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Back to Episodes#214 | Tisha McCombs, Executive Director of the Colorado Trail Foundation
Description
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by new Executive Director at the Colorado Trail Foundation, Tisha McCombs. Tisha gives us a rundown on her journey to becoming the head at the CTF, what her vision is for the Colorado Trail moving forward, all that goes into maintaining the CT and where help is most needed, and much more. We also chat a bit about the role mountain biking plays into sustaining many trails throughout Colorado, what her top advice is to aspiring adventurers - coming from the perspective of an adventure and life coach, and a fuck marry kill of the sections of the Colorado Trail.
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Interview with Tisha McCombs
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:02 - Reminders: Find us on YouTube and Patreon
00:06:03 - Introducing Tisha McCombs
00:06:24 - Does Tisha give us Mims vibes?
00:07:22 - Packing resupply boxes
00:13:16 - Walk us through your previous work prior to your new role with the CT
00:15:45 - Check out the CTF store
00:16:45 - Should we treat this as trading cards?
00:17:37 - Between CA and CO, what are some National Park recommendations you'd give?
00:19:20 - Tell us about your other non-profit experience
00:20:04 - Were you responsible for the Palisade Plunge?
00:20:50 - Were you primarily managing people at COPMOBA?
00:21:37 - What are some of the challenges with volunteer work?
00:23:36 - Have there been any oopsies with volunteers?
00:25:08 - Are the trails for hikers as well, or only mountain bikers?
00:25:46 - Is there any tension between mountain bikers and hikers?
00:29:24 - Do mountain bikers think e-bikers are lazy?
00:29:46 - How much do e-bikes and dirt bikes impact trails compared to mountain biking?
00:33:36 - What are the rebates that CO is giving on e-bikes?
00:36:30 - If you could only bike or hike the rest of your life, what would you pick?
00:37:15 - How does the spine injury impact wearing a backpack?
00:38:35 - Do you have a favorite pack that helps?
00:39:41 - The CT is a multi-purpose trail. How do you make decisions that benefit all uses?
00:43:34 - Do you get funds from dirt bike tags?
00:45:19 - How does trail maintenance differ between mountain biking and hiking?
00:46:33 - What would you like to do differently as the new Executive Director of the CTF?
00:51:53 - What type of money does it take to maintai