Every Trail Tells a Story
The origin stories of Yukon mountain bike trails, told by the builders who brought them to life. Totally real. Mostly true.
Episodes
6 days ago
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
"I remember there was this tree..."
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Still stalling for time, BOOGALOO builder and podcaster Mark Koepke enlists a former employee to help him crank out one final teaser.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
"You're not a rider. You're a slave...."
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In Thane Phillips’ absence, fellow BOOGALOO builders Mark Koepke and Jesse Devost explore concepts ranging from “new agey” to authoritarian.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
"Boogaloo was all Type 1 Fun."
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Jesse Devost and Mark Koepke recall the good times they had while building BOOGALOO with Thane Phillips.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
To hear more about Type 2 Fun from Paul Burbidge, subscribe to the Yukon, North of Ordinary podcast
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Teaser | Trail #5
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In which we dispense with gnome-related nonsense and reveal the subject of our next oral history.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
GNOMICIDE | Life on the Singletrack
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Exactly like a ‘90s TV drama set in Baltimore. Except it was a “true crime” podcast. Set in Whitehorse. On singletrack. And only gnomes got murdered.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
A Message About the Podcast's Future
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
2024 brings big changes to the simultaneously expanding and contracting universe of Yukon mountain bike trail podcasts.
Music:
Paper Napkin by Blue Dot Sessions
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Spoke & Word | Sylvain Turcotte
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
While riding STARBUCK’S REVENGE, Sylvain reflects on the evolution of Boréale Explorers within the Yukon’s mountain biking scene.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Monday Dec 25, 2023
STARBUCK’S REVENGE
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Once upon a time, local riders dreamed of better access to the Goat Trail on Mount Mac. STARBUCK'S is the fairy tale ending.
Episode credits:
https://talkingmouths.com/starbucks-revenge
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
”You couldn’t leave him at home.”
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Paul Burbidge fondly remembers a certain dog’s complete ignorance of proper trail etiquette during the STARBUCKS’ REVENGE build.
Music:
Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions
Monday Dec 04, 2023
”They all seem to really dig it.”
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Builders Anthony DeLorenzo and Alex Sokolon recall an early review of STARBUCK’S REVENGE from some very discerning riders.
Music:
Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Teaser | Trail #4
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In which an accused “gnome dropper” issues a vehement denial, makes a stunning confession, and suggests the next trail to feature.
Music:
“Bicycle” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Chariots of Barf
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
The podcast wanders off track . . . It's the tale of an epic rivalry that may or may not have run its course.
Music:
“Life of Riley” & "Cowboy Sting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Spoke & Word | Ian Parker
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
While riding REHAB, Ian Parker recalls how Paul Burbidge declined his invitation to participate in a sequel to that build.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
”You know what? I love terrible things.”
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
REHAB builder Paul Burbidge discusses his appreciation for the jankiest features that fellow trail makers can put in front of him.
Music:
Moon Bicycle Theme by Blue Dot Sessions
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Teaser | Trail #3
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In which we recap and advance the podcast’s gnome-related investigations, ultimately leading to the builder of our third featured trail.
Music:
Blue Jay by Blue Dot Sessions
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Spoke & Word | Brent Langbakk
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
While riding R0CK LOBSTER with his 12-year-old son Stian and an unnamed 49-year-old coward, Brent reflects on Yukon’s young riders.
More info:
https://talkingmouths.com/
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
ROCK LOBSTER
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Double black diamond, child’s play—or both? Three middle-aged dudes tap into youthful energy to create Mt. Mac’s rock ‘n roll classic.
Builders Rob McConnell, Brian Horton and Marcus Waterreus recount the ROCK LOBSTER origin story.
Episode credits:
https://talkingmouths.com/rock-lobster
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
”They grow back stronger, right?”
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Another silly teaser . . . Yukon trail builder Rob McConnell takes a philosophical view of injuries on ROCK LOBSTER.
Music:
"Sunday Dub" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License