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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Smith’s Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services