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JD and Calvin are joined by Kerry Garrison of Trail Traveler to talk about Rosetta Maps, a camping resource tool Kerry built after getting fed up with outdated, inaccurate, and sometimes illegal dispersed camping information. Rosetta Maps brings dispersed camping, campgrounds, public-land data, weather, wildfire information, GPX tracks, and other trip-planning tools into one place. The conversation gets into how Kerry is trying to keep bad data out of the system, how Rosetta Maps works alongside tools like Trails Offroad, Gaia GPS, and onX, and why he doesn’t see it as another navigation app. They also talk about government data accuracy, MVUM information, user submissions, private campsites, and what Kerry wants to build next. If you’ve ever planned an overlanding or camping trip and wondered why it takes so many different apps, this episode is for you. 📍 Trails and Destinations The Black Hills, South Dakota Flat Tops, Colorado Adams Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops Crescent Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops Loch Lomond, Colorado Gordon Gulch, Colorado Upper Geneva Creek, Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools RosettaMaps Trails Offroad Gaia GPS onX Offroad iOverlander The Dyrt Campendium AllTrails Watch Duty Garmin BaseCamp Google Maps Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Kerry Garrison the Trail Traveler 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Tread Lightly! Leave No Trace U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map Data BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics RosettaMaps Launch Expanded Forest Service MVUM Data and Vehicle Class Information 📅 Events and Resources RosettaMaps – Camping and Public-Land Planning RosettaMaps Free & Pro Plans Trail Traveler Recreation.gov U.S. Forest Service MVUM Data National Weather Service 📞 Get Involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit The Trailhead Network: TheTrailheadNetwork.com Trailhead Gear – Shirts & More: Trailhead Shop Rosetta Maps: Get 20% off a Pro subscription with code TRAILHEAD — RosettaMaps Pricing TYRI Offroad Lights: Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off — TYRI Lights

JD sits down with Ryan Stoangi of Combat Off Road to talk about how more than 20 years of building Jeeps and working in off-road retail led him to start making his own parts. Ryan breaks down Combat’s focus on durable, repairable Jeep accessories, including their hood latches, armored taillights, fenders, and inner fenders, and why he believes in sticking to what the company does well. They also talk about choosing quality parts, supporting local 4x4 shops, and figuring out what you actually want from your Jeep before spending thousands building it. Plus, Ryan and JD take on gatekeeping in the off-road community and why helping new wheelers learn is important to keeping the sport growing. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Double Sammy, Utah Moab Area Trails, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Combat Off Road Off-the-Turnbuckle Hood Latches (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Tail Gunner Tail Lights (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Full Assault Aluminum Fenders (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Max Flow Front Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road MORF Rear Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road) Rock Krawler Long-Arm Suspension Systems (Rock Krawler) RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Systems (RockJock 4x4) Revolution Gear & Axle JL/JT Gear Packages (Revolution Gear) RCV Performance Jeep JL/JT Axle Shafts (RCV Performance) RPM Steering & Suspension (RPM Steering) Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires (Milestar Tires) Rockford Fosgate Jeep Audio Kits (Rockford Fosgate) Stinger Jeep Head Units (Stinger) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Combat Off Road: @combat.offroad (Instagram) JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Ryan Stoangi: @ryanstoangi (Instagram) Synergy Manufacturing: @synergymfg (Instagram) TMR Customs: @tmrcustoms (Instagram) 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 🔥 Jeep Concept Vehicles — including the Wrangler ANVIL 715 — Ryan talks about Combat Off Road hood latches appearing on three official Jeep concepts over three consecutive years, including the Low Down, Bug Out 4xe, and ANVIL. (jeep) 📅 Events and Resources Combat Off Road Installation Instructions (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road YouTube: @Combat.Offroad (YouTube) Keystone Automotive BIG Show (Keystone Automotive BIG Show) SEMA Show (SEMA Show) Toledo Jeep Fest (Toledo Jeep® Fest) Trail Hero (The Trail Hero) 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD closes out the Trail Hero Expedition Spotlights series with Nathaniel and Susan Savka of Team Danger Zone, the first-time overlanders who became the inaugural Trail Hero Expeditions champions by just 16 seconds. They unpack their 2020 Jeep Gladiator overland build, rooftop tent camping lessons, lightning-fast tire