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/

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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services