The Trailhead an Offroad Show

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 JD@thetrailheadnetwork.com 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

JD sits down with Fran Adler for a conversation that starts with a little leftover Trail Hero sand and quickly turns into a story about growth, grit, and finding your place in the off-road world. Fran shares how a 2020 JLU Sport became a two-time SEMA build, but the real heart of the episode is what happened after the lights and show floor—heading into Trail Hero Expeditions largely on her own, managing the pressure of a multi-day event, making last-minute prep decisions like new gear right before launch and coming out the other side with new friendships, more confidence, and a stronger connection to the community. It’s part build story, part personal milestone, and a good reminder that sometimes the most important transformation isn’t what you bolt onto the Jeep, it’s what happens when you bet on yourself. Fran’s JL Adventures on Instagram Trail Hero Expeditions 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow Region - Trails Offroad SEMA Show Trail Hero X 🛠️ Gear and Tools TrailFX Mickey Thompson Tires WARN Industries Mopar Jeep Performance Parts Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts Fran’s JL Adventures JD / Me_And_My_Yellow_JK The Trailhead Podcast 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions SEMA Show Trail Hero X 📞 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! The Trailhead Podcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

JD sits down with Eric, Brittany, and Pam from Skid Row Offroad for a conversation that feels like hanging out with the kind of off-road family that’s been doing this long enough to know what actually matters. Together, they share the story of how Skid Row Offroad has stayed relevant over the years as a small American-made company focused on real protection, real experience, and gear built by people who actually use it. The conversation moves through the company’s roots, Brittany’s path into both wheeling and the business, Pam’s role in helping hold everything together, and the way each of them has helped shape Skid Row into more than just a parts brand. Along the way, the crew trades stories about Colorado trails, trail damage, flopped rigs, learning lessons the hard way, and why armor should come before bigger tires and bigger ambitions. What comes through most is the personality behind the company—funny, seasoned, practical, and clearly built around people who love this lifestyle. More than a product conversation, this one ends up being about experience, trust, and the kind of teamwork that makes a small off-road brand feel personal in all the right ways. Skid Row Offroad Skid Row Offroad on Instagram 📍 Trails and Destinations Old Stage Road - Trails Offroad Gold Camp Road - Trails Offroad Yansing Gulch aka Chinaman Gulch - Trails Offroad Eagle Rock - Trails Offroad Saran Wrap - Trails Offroad Rainbow Falls - Trails Offroad Independence Trail - Trails Offroad Carnage Canyon - Trails Offroad 🛠️ Gear and Tools Skid Row Offroad Skid Plates Jeep TJ Wrangler Engine/Transmission Skid Plate for 4.0L 6-Cylinder (2003-2006) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ Engine/Transmission Skid Plate for 4.0L 6-Cylinder (2004-2006) Jeep Liberty KJ Products - Skid Row Offroad Catalytic Converter Guards - Skid Row Offroad 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery 🚙 Community Shoutouts Skid Row Offroad on Instagram Skid Row Offroad on Facebook The Trailhead Podcast 📅 Events and Resources Skid Row Offroad Installation Instructions Skid Row Offroad YouTube 📞 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! The Trailhead Podcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