change, MORRFlate four-tire inflation challenge, and the teamwork that carried them through Pine Valley, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Sand Hollow rock crawling. The conversation goes far deeper than competition as Susan openly discusses experiencing a severe panic attack on the route, while the family explains why autism awareness, mental health advocacy, and making the off-road community welcoming for children like Johnny Danger matter more than any trophy. From Johnny learning new words and initiating an unforgettable hug to borrowed gear, unexpected friendships, and a victory cheeseburger covered in ketchup, this episode is equal parts family overlanding adventure, honest vulnerability, and classic Trailhead chaos. Listen for the story behind Team Danger Zone’s 16-second victory—and why Susan may now be the family member pushing hardest to return to Utah. 📍 Trails and Destinations Pine Valley Recreation Area, Utah Zion National Park, Utah Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania Gemini Bridges, Moab, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Team Danger Zone’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Kenda Klever M/T2 Tires — 37x13.50R20 TRUKD T Series 12.5-Inch Bed Rack Outland Motorworks Yonder Rooftop Tent MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro Compressor MORRFlate Air Hub MORRFlate Quad+ 155-Inch Hose Kit Colby Valve Emergency Tire Valves 🚙 Community Shoutouts Adventure Lab: Brit Mansell and James Vest Epic Adventure Duo: Steve Botkin and Katie Burton Fran’s JL Adventures: Fran Adler Glen Plake JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Little Rich: Rich Klein III Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator SRG Offroad: Calvin and Jennifer Pulda Team Danger Zone: Nathaniel, Susan, and Johnny Danger Team GenRight Offroad: Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse Team Larger Than Life: Joe Belk and Bill Ode Team Number 2: Jason DeArmond and Aaron Wedeking Wheeling Up-Right Western PA 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Autism4x4 BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Trail Hero Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Team Danger Zone Official Profile 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts and More: Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD sits down with Dan DuBose from Motobilt for a deeper look at the person behind one of the most recognized names in Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, and the sport itself. Dan walks through his early days building bumpers because he could not afford to buy them, the Blue Torch FabWorks era, his reality TV detour, and the long road to building Motobilt into a serious Made-in-USA manufacturing operation. The conversation hits Jeep Wrangler mods, rock crawler builds, Sand Hollow, BILTCON, off-road business lessons, and why quality parts matter when you are actually using your rig. Dan also talks about family, burnout, a major health wake-up call, and the difference between building a product catalog and building a company that can support real people. If you care about Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, rock crawling, or the humans behind the brands we trust on the trail, this one is worth the listen. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moab Area Trails, Utah Chokecherry Canyon / Glade Run Recreation Area, Farmington, New Mexico San Joll, Arizona — Transcript unclear; confirm spelling/location before adding a link. 🛠️ Gear and Tools Motobilt Jeep Bumpers, Armor, Suspension, and DIY Builder Parts Motobilt MB1000 Stubby Front Bumper for Jeep YJ / TJ / LJ Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Products Motobilt 15" Stretch Back Half Frame Kit for Jeep YJ Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Frame Chop Bumper Motobilt Steel Rear Corner Armor w/ Round Taillight Holes for Jeep JKU Motobilt Corner Armor with Tail Light System for Jeep JK 2 Door Motobilt High Clearance Front Inner Fenders for Jeep JL / JLU / JT AMADA Fiber Laser Cutting Systems Bystronic Fiber Laser Cutting Mitsubishi Fiber Laser Cutting Solutions Voortman Profile CNC Processing Machines 🚙 Community Shoutouts Aaron: SkidsTheLJ Anvil Industrial Group Blue Torch FabWorks Dan DuBose Ghetto Bob Hunter DuBose JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Matt Hotch Motobilt Pope & Randi: JemandtheMisfit Rob “Bender” Park 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics BILTCON Series 1 at Sand Hollow Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Edition Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Product Line 📅 Events and Resources BILTCON Series 1 FABTECH 2026 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 Trail Hero 2026 Great American Crawl SEMA Show 2026 Mickey Thompson Tires Motobilt YouTube Channel Drive Shaft TV Series Monster Garage 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help more Trailheads find the show — Write one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD is joined by Angela Rickerson, the Seattle-based driver behind Ronda Rhino, for a conversation about Jeep life, Rebelle Rally, Pacific Northwest rock crawling, and the messy, rewarding path into off-roading. Angela shares how a 2017 two-door Jeep Wrangler went from “cool preschool drop-off rig” to a heavily built desert rally and rock crawling machine. The episode digs into Rebelle Rally endurance, sponsorship realities, stunt driving, DirtFish-style rally training, Jeep clubs, women in off-road, and why good spotting beats “just send it” every single time. