Phil Waidner | West Virginia Mountain Biking / Arrowhead Bike Farm | 207
About this episode
Phil Waidner shares his diverse journey in the mountain biking community, from guiding in various countries to his current role at Arrowhead Bike Farm in West Virginia.
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…
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