JD sits down with Joe Belk of Larger Than Life Adventures for a conversation that covers a lot more than just one trip. Joe talks about starting out in lowriders and mini trucks before making the jump into off-road life, building his now well-known 1991 Chevy Suburban “The Beast,” and spending years in the recovery world, including running the Utah Offroad Recovery Team and earning deep respect for Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. The episode also gets into Joe’s trucking career, a wild Border Patrol story that sounds too ridiculous to be real, and how Larger Than Life Adventures started as a way to keep creating and keep moving. From there, the conversation shifts into Trail Hero Expeditions, where Joe shares what it was like to bring a giant Suburban into a field full of Jeeps, get buried in the sand on day one, push through mechanical problems, and still come away talking less about the setbacks and more about the people, the shared experience, and the friendships built along the way. ⁠Larger Than Life Adventures on Instagram⁠⁠Larger Than Life Adventures on YouTube⁠ 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠⁠Mesquite, Nevada / CasaBlanca Resort⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sand Hollow Region – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Water Tank Road (Sand Mountain) – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Lakeside (Sand Mountain) – Trails Offroad⁠⁠ 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠Colorado 4x4 Rescue & Recovery⁠ ⁠Offroad Portal⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Joe Belk / Larger Than Life Adventures⁠ ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics No dedicated legal or policy discussion in this episode 📅 Events and Resources ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Four Wheeler⁠ ⁠Matt’s Off-Road Recovery⁠ 📞 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! ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ Visit the Site: ⁠The Trailhead Network⁠ Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ⁠Shop⁠ Discounts for Trailheads! ⁠Tyri Offroad Lights⁠ (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

After an unplanned break and a lost episode courtesy of Riverside gremlins, JD gets the roundtable back together with Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan for a live show that feels like getting the gang back in the garage. The first part of the conversation catches up on show business, including progress on the Trail Hero Expeditions edits, upcoming interviews, and plans to get the release schedule moving again. From there, the crew wanders through the usual Trailhead mix of rig talk, maintenance chatter, EJS and Jeep Beach plans, tire balancing headaches, and the kind of side roads this group always finds without even trying. The back half leans into news, and that’s where things get rowdier. The group reacts to Jeep-branded Truck Claws, Stellantis chasing an affordable EV strategy while the 4xe reputation keeps taking hits, and the broader question of whether electric Jeeps really fit the way most owners use and abuse them. They also hit the West Mojave route closures and the BlueRibbon Coalition’s response, digging into what that ruling could mean for access far beyond California. It’s part shop talk, part news breakdown, part hangout session, and pretty much exactly the kind of chaos you’d expect when these four get rolling again. 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠Moab Region - Trails Offroad⁠ ⁠Easter Jeep Safari Trails of Moab - Trails Offroad⁠ ⁠Jeep Beach⁠ 🛠️ Gear and Tools ⁠TruckClaws⁠ ⁠Discount Tire⁠ Beadlock wheel balancing Tire pressure / airing up and down Jeep 4xe battery and armor discussion Preventive maintenance and cleanup before trail season 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ ⁠Red Rock 4-Wheelers⁠ ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Bryan - @init2buildit⁠ ⁠Calvin - @srgoffroad⁠ ⁠Nathan - @mudhorn_gladiator⁠ ⁠JD - @me_and_my_yellow_jk⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics ⁠Rogue Judge Closes 2,200 Miles of OHV Routes in the Mojave Desert - BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ 📅 Events and Resources ⁠2026 Easter Jeep Safari - Red Rock 4-Wheelers⁠ ⁠Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Jeep Beach 2026⁠ 📞 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! ⁠The Trailhead Podcast⁠ Visit the Site: ⁠The Trailhead Network⁠ Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ⁠Shop⁠ Discounts for Trailheads! ⁠Tyri Offroad Lights⁠ (Use Code TRAILHEAD15)

In this Trail Hero Expedition Spotlight, Episode 2 in the Trail Hero Expeditions Spotlight series, JD talks with the team about their Buckeye, Arizona roots, desert-driven wheeling style, and the mindset that comes from piling on serious trail miles. They share Trail Hero stories, what it’s like being tracked and moving at event pace, and how a tight crew handles the little problems that can snowball fast on the trail—plus the backstory behind their team name. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow Region (Utah) — Trails Offroad Sand Hollow State Park — Utah State Parks Sand Mountain Recreation Area (Utah) — BLM Grand Canyon National Park Zion National Park Moab, Utah Gold Butte National Monument (Nevada) — BLM Harquahala Road (Arizona) — Trails Offroad Saxon Mountain Road (Colorado) — Trails Offroad 🛠️ Gear and Tools DJI Osmo Action (camera line) DJI Osmo (camera line) Apple AirTag Harbor Freight (tools + storage) Floor Jacks — Harbor Freight 🚙 Community Shoutouts SRG Offroad JD — Me_And_My_Yellow_JK The Trailhead Network 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) Stay The Trail Colorado 🗓️ Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions Overland Expo West (Flagstaff) 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call (719) 408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit our website: TheTrailheadNetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