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler builds, women off-roaders, rally driving, rock crawling, or just finding your people on the trail, this one is absolutely worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Washington Off-Road TrailsBest Offroad Trails near Rainier, WashingtonEvans Creek / Trail #519, WashingtonRampart Range Road, Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools Jeep WranglerMotobilt Jeep JK/JKU PartsK&N FiltersKC HiLiTES Off-Road LightsPirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus TiresDometic Electric CoolersDynatrac Jeep JK Axle AssembliesDana 44 Front Crate AxleFOX Motorsports Shocks 🚙 Community Shoutouts Action Driving CollectiveAngela Rickerson: Ronda RhinoBailey CampbellDirtFish Rally SchoolEmily MillerJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMichael GrahamOlympia JeepRebelle RallyRiley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail CoinsRyan Weisenfeld: OLYJKShelby Hall Off-RoadTrails Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon CoalitionRampart Range Motorized Management CommitteeTrails Preservation Alliance📅 Events and Resources Rebelle RallyDouble A Rally / Team 102DirtFish Rally SchoolAction Driving CollectiveKing of the HammersTrail Hero Expeditions 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help the show grow by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear: Shirts & MorePlan your next trail: Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCredits Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson

JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, Nathan, along with Chris Bailey and Joey Seavolt, for a focused Trailhead roundtable on Right to Repair, Jeep mods, vehicle data access, DIY wrenching, and the future of aftermarket parts. The crew connects the John Deere repair fight to what off-roaders are already seeing with locked-down ECUs, security gateway modules, subscription features, Tazer/JScan workarounds, and newer Jeep systems that make simple modifications feel way more complicated than they should. Joey brings the repair-shop perspective, Chris talks about the value of older, more mechanical Jeeps, and the whole panel digs into what happens when vehicle ownership starts feeling more like a software license. 🔥 From the REPAIR Act and SEMA’s Warrior Right to Repair push to the simple act of teaching kids how to change oil, this one is about keeping the garage, the driveway, and the trail alive for the next generation. 📍Trails and Destinations Death Row Rock Crawl Trail, Montrose, Colorado Moab Area Trails 🛠️ Gear and Tools BFGoodrich Tires BORLA Exhaust Systems Chilton Repair Manuals FRAM Oil Filters Jeep Wrangler MOAB 392 Maxxis RAZR MT Competition Tires OBD JScan Snap-on Diagnostic Tools TYRI Off-Road Lights Z Automotive Security Gateway Bypass Module Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin & Jennifer: SRG Offroad Charlie: Just 4 Fun Motorsports Chris Bailey: Stretch_It_JK JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joey Seavolt: iNerd Repair LLC Matt & Cara: Ozark Overland Adventures Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Steve Bogue: MCGVR10 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition REPAIR Act SEMA Federal Right to Repair SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Act The Repair Association Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics Colorado Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment FTC and States Sue Deere & Company Over Repair Restrictions John Deere Agrees to $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement REPAIR Act — H.R. 1566 / S. 1379 SEMA Backs Warrior Right to Repair Act DJI Drone Security and Policy Debate 📅 Events and Resources Repair Act Action Center SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Campaign The Trailhead Network Trails Offroad Affiliate Link 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us keep growing The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD is joined by Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition for a straight-up land access scoreboard on the fights shaping the future of motorized recreation. Ben breaks down the rescission of the BLM Public Lands Rule, the Roadless Rule fight, Moab route reassessments, the San Rafael Swell, WEMO closures in the Western Mojave Desert, and why the minimization criteria could become a serious threat to OHV access nationwide. They also talk about local advocacy groups, fieldwork, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, and why off-roaders need to submit meaningful comments instead of assuming someone else has it covered. If you care about public land access, trail closures, Jeep trails, overlanding, OHV routes, or keeping backcountry roads open for people who cannot simply hike in, this episode is one to share. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, Utah San Rafael Swell, Utah Henry Mountains Road, Utah Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah Western Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, California Chuckwalla National Monument, California Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming Colorado Roadless Areas 🛠️ Gear and Tools BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes 2026 Polaris RZR PRO S 4 ChatGPT — discussed as a tool for helping regular users understand agency documents and land-use legal language. 🚙 Community Shoutouts Ben Burr: BlueRibbon Coalition Chad Dixon: Trails Preservation Alliance JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Simone Griffin: BlueRibbon Coalition 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center Operation Accessible Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act CORE – Keep Trails Open Trails Preservation Alliance Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics BLM Rescinds the Public Lands Rule Timeline: BRC’s 3-Year Fight to Rescind the BLM Public Lands Rule The Public Lands Rule Is a Public Lands Sell-Off The Roadless Rule Rescission USDA Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule Rescission Support the Grand Reopening of Our Off-Road Trails in Moab How To Submit Meaningful Moab Comments to Reopen Closed Trails BLM Proposes Reopening Closed OHV Routes in San Rafael Swell & Desert WEMO Trail Closures: 2,200 OHV Miles Closed in the Western Mojave Desert Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan BRC Files Intervention in Ninth Circuit Appeal of WEMO Closures WEMO: Minimization Criteria — An Endless Standard How Ancient Nixon-Era Executive Orders Close Public Land Access Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Re-Introduced in Congress Lee, Curtis Introduce Outdoor ADA Alongside Measures to Keep Roads Open for Americans with Disabilities How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Power 📅 Events and Resources BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes BlueRibbon Coalition Individual Memberships BlueRibbon Coalition Donate BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center WEMO Trail Closures: Take Action BLM West Mojave Route Network Project Executive Order 11644 – Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands Executive Order 11989 – Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Follow us on Instagram! Visit The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guest: Ben Burr

JD sits down with Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road for another Trail Hero Expeditions Interview Series episode, and this one has the perfect mix of overlanding, rock crawling, Jeep prep, desert chaos, and paramedic-level problem solving. Bo and Josh talk about how they got into off-roading, how their friendship grew from work into camping and trail runs, and why their Cherokee was the rig they trusted for a multi-day Trail Hero X adventure. They break down Expert-level navigation, sand, heat, overheating issues, cracked iPads, tire challenges, recovery ideas, and the kind of camp camaraderie that does not always make the TV edit. The story behind the Jackson Off-Road name adds some heart, while the guys’ advice for future competitors is simple: have patience, get organized, and step outside your comfort zone. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at Trail Hero Expeditions from the team that ran it hard, fixed what they had to, and still came home friends, this is the one. Featured Team: Jackson Off-Road 📍Trails and Destinations · Arizona Strip / Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument · Big Bear, California · Calico Ghost Town, California · Dixie National Forest OHV Areas, Utah · Grand Canyon-Parashant 4x4 Travel Safety · Johnson Valley, California · Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada · Mojave Road, California · Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo, California · Parker Strip / Crossroads OHV Area, Arizona · Sand Hollow State Park, Utah · Santiago Peak / Main Divide South, California · Whitmore Canyon Overlook, Arizona 🛠️ Gear and Tools · CartoTracks · GoPro Cameras · Hi-Lift Jack · MORRFlate Multi-Tire Inflation Systems · Starlink · VIAIR Portable Air Compressors 🚙 Community Shoutouts · American Adventure Lab · Bo Parham and Joshua Hull: Jackson Off-Road · Inland Empire Four Wheelers · Inland Jeep · JD: MeAndMyYellowJK · Ride Dog GPS Security · Rich Klein and Trail Hero · Trail Hero X · Victor Valley 4 Wheelers 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation · BlueRibbon Coalition · California Four Wheel Drive Association · CORVA – California Off-Road Vehicle Association · Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics · Trail Hero Expeditions · Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1 · Trail Hero X Season One 📅 Events and Resources · All-4-Fun · King of the Hammers · Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway · Rebelle Rally · Trail Hero · Trail Hero Expeditions · Trail Hero X 2026 📞 Get involved! · Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. · Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews. · Follow us on Instagram! Stay updated on our latest news and announcements. · Visit The Trailhead Network · Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More · Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad · Discounts for Trailheads! · Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guests: Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road

