Trail EAffect with Jeremy Hyatt of Fire Mountain Trail System #108
- Jeremy’s Backstory / how Jeremy got into Mountain Biking
- Jeremy’s role as the Secretary of Operations for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
- Details on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Properties / Qualla Boundary
- The backstory on how the Fire Mountain Trail System came to be
- Geographic location of Fire Mountain Trails
- Trails contributing to increasing numbers of visitors to the EBCI
- How the reception of the Fire Mountain Trail System has been since opening in 2017
- The how the trails have been received by the Tribal Citizens
- The Operations side of things for trails
- How Trail Maintenance is handled at Fire Mtn Trails
- Maintenance Agreement with Trail Dynamics (original builder of the trail system)
- Potential Positions for Trail Maintenance and outreach coordinator
- Advice for other communities who may be considering building a trail system
- 2023 What the future may hold for Fire Mountain Trail System
- Future Bike Park, Paved Pumptrack and Skills Area
- Jeremy’s go to ride at Fire Mountain Trail System
- Jeremy’s take on Ebikes – Yes Ebikes are allowed at Fire Mountain
- Closing Comments and Thank You’s
Links:
Fire Mountain Trails: https://visitcherokeenc.com/play/outdoor-adventure/fire-mountain-trails/
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: https://visitcherokeenc.com/
Trail Dynamics: http://www.traildynamics.com/
Trail Champions Fire Mountain IMBA: https://www.imba.com/blog/mountain-biking-cherokee-nc
Get Connected Fire Mountain Trails: https://youtu.be/Ch5lq5tSfLQ
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