Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172

Jeremy Poore from Old Fort, NC / McDowell Tech Trail School / Mountain Top Shuttles #172
For Episode 172 we have Jeremy Poore – who is based in Old Fort, NC which is not too far east of the Infamous Ashville, NC. Old Fort is ramping up to be the next community to embrace the benefits of trails and outdoor recreation. We covered all things Old Fort, Trail Building School through McDowell Tech, Jeremy’s thoughts on the 2024 PTBA Conference, along with his thoughts on the 2024 SORBA Spring Summit. There’s a ton going on in the conversation so kick back and enjoy the show.
 
Topics Include:
2024 PTBA Sustainable Trails Conference
2024 SORBA Spring Summit
How Jeremy found trail building
Moving to Old Fort, NC
Starting Mountain Top Shuttle Service and why
Creating the Trail Building Program / Higher Education at McDowell Technical College in Old Fort, NC
The best attempt at smart growth for the community of Old Fort
The opening of what might be the longest descent on the east coast
Wood Fired Pizza
Pottery
Quark Knuckle’s
And a whole lot more!

Trail EAffect Show Links:
McDowell Tech Trail School www.traileducation.com
Mountain Top Shuttles  www.mountaintopshuttles.com
G5 Trail Collective & Old Fort Trails Project  www.g5trailcollective.org
Watershed Bike Park, Old Fort  www.facebook.com/foothillswatershed/
Old Fort Bike Shop  www.oldfortbikeshop.com
Hey Old Friend, MTB AirBnB  www.instagram.com/heyoldfriend2023
Davis Country Store and Cafe  www.facebook.com/thedaviscountrystore/
Seeker Coffee (Shuttle pickup location) www.seekercoffeenc.com
SORBA Main  www.sorba.org
(ah-BYOH-koh) Wood Fired Pizza https://www.abbiocconc.com/
 
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This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services