JD sits down with Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions and NBX Trail Gear for a laid-back conversation about Jeeps, handmade gear, and the kind of trips that stick with you long after you get home. Virgil shares how he went from growing up in Luxembourg to building a life in Nova Scotia, serving in the Canadian Army, creating overland content, and turning his own need for better storage into NBX Trail Gear. The conversation gets into his JK “Fury,” his new 2025 Gladiator build, G.A.R.B. bags, custom trail gear, Cordura fabric, YouTube storytelling, and why good overlanding gear usually comes from people who actually spend time on the trail. JD and Virgil also talk about Eastern Canada travel, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick woods restrictions, and how quickly access issues can hit a community when nobody is organized to push back. This one is a good hang for anyone who loves Jeep builds, overlanding, handmade trail gear, and the stories behind small companies in the off-road world. 📍Trails and Destinations Nova Scotia ATV, Off-road, and 4-WheelingNew Brunswick Overland AdventureGaspésie Peninsula, QuebecNorthern Quebec / NunavikVermont 🛠️ Gear and Tools NBX Trail GearG.A.R.B. 2.1XXL GARB 2.1Tailgate G.A.R.B.5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.011 lbs Propane Tank CarrierBouge RV Diesel Heater BagChainsaw BagGriddle BagMassive Annex BagOverlander Travel BagMulti Purpose Kit Bag / Air Compressor BagRebel Off Road Flatbed Tray and Canopy SystemAlu-Cab Canopy Camper DeluxeTune M1 Truck CamperFIFTYTEN Off-Road CampersCORDURA Advanced FabricsTrasharooRockJock 4x42025 Jeep GladiatorGoPro Cameras 🚙 Community Shoutouts 395JNKYJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNorthBound Expeditions on YouTubeNorthBound Expeditions on InstagramNorthBound Expeditions on FacebookVirgil from NorthBound Expeditions 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics Nova Scotia Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent WildfiresNova Scotia Provincewide Woods Ban Court RulingNew Brunswick Fire Watch and Outdoor Activity Restrictions 📅 Events and Resources NBX Adventure New BrunswickNBX Planning ResourcesNBX Minimum RequirementsNB Expedition - BeginningsNorthBound Expeditions BlogNorthBound Expeditions Media / Adventure Driven Productions 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the SiteTrailhead Gear Shirts & MoreExplore Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCredits Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuest: Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions / NBX Trail Gear

JD sits down with Chad Hixon, Executive Director of the Trails Preservation Alliance, for a deep conversation about off-road access, single-track trails, public lands, trail closures, and the future of motorized recreation. Chad shares how growing up in Howard, Colorado, a lifetime of motorcycles, kayaking, skiing, and stewardship eventually led him into full-time trail advocacy. The episode digs into the origins of TPA, the importance of single-track and two-track connectivity, and why Jeep trails, dirt bike routes, ATV access, and public land roads are all tied together. JD and Chad also break down the Public Lands Access Restoration Act, MVUM confusion, Hackett Gulch, trail signage, volunteer agreements, and why national groups and local clubs both need support. If you care about trail access advocacy and keeping public lands open for future generations, this one is worth your time. 📍Trails and Destinations ● Hackett Gulch, Colorado● Metal Masher, Moab, Utah● Moab Area Trails● Pike & San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management 🛠️ Gear and Tools ● Motor Vehicle Use Maps — MVUMs● Stay The Trail Interactive OHV Map● Trailsoffroad● Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts ● Ben Burr — BlueRibbon Coalition● Bill Allspach — Trails Preservation Alliance● Chad Hixon — Trails Preservation Alliance● Clif Koontz — Ride With Respect● Don Riggle — Trails Preservation Alliance● JD: MeAndMyYellowJK● Marcus Trustee — CORE● Scott Jones — Trails Preservation Alliance● Wally Dallenbach — Colorado 500 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation ● Trails Preservation Alliance● Public Lands Access Restoration Act — H.R. 7979● TPA Public Lands Access Restoration Act Resource● BlueRibbon Coalition● Central Colorado Mountain Riders● CORE● Stay The Trail● Colorado Motorcycle Trail Riders Association● Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee● Ride With Respect● Idaho Single Track Alliance● Colorado Trail Foundation● Colorado Fourteeners Initiative● Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado● Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics ● 🔥 Public Lands Access Restoration Act — H.R. 7979● 2005 Travel Management Rule● Motor Vehicle Use Maps — MVUMs● Pike & San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management● Hackett Gulch Access Discussion 📅 Events and Resources ● Colorado 500● Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium● Overland Expo● FIBArk● TPA Trail Crew● TPA Get Involved● TPA Donate 📞 Get involved! ● Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.