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Aaryn Kay of the Professional Trail Builders Association and Mike Passo of American Trails – International Trails Summit 2023 #119

March 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 …

Martha Becton of Becton Trails / Chainsaws / The Trail Champion’s Introduction to NEPA / Rockingham Community College / #118

March 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 Nucle…

Dirt Sculpt Dave of DirtSculpt LLC – World Class Bike Park and Competition Event Builder #117

March 7, 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…

Jerome Pelland owner of Sentiers Boréals a Trail Planning, Design and Building company based out of Quebec, Canada. #116

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 …

Steve Kasacek Life as a Project Manager with IMBA Trail Solutions #115

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 t…

Greg Williams of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and the Downieville Classic – The Power of Trails AKA Dirt Magic

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 Ba…

Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village with Joe V. #113

Feb. 9, 2023

Trek Trails at Mt. Telemark Village with Joe V. #113 What the American Birkebeiner Foundation is Joe’s Role with The Birkie Foundation Manager of the Mountain Bike Trail Project (Trek Trails) Co-Directs Bike Events Back Sto…

Bob Burns – The Trek Foundation, People for Bikes, WI Bike Fed, NICA #112

Feb. 7, 2023

Trail EAffect with Bob Burns – The Trek Foundation, People for Bikes, WI Bike Fed, NICA #112 How Bob Started with Trek Bicycle Co Bicycle Share (BCycle) How Bike Share can shape and transform a community People for Bikes…

Christine Byl of Interior Trails LLC - Trail Building in Alaska #111

Feb. 2, 2023

Trail EAffect with Christine Byl of Interior Trails LLC - Trail Building in Alaska #111 How Christine got into Trail Building What drew Christine to Glacier National Park and the Trail Crew What drew Christine and her husban…

Dawn Packard of Blue Sky Trails #110

Jan. 31, 2023

Trail EAffect with Dawn Packard of Blue Sky Trails #110 How Dawn got into Trail Building as an intern with Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Cracking down on Illegal Bolting for Rock Climbing Building an access trai…

About the Host

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Josh Blum

Creator and Host

Josh Blum is a father and doer of stuff – paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences.