Dirt Magic
Telling the story of Dirt Magic, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s mission to help build sustainable recreation-based communities through stewardship, job creation and outdoor recreation. Hosted by Martin Scheel
Episodes
33 episodes
Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 1st, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - May 1st, 2026Spring has Sprung!Hero dirt and epic trail conditions all around.Packer Lake Road is open to the Saddle!Have a pint from Quintopia and serve up $5 for the trails. Y...
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 24th, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 24th, 2026Epic trail conditions and hero dirt await you!Yuba shuttles running up Mt. Hough, make your reservations now!
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 10th, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 10th, 2026The Dirt Magic Trails Report is on vacation, check in with Yuba Expeditions for latest conditions.Hero Dirt on the trails.Possible precipitation over the weekend. High ...
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 3rd, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - April 3rd, 2026Hero Dirt!Early Shuttle Season.SBTS Pro Trail Crew At Full Force.Epic Trail Conditions!
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 28th, 2026
Sneaky Snow Squatch returns on Wednesday & Thursday! Check road conditions.The North Yuba & Divides in Downieville are open!Mt. Hough is open!Hero Dirt awaits you!
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 20th, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 20th, 2026Snow is almost gone!The Divides in Downieville are open!Nearly all of Mt. Hough singletrack is open!Hero Dirt awaits you!
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 13th, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 13th, 2026Snow continues to melt quickly with warming temperatures making for great trail conditions. Mt. Hough shuttles may be running earlier than expected.Visit yubaexpeditions.com f...
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 6th, 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - March 6th, 2026Spring Froward to some great trail conditions!Custom Tour, Adventure Tour and Private shuttle reservations are open. Regular shuttle reservations open mid-March.Visit ht...
The Vision of Connected Communities
The Vision of Connected CommunitiesOn this episode of Dirt Magic, we hitch a ride on the vision quest that is Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's Connected Communities—a vision that was born seven years ago and has c...
Dirt Magic Trails Report - Winter Season 2026
Dirt Magic Trails Report - Winter Season 2026Lower elevation trails are open and in good condition. Great deals on Yuba's remaining demo fleet and excellent time for service.
Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 12th, 2025
Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 12th, 2025HERO DIRT continues, but Old Man Winter has snow on the menu. New World Class features on Tollgate! Thank you Shimano Trail Born!Yuba Shuttles still running.
Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 5th, 2025
Dirt Magic Trails Report - December 5th, 2025Still tires instead of skis! Mother Nature serving up great riding weather. Yuba Shuttles still running. SBTS Twist The Throttle For Trails PromotionLate s...
Dirt Magic - Stories of the SBTS - Dain Zaffke
Dirt Magic - S3E4 - Stories of the SBTS - Dain ZaffkeOn this episode of Dirt Magic we explore the story of long time friend of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Dain Zaffke. In the two decades tha...
Dirt Magic - Orogenesis Collective
On this episode of Dirt Magic we join the Orogenesis Collective and their mission to boldly go where no mountain bike trail has gone before. We will explore the vision of “a new way on old ground,” born from Bike Packing Roots and dreamed about...
Dirt Magic - Ladies in Cycling
On this episode of Dirt Magic we delve into the world of ladies in cycling. From recreational rolling to world class competition, we will explore the successes and challenges that young girls to seasoned pros must navigate from everyday riding ...
Dirt Magic - Lakes Basin - Special Episode
On this episode of Dirt Magic we take a virtual stroll through a historic recreation area, the Lakes Basin, located in the Plumas National Forest of Northern California. With over 20 small lakes, impressive peaks, 30+ miles of trails, waterfall...
Dirt Magic - SBTS Pro Trail Crew
On this episode of Dirt Magic, we invite the SBTS pro trail crew in for a casual conversation about digging in the dirt, high flying river jumps and exploding trees, yep, exploding trees. The SBTS pro trail crew creates the most public...
Dirt Magic - Fire Hardened Trails
On this episode of Dirt Magic we will be discussing forest stewardship and how looking to the past may help protect the future of our forested public lands.Our guests today have a combined dossier of experience that would rival any renow...
Dirt Magic - CA Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force - Focus on Recreation Panel
Our show today features a panel discussion from the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force regional meeting in South Lake Tahoe. The meeting was attended by 800 in-person and virtual guests. SBTS’ Michelle Abramson was...
Dirt Magic - World Class Events
This Episode focuses on the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's mission to produce world class events. A brief history of how it all began, where we’ve been and where we are going. We will also discuss an upcoming event in Quincy, CA and a gra...
Dirt Magic - Trails Master Plan Tour
Our guests today could be labeled as prospectors of Dirt Magic. From digging deep into virtual trails to digging dirt on the trails and exploring a bit deeper to search for that ever elusive vein of gold. Maybe not gold in its traditional...
Dirt Magic - OG's of the SBTS
Today’s guests are what you may call OG’s of the SBTS. Collectively they have nearly 80 years of experience with the stewardship in one form or another. Over 100 years if you bring in guiding in the Lost Sierra, Yuba Expeditions and the Downi...
Dirt Magic-The Downieville Sessions-Garen Becker
Garen Becker hails from a town where you used to be able to attend college naked, which brings a whole new meaning to Banana Slugs. He is making a name for himself as theTrail Bear Whisperer, not to be confused with the cocaine bear. A...
Dirt Magic-The Downieville Sessions-Paul Hart
Paul Hart started rolling dirt back on a midwestern farm and quickly found a passion for building trails. His trail travels took him to the land of the alligator, the Florida everglades, the high desert mecca of Sedona AZ and finally to his des...
Dirt Magic-The Downieville Sessions-Carl Decker
Carl Decker began his cycling career out climbing seasoned mountain bike racers on his modified 3 speed BMX bike. He wasn’t even a teenager yet. With a family instilled love of cycling, little did he know, an exceptional career was being born. ...
