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!)
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