We continue our close out of the year with your voicemails and the crew swaps favorite 2025 moments and what changed us most: first meet-ups that turned into friendships, holiday plans that went sideways, and the reminder that the people around the rig matter more than the parts on it. Between a few good-natured roasts and some honest reflection, we talk about what we’re thankful for, what we learned, and what we want to build together next. 📍 Trails and Destinations Trail Hero X Sand Hollow OHV Region (Utah) Winter 4x4 Jamboree Rubicon Trail Overland Expo West 🛠️ Gear and Tools Starlink Riverside SDHQ Offroad Rebel Off Road 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Calvin & Jennifer — SRG Offroad Fran Adler JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Keenan Campbell 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero X 2025 Winter 4x4 Jamboree Overland Expo West 📞 Get Involved Leave a voicemail Apple Podcasts Instagram Website Shop Tyri Offroad Lights — use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Record your show with Riverside

JD is joined by Keenan (Overlanding with Intention), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Fran Adler (Fran's JK Adventures) for a laid-back final check-in with the crew for the year. The crew trades travel plans (SEMA, Overland Expo, and next year’s Trail Hero), talks about making The Trailhead more mobile, and then slides into the real holiday tradition: diagnosing Jeeps that hate cold weather—aux-battery delete tips, mystery codes, and the never-ending rear main seal saga. They wrap this show with night-run talk, mapping tools like Trails Offroad and onX, and the big question: why not record episodes from actual trailheads? 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow OHV Region (Hurricane, Utah) East Rim (Sand Hollow, Utah) Slaughterhouse Road (Colorado) Trail Hero Expeditions (Hurricane, Utah) SEMA Show (Las Vegas, Nevada) Overland Expo West (Flagstaff, Arizona) Overland Expo Mountain West (Loveland, Colorado) 🛠️ Gear and Tools Starlink onX Offroad 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups Trails Offroad 🚙 Community Shoutouts Calvin & Jennifer (SRG Offroad) Keenan Campbell Fran Adler JD Marshall 📞 Get Involved Call the voicemail line: 719-408-0132 Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow on Instagram Visit the website Shop Trailhead merch Check out TYRI Lights

This episode kicks off a new series focused on Trail Hero Expeditions, with JD sitting down for one-on-one conversations with members of the cast—starting with Keenan Campbell. Keenan shares what the Expedition felt like from the driver’s seat: building a purpose-driven overland-style Jeep, the real-world headaches that don’t care about camera time (including a winch failure), and how the pace and expectations change when you’re part of a filmed trail experience. From there, they swap stories from Southern Utah stops like Grafton Ghost Town and big-view moments around the Grand Canyon, before bringing it home to what really sticks—the friends you make, the laughs you don’t plan for, and the stories you collect along the way that end up meaning more than the miles. 📍 Trails and Destinations ⁠Trail Hero Expeditions⁠ ⁠Sand Hollow State Park (UT) – Trails Offroad Region⁠ ⁠Grand Canyon National Park (NPS)⁠ ⁠Whitmore Canyon Overlook (Grand Canyon–Parashant, NPS)⁠ ⁠Grafton Ghost Town (UT)⁠ ⁠Moab (UT)⁠ 🛠️ Gear and Tools ⁠Starlink⁠ ⁠Winch⁠ ⁠Overland Vehicle Systems (OVS)⁠ ⁠RotopaX mounts⁠ ⁠FOX shocks⁠ ⁠SuperSprings International (Coil Supports / Coil SumoSprings)⁠ 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups ⁠BlueRibbon Coalition⁠ ⁠Tread Lightly!⁠ ⁠Stay The Trail (Colorado)⁠ 🚙 Community Shoutouts ⁠Keenan Campbell (@alphafoxtrotjku)⁠ ⁠Overlanding With Intention⁠ 📰 Legal and Policy Topics ⁠Keeping trails open (BlueRibbon Coalition – Current Issues)⁠ ⁠Responsible recreation education (Tread Lightly!)⁠ 📞 Get Involved Voicemail: ⁠719-408-0132⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Shop⁠ ⁠TyriLights⁠

