Recent Episodes
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…
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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.