● Write a review! Help support the show and leave us a review here: Apple Podcasts● Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast● Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network● Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More● Support TPA: Trails Preservation Alliance● Discounts for Trailheads!○ Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD sits down with Steve and Katie Botkin of Epic Adventure Duo for a fun, grounded conversation about marriage, overlanding, and the kind of off-road life that’s built on real miles instead of parking-lot hype. They talk through how camping, dirt bikes, and years of Jeep ownership led them to Trail Hero Expeditions, where their expert navigation, camp rhythm, and well-used Gladiator helped carry them to a third-place finish. Along the way, they swap stories from Moab, Sand Hollow, Baja, and Montana snow wheeling, plus a few challenge moments that were equal parts chaos and comedy. The episode also gets into gear choices, trail strategy, and why the Grand Canyon stretch of the route became one of the most memorable parts of the whole experience. If you like real-world adventure couples, capable rigs, and honest trail talk without the fluff, this one’s worth your time. Steve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Top of the World, Utah Fins and Things, Utah Hell's Revenge, Utah Poison Spider Mesa, Utah Gold Bar Rim, Utah Golden Spike, Utah Moab Rim, Utah Poughkeepsie Gulch, Colorado Logandale Trail Network, Nevada Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point, Arizona Gold Butte National Monument, Nevada 🛠️ Gear and Tools Jeep Gladiator Harker Outdoors EDC Camper Jeep Performance Parts by Mopar FOX Shocks Method Race Wheels WARN Winches Factor 55 Starlink 813 Fabrication & Design Compressor Mounts ARB Twin On-Board Air Compressor Kingpin Equipped Voodoo Riders 🚙 Community Shoutouts Dirt Lifestyle JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Rich Klein Steve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions — Season One Trail Hero TV 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero X Trail Hero Expeditions Trail Hero TV Veyo Pies 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15

JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, and Joe for a live show packed with Easter Jeep Safari 2026 reactions, Moab complaints, busted parts, and the official death of JD’s long-running lifetime Jeep warranty. The crew recaps Coyote Canyon, Metal Masher, Behind the Rocks, and the general chaos around EJS, including speed-limit changes, enforcement, expensive lodging, and why the event feels less friendly to regular wheelers than it used to. They also tear into Jeep’s latest concept vehicles, giving credit where it’s due but calling out the stuff that feels more like recycled trim packages than real ideas. Joe talks through the madness of fixing rigs in and around BFG Garage, Calvin reports fresh post-EJS breakage, and JD admits the JK may finally be nearing the end of the road while he starts thinking about what comes next. Add TYRI lights, prototype-vehicle chatter, off-road recovery liability, right-to-repair teasers, and one completely ridiculous argument about a 12-volt hot dog roller, and this one feels like classic Trailhead chaos in the best way—so give it a listen, then leave a voicemail with your vote on what the crew should tackle next. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Coyote Canyon, Utah Metal Masher, Utah Behind the Rocks, Utah Hell’s Revenge, Utah Fins and Things, Utah Pritchett Canyon, Utah Yansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado Carnage Canyon, Colorado Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools TYRI 1313 LED Lights TYRI D8 Lights TYRI 1010 LED Lights Adams Driveshaft JE Reel Driveline Rock Slide Engineering 12V Hot Dog Cooker 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joe: Mechanic_JK Luna & Marlon: OffRoad N Chill 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 2026 Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep Safari Jeep Brand Rolls Into the 60th Easter Jeep Safari Jeep at Easter Jeep Safari 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari 2026 Trail Hero 2026 Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 Jeep Beach 2026 SEMA Show 2026 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Leave one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the site! The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More)! Shop here Got a build idea or sponsorship lead for JD’s next rig? Email [email protected] Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD sits down with Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse of Team GenRight Offroad for a hilarious, honest Trail Hero Expeditions recap that feels more like campfire bench racing than a formal interview. The guys talk about how Brian jumped from overlanding into a full rock-crawling build, how Jeff got dragged into the adventure with almost no off-road background, and how Moab, Sand Hollow, Windrock, and Whitmore Canyon shaped what they now want out of the sport. From a sketchy tire-change challenge and a near-empty fuel tank to poolside chaos, pork nachos, and late-night campfire stories, this episode captures the friendship, humor, and mayhem that made Trail Hero Expeditions memorable. There’s also a bigger conversation here about overlanding versus technical wheeling, what makes a great off-road event, and why public land access matters when your rig becomes your way to keep exploring. If you like Jeep builds, overlanding, rock crawling, Moab trail talk, Sand Hollow stories, and off-road TV behind-the-scenes chaos, this one is worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Sand Mountain, Utah Moab Area Trails Whitmore Overlook, Arizona Windrock Park, Tennessee 🛠️ Gear and Tools Rock Krawler Suspension AEV DualSport Suspension Ultimate Dana 60 Axles ARB Air Locker RPM Steering GenRight JK Roll Cage PRP Seats & Harnesses WARN Winches MORRFlate Badger Welder 🚙 Community Shoutouts Brian Ritchie: Livin2Relax GenRight Off Road JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Jeff Hesse: Team GenRight Offroad Rich Klein / Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Tread Lightly! Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Trail Hero TV Shows Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Recap 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD sits down with Aaron Wedeking and Jason DeArmond from Team Number Two for a fun, honest recap of their Trail Hero Expeditions run. The conversation covers Aaron’s long history in off-road and PRP Seats, Jason’s marketing background and Number 2 brand, and the chaos of running Trail Hero Expeditions in a mostly stock 4Runner on undersized tires. They get into overlanding, trail riding, off-road camping, 4Runner build choices, desert adventure, team dynamics, camp life, and the moments that made this route across Nevada, Arizona, and Utah stick with them. If you want the real story behind the show, the vehicle, the jokes, and why both of these guys would absolutely do it again, this one’s worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Whitmore Overlook / Whitmore Canyon, Arizona Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada Bar 10 Ranch, Arizona Strip Arizona Strip Road, Utah Zion National Park, Utah Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 🛠️ Gear and Tools PRP Seats Polaris RZR Pro R Dirt King MT Trail Runner Kit for Toyota 4Runner MORRFlate ICECO Portable Fridges Blackstone Griddles GoPro 🚙 Community Shoutouts Aaron Wedeking — PRP Seats Jason DeArmond — Number 2 Marketing JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan aka MudhornGladiator Rich Klein — Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Season Two Trail Hero X at CasaBlanca 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero X Trail Hero 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox) and Calvin (SRG Offroad) for a loose, funny, and brutally honest conversation about whether Easter Jeep Safari still deserves its reputation as the kickoff to the off-road season. Alongside Bryan’s Moab trail plan—Coyote Canyon, Metal Masher, Kane Creek, Behind the Rocks, and Top of the World—the crew gets into Jeep Wrangler reality, rock crawling travel costs, overlanding trends, and why more wheelers are choosing other events over Moab. JD also shares a what may be his final update on his JK warranty battle, including oil consumption, repeated codes, and the possibility of an engine replacement. From public land access and vendor-show fatigue to the simple question of where your off-road dollars actually go, this episode has plenty for anyone following EJS, Moab trails, Jeep events, and the future of the community. If you’ve ever wondered whether the 60th anniversary of EJS still matters, this one’s worth a listen. 📍Trails and Destinations Coyote Canyon, Moab, Utah Metal Masher, Moab, Utah Kane Creek Canyon, Moab, Utah Behind the Rocks Trail, Moab, Utah Top of the World, Utah Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moab Area Trails Wolf Caves Off Road Park, Texas 🛠️ Gear and Tools DJI Osmo Action Cameras Rock Krawler Suspension Systems TYRI Off-Road Lighting Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK OFF ROAD N Chill 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Save Moab Tread Lightly! Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics 🔥 2026 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts BLM Proposal to Reopen Over 250 Miles of Moab Trails The Fight to Save Moab 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2026 Jeep Beach 2026 OFF ROAD N Chill Overland Expo West Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Trail Hero 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off