhead Bike Farm in Fayetteville, WV Arrowhead Bike Farm Backstory What the Arrowhead Bike Farm is and what they do there (lots!) Mountain Biking in the New River Gorge Region The uniqueness of West Virginia Events and Festivals in the region What Phil looks for in trail communities Closing Comments Bonus Bolivia Content Trail EAffect Show Links: Arrowhead Bike Farm: https://arrowheadbikefarm.com/ West Virginia Mountain Bike Association: https://wvmba.com/ Summit Bechtel Reserve: https://www.summitbsa.org/ Gravity Bolivia: https://www.gravitybolivia.com/   Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    1 h 29 min
  3. Leave No Trace with Mark Eller | 206

    23/12/2025

    Leave No Trace with Mark Eller | 206

    For episode 206, I’m joined by Mark Eller from Leave No Trace. This might sound like a straightforward conversation. It isn’t. Mark is a veteran of the outdoor industry, with more than a decade at IMBA during a period of major program expansion, and he continues his work today at Leave No Trace. His background includes climbing, mountain biking, and decades of time spent outdoors. This episode sits at the intersection of marketing, mountain biking, trails, and how we show up outdoors in ways that are practical and low impact. Topics Include: How Mark landed in the Outdoor Marketing space more than 2 decades ago Landing at IMBA doing Communications and Marketing Mark working at IMBA during the time of the Trail Solutions Book, The Ride Center, Regional Directors, and more The Impact of the Trail Solutions Book on Land Managers and Modern Trail Design and Construction taking a real science backed approach What are some things that trails / mountain biking has gotten right and wrong from a marketing perspective The Leave No Trace Backstory The Seven Principals of Leave No Trace Common Misconceptions about Leave No Trace Best method for learning Mark has found during his career Surprises for Mark while at IMBA and Leave No Trace What bad habit would Mark get trail users to change What Mark Looks for in Trail Communities Outdoor Marketing Boot Camp Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/ Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    59 min
  4. Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club | 205

    16/12/2025

    Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club | 205

    For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region. Topics Include: The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club Barton Creek Greenbelt How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders Walnut Creek Metro Park work day Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives. Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios Reimers Ranch Park  The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation) Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Austin Ridge Riders: https://www.austinridgeriders.com/ Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    59 min
  5. Nick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204

    25/11/2025

    Nick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204

    Nick Ryan | Copper Harbor Trails Club Trails Coordinator | 204 Topics Include: Giving Tuesday for Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking back at the 2025 achievements by the Copper Harbor Trails Club Looking forward at the 2026 goals Wrapping up the Keweenaw Point Trail in 2026 Winter Trails around Copper Harbor that the far east end of the Keweenaw Peninsula More than double your donation through the Giving Tuesday Campaign when you donate through the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation to the Copper Harbor Trails Club The Nick Ryan backstory on how he got into mountain biking Why Nick chose Copper Harbor as a place to work Enrolling into the Northwest Arkansas Trail Technician Program Going deeper on the importance of Planning and Design for trails Building Experiences The International Trail Rating System and traveling to Europe to attend the certification course International Trail Rating System Details Copper Harbor Trails Club adopting the International Trail Rating System Going deeper on wayfinding Things that Nick learned generally speaking while in Europe What Nick Looks for in a Trail Community Trail Maintenance and the value / and importance of Trail Maintenance Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Copper Shores Community Health Foundation | Giving Tuesday: https://www.coppershores.org/giving-tuesday Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://www.copperharbortrails.org/ Northwest Arkansas Community College Trail Technician Program: https://www.nwacc.edu/academicdivisions/trailstrades/trailtechnician/ International Trail Rating System: https://itrs.bike/ Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    1 h 25 min
  6. IMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Ciavano | 203

    20/11/2025

    IMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Ciavano | 203

    IMBA Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ with Joe V. and Marty Caivano | 203 For episode 203 we have Joe V. and Marty Caivano back on to discuss the recently launched IMBA Trail Towns Designation and the recently relaunched IMBA Ride Center™ Designation. We covered everything from the importance of these designations for your community, how to get these awarded these designations, and even provided some example communities for these designations. If you are looking to level up the status of your community – Look no further as this conversation is for you! Topics Include: Trail Towns and the why behind the Trail Town Designation Becoming a Trail Town Community Assessment Tool Trail Town Application Window Why become an IMBA Trail Town Re Launch of the Ride Center™ Designation The evolution of IMBA and the mission of More Trails Close to Home The consolidation of Bronze, Silver and Gold Ride Centers™ to Ride Center™ and Premier Ride Center™ How riders think about where they want to ride today Defining “Bike Park” within the Ride Center™ Designation Defining Gravity Riding within the Ride Center™ Designation Using CAMBA / Mt Telemark Village (Hayward / Cable, WI) and how this region fits into the new Ride Center™ designation as an example Reapplying to become a Ride Center™, even if your community is a current Ride Center™. Example of Copper Harbor and how that community would fit into the new Ride Center™ designation. Joe’s new Ride Center™ radius now that he’s based in Colorado Marketing component of Ride Centers™ TrailForks & IMBA Rating and Reviewing Ride Centers™ What Joe V looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: IMBA: https://www.imba.com/ Trail Towns and Ride Centers™ Press Release: https://www.imba.com/press-release/imba-expands-community-designation-program-new-imba-trail-town-recognition-and-imba Show Support By: Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    58 min
  7. Miles Ramsey of the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp | 52Eighty Creative | 202

