When Marcos Groenenberg left Patagonia for Whistler, British Columbia, he never intended to stay forever.

Instead, he viewed the world-renowned bike park as the ultimate classroom. For years, he immersed himself in one of the most respected trail building programs on the planet, learning not only how to build exceptional trails but also how successful trail systems can transform entire communities.

The goal was always to return home.

Today, that vision has become Patagonia Trail Evolution, a company helping shape the future of mountain biking across Argentina.

It’s been a few months since we last published an interview in this series. In the rapidly changing world that we live in, especially as professional trail builders with projects constantly starting and finishing, even if we wait only a few months between when we get responses back from an interview to publishing it, so much has changed. I say that as a backdrop for posting this interview with Uriah Steber of Benchmark Trails.

I’m excited to release another interview in our Professional Builder Profile Interview series. I’ve heard from many of you who are enjoying this series. Sometimes, it is easy for all of us to have tunnel vision as we’re focused on our projects and in our corner of the world. This interview series is fun because you can see and hear from professional trail builders from around the world who are making it happen and building their businesses and careers in trail building. Our next interview features Zech McCarthy of Far North Trail Co, located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Without any delay, let’s jump into this!