Every Trail Tells a Story

Sokolon, Farewell

Talking Mouths — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Auf wiedersehen, adieu… A STARBUCK’S builder has left the Yukon, but the hills are alive with the sound of his interview outtakes.

A Fireside Chat

Talking Mouths — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Unbelievably, no beers or Biers were harmed in the recording of a year-end conversation with CMBC's "de facto" trail director.

A Short Update About The Lost Year

Talking Mouths — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Podcast fan and CMBC “multi-tool” Colin McCann is disabused of the idea that ETTAS offers any marketing value for the club.

Spoke & Word | Ludovic Gouaillier

Talking Mouths — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

While riding BOUNCING BUNNY, Ludovic Gouaillier shares his thoughts on the brave new world of (part-time) e-mountain biking in the Yukon.

BOUNCING BUNNY

Talking Mouths — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Thane Phillips dishes on his not-so-single-handed effort to build BOUNCING BUNNY—and unlock new possibilities on the Mt. Mac ski trails.

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"I can proudly say I'm still intact."

Talking Mouths — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Was BOUNCING BUNNY built by a nudist? Where did the name really come from? Is this just salacious click bait? There’s only one way to find out.

Teaser | Trail #6

Talking Mouths — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In which we revive the memory of a beloved garden-gnome (RIP) in the service of an overdue announcement.

Footnote | The Legend of BOOBY TRAP

Talking Mouths — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A passing comment in the BOOGALOO story leads down a rabbit hole… and, ultimately, to Whitehorse General Hospital.

Footnote | The Buckway

Talking Mouths — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:06 +0000

Built circa 2011, this was the last project on BOOGALOO in which an original builder had significant hands-on involvement. Was it worth the effort?

Spoke & Word | Evan Wise

Talking Mouths — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:09 +0000

While riding BOOGALOO, Evan Wise discusses the rewards of participating in local building efforts.

BOOGALOO

Talking Mouths — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:07:37 +0000

Long before there were aloha-shirted US “patriots” with AR-15s, three BOOGALOO-obsessed Yukoners were armed to the teeth—with handsaws.

"I remember there was this tree..."

Talking Mouths — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:11 +0000

Still stalling for time, BOOGALOO builder and podcaster Mark Koepke enlists a former employee to help him crank out one final teaser.

"You're not a rider. You're a slave...."

Talking Mouths — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:05 +0000

In Thane Phillips’ absence, fellow BOOGALOO builders Mark Koepke and Jesse Devost explore concepts ranging from “new agey” to authoritarian.

"Boogaloo was all Type 1 Fun."

Talking Mouths — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:06 +0000

Jesse Devost and Mark Koepke recall the good times of building BOOGALOO for Thane Phillips.

Teaser | Trail #5

Talking Mouths — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:33 +0000

In which we dispense with gnome-related nonsense and reveal the subject of our next oral history.

GNOMICIDE | Life on the Singletrack

Talking Mouths — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:00:09 +0000

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.

A Message About the Podcast's Future

Talking Mouths — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:00:36 +0000

2024 brings big changes to the simultaneously expanding and contracting universe of Yukon mountain bike trail podcasts.

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Footnote | When a Man Loves a Pseudonym

Talking Mouths — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

STARBUCK’S had three primary builders. Or was it four? We offer space to the mane man behind the “Michael Bolton” alter ego.

Spoke & Word | Sylvain Turcotte

Talking Mouths — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:00:09 +0000

While riding STARBUCK'S REVENGE, Sylvain reflects on the evolution of Boréale Explorers within the Yukon’s mountain biking scene.

STARBUCK’S REVENGE

Talking Mouths — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:45:49 +0000

Once upon a time, local riders dreamed of better access to the Goat Trail on Mount Mac. STARBUCK'S is the fairy tale ending.

”You couldn’t leave him at home.”

Talking Mouths — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:39 +0000

Paul Burbidge fondly remembers a certain dog’s complete ignorance of proper trail etiquette during the STARBUCK'S REVENGE build.

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”They all seem to really dig it.”

Talking Mouths — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:12:46 +0000

Builders Anthony DeLorenzo and Alex Sokolon recall an early review of STARBUCK'S REVENGE from some very discerning riders.

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Teaser | Trail #4

Talking Mouths — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:31:12 +0000

In which an accused “gnome dropper” issues a vehement denial, makes a stunning confession, and suggests the next trail to feature.

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Footnote | Chariots of Barf

Talking Mouths — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:16 +0000

The tale of an epic REHAB Strava rivalry that may or may not have run its course.

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Spoke & Word | Ian Parker

Talking Mouths — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:33:11 +0000

While riding REHAB, Ian Parker recalls how Paul Burbidge declined his invitation to participate in a sequel to that build.

REHAB

Talking Mouths — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:57:23 +0000

With a little help from friends and family, builder Paul Burbidge finally gets into REHAB. (The story of his “pretty mellow” Grey Mountain trail, that is.)

”You know what? I love terrible things.”

Talking Mouths — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:49:44 +0000

REHAB builder Paul Burbidge discusses his appreciation for the jankiest features that fellow trail makers can put in front of him.

Teaser | Trail #3

Talking Mouths — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:25:30 +0000

In which we recap and advance the podcast’s gnome-related investigations, ultimately leading to the builder of our third featured trail.

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Spoke & Word | Brent Langbakk

Talking Mouths — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

While riding ROCK LOBSTER with his 12-year-old son Stian and an unnamed 49-year-old coward, Brent reflects on Yukon’s young riders.

ROCK LOBSTER

Talking Mouths — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:45:01 +0000

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.

”They grow back stronger, right?”

Talking Mouths — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:31 +0000

Another silly teaser . . . Yukon trail builder Rob McConnell takes a philosophical view of injuries on ROCK LOBSTER.

Teaser | Trail #2

Talking Mouths — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:00:57 +0000

Which storied Yukon trail will be featured next? The answer to this burning question—and at least one other—is finally revealed.

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Spoke & Word | Kate White

Talking Mouths — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:00:51 +0000

While riding SOUTHPAW with builder Scott Keesey, bike instructor Kate White contemplates the possibility of trading two wheels for one.

SOUTHPAW

Talking Mouths — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:11:46 +0000

Passion. Betrayal. Naked Germans? They each play a role in the story of SOUTHPAW, as told by builder Scott Keesey and friends.

The Trailhead

Talking Mouths — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:43:21 +0000

Introducing a new podcast about Yukon mountain bike trails. We're digging into their origins—one trail and one story at a time.

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