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Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life, by interviewing the personalities who are involved.
Mike Repyak | Elevating Wausau’s Trails and Beyond | Episode |198
Trail EAffect
1 hour 11 minutes
2 months ago
Mike Repyak | Elevating Wausau’s Trails and Beyond | Episode |198
For Episode 198, we’re catching up with Mike Repyak, who’s back on the show for the fourth time, this time with a brand-new role as Director of Development and Outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. We dive into Wausau’s ambitious trail plans, Mike’s continued work with IMBA, and highlights from the International Trails Summit that was held this past April in Madison, WI – Basically in Mikes backyard.
Topics Include:
Mike’s new roll: Director of Development and outdoor Recreation for the Kocourek Trailhead Foundation in Wausau, WI.
Recap of what Mike Accomplished at IMBA as the Director of IMBA Trail Solutions.
A recap of the International Trail Summit that was held in Madison, WI in April 2025.
Pre Conference Sessions
Concurrent Conference Sessions
The City of Madison, WI as a true multimodal community
A meeting about the possibility of starting a statewide mountain bike trail organization in Wisconsin
Diving into the details behind Mike’s new role in Wausau, WI.
What the Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership is and why it exists.
What the Private (with public access) trail development will look like adjacent to Rib Mountain State Park in Wisconsin.
Effectively expanding access from private lands into parts of Rib Mountain State Park in areas that were previously more difficult to access
The prospect of lift access for gravity trails adjacent to Rib Mountain State Park
How Mike is still involved with IMBA in a part time capacity
2025 IMBA Trail Labs Foundations in Winona, MN
Other Locations for Trail Labs Foundations
Kafka Granite’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix (Trail Surface)
What Mike looks for in a Trail Community
Closing Comments
Trail EAffect Show Links:
Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership: https://greaterwausau.org/
Central Wisconsin Off Road Cycling Coalition: https://cwocc.org/
Visit Wausau Mountain Biking: https://www.visitwausau.com/outdoor-activities/biking-trails/
IMBA Foundations: https://www.imba.com/foundations
Kafka Granite’s Wax Coated Pathway Mix: https://www.kafkagranite.com/natural-crushed-stone/pathway-materials/wax-pathway-mix/
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Trail EAffect
Trail EAffect is a show that dives into the stories behind trails, the communities that embrace trails, and the people who rely on trails as a way of life, by interviewing the personalities who are involved.