    28/10/2025

    Miles Ramsey of the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp | 52Eighty Creative | 202

    For episode 202 we have Miles Ramsey the creative director for 52Eighty Creative. Miles has been working with the PTBA, American Trails, along with others in the Trail Space to improve the marketing game on the outdoor infrastructure we all love to build and use. Miles also the person behind the Outdoor Marketing Boot Camp which was created as a way to help bring new and creative ideas to the outdoor recreation and trail world. The Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp will be hosted in a virtual format so traveling to and attending this conference will not be an issue. Miles has brought together more than 25 professionals who work in Outdoor Space as speakers at the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp. This conversation also kicks off a partnership that Miles and myself have formed to help co-promote both the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp and the Trail EAffect Podcast. Topics Include: How Miles got involved with the Trail World (PTBA / American Trails) Common themes Miles has seen in terms of room for improvement from a marketing and branding perspective Small Business ownership Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp Backstory Year One Successes Miles – on “Is it good for the client?” Speakers and the lineup for the 2026 Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp What should an attendee expect from participating in the Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp Various levels of experience Dates: February 17th & 18th 2026 What Miles looks for in a Trail Community The Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp Podcast Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: 52Eighty Creative: https://www.52eightycreative.com/ Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/ Outdoor Marketing Bootcamp Podcast: https://www.outdoormarketingbootcamp.com/podcast   Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    44 min
  8. Best Day Ever | Building a More Inclusive Trail Community with Berne Broudy and Greg Durso | 201

    14/10/2025

    Best Day Ever | Building a More Inclusive Trail Community with Berne Broudy and Greg Durso | 201

    For episode 201 we have Berne Broudy and Greg Durso. Berne is an outdoor journalist, storyteller, and happens to be the president of Richmond Mountain Trails a Non-Profit Trail Organization. Greg is an adaptive athlete and senior program director for the Kelly Brush Foundation. Together Berne and Greg helped to create the new film titled “Best Day Ever” a film about adaptive mountain biking, trail building and what it looks like when inclusion is part of the trail building process from the beginning. Topics Include: The purpose and backstory behind the Best Day Ever movie Breaking ground on the Driving Range Trail System – Vermont’s first fully adaptive trail system. Challenges with building the Driving Range Trail System Some of the characteristics of an Adaptive Trail The intentionality of making the Driving Range sessionable, progressive and diverse in terms of trail experiences for all riders (and this system is mostly Blue, Black and Double Black). Greg participating in and getting other adaptive riders into the Fox U.S. Open downhill race at Killington, VT How DH Tracks lend themselves to being great for adaptive riders. Different types of Adaptive Mountain Bikes The Kelly Brush Foundation – Kingdom Trails – and Adaptive Mountain Bike Camps Expanding on what the Kelly Brush Foundation does What Berne learned through creating this movie “Best Day Ever” What Greg learned through filming the movie “Best Day Ever” Screenings of the movie “Best Day Ever” which you can do now! American Trails: Advancing Trails Webinar: A Guide to Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail Building What Berne looks for in a Mountain Bike Community What Greg looks for in a Mountain Bike Community What Greg thinks the future of adaptive trails looks like Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Best Day Ever Movie: https://www.bestdayever.mov/ The Driving Range Trail System: https://www.richmondmountaintrails.org/the-driving-range Richmond Mountain Trails: https://www.richmondmountaintrails.org/ How to donate to the film (w/ a $25k Matching Grant): https://www.bestdayever.mov/impact Heartland Film Festival: https://www.heartlandfilm.org/festival The Kelly Brush Foundation: https://kellybrushfoundation.org/ American Trails Webinar: A Guide to Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail Building (10/30/2025): https://www.americantrails.org/training/a-guide-to-adaptive-mountain-bike-trailbuilding   Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

    1 h 3 min
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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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  • Création
    Josh Blum
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    220
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
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