JD sits down with Ben Azam, founder of TRUKD, to talk through how a personal need for a cleaner camp setup turned into a Pittsburgh-built, modular truck bed rack system. They get into real-world fitment quirks (tonneau covers, different bed shapes, and why nothing is truly “standard”), materials and finish choices (stainless vs. aluminum, powder coat, and hardware), and what it actually feels like to scale a product company without losing your mind. Along the way, they swap trail-and-travel stories—Holy Cross plans, Sedona tire fixes, Starlink “just in case” moments, and why paper MVUM/BLM maps still earn a spot in the glovebox. TRUKD (T-R-U-K-D) 📍 Trails and Destinations Holy Cross City (Colorado) Georgetown, Colorado Clear Creek County, Colorado Sedona, Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona Point Pleasant, West Virginia (Mothman country) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 🛠️ Gear and Tools TRUKD modular bed rack system Tonneau cover (tri-fold style mentioned) Rooftop tent Awning Starlink satellite internet GlueTread tire repair kit Toyo Open Country R/T Trail tires Gaia GPS onX Offroad Purple Lizard Maps USFS MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) BLM georeferenced PDF maps 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups Backroads of Appalachia Gambler 500 🚙 Community Shoutouts Ben Azam / TRUKD 🗓️ Events and Resources Overland Expo East Overland Expo Pacific Northwest (PNW) Overland Expo Mountain West (Loveland, CO) Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Range to Ranch (Idaho) 24 Hours of Appalachia: Mothman’s Revenge 📞 Get Involved Call / voicemail: 719-408-0132 Apple Podcasts Instagram Website Shop TyriLights

This one’s straight from the garage: quick rig and life updates up top (the lights crushed it, it wasn’t the power-steering pump, and yes—we aired those tires way down on purpose). We traded a little friendly grief about beadlocks and link setups, then hit a short news run with gear worth watching, event notes, and a couple access items you’ll actually care about before your next trip. The back half is all you—voicemails with a solid trail win, a “learned it the hard way” moment, and one eerily on-point call about getting stuck in the sand that turned into real talk about prep, recovery, and doing it right on public land. 📍 Trails and Destinations Moab, Utah (TrailsOffroad Region Page) Sand Hollow, Utah (TrailsOffroad Region Page) Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area — AOAA (TrailsOffroad Park Page) 🛠️ Gear and Tools Starlink APEX Designs USA — Rapid Precision Valve Power Tank — On-Board Air Beadlock Marketplace TYRI Off-Road Lighting 🚙 Community and Advocacy Groups BlueRibbon Coalition Stay The Trail (Colorado) Tread Lightly! 🚙 Community Shoutouts @beatricejku @mudhorn_gladiator @mechanic_jk @frans_jl_adventures @srgoffroad 📰 Legal and Policy Topics BRC Updates: Recent OHV Access Wins BRC – Operation: Accessible Stay The Trail – MVUM & Smart Maps Tread Lightly! – Partnerships & Support 📞 Get Involved Call the Show: 719-408-0132 Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow on Instagram Visit the Website Grab the Shop Check out TyriLights

JD and the crew are back to catch-up with show regulars Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator) Calvin Pulda of SRG Offroad, Joe the Mechanic, and Fran Adler from Fran’s JL Adventures. The crew swaps SEMA takeaways, winter wheeling plans, and East-vs-West trail talk—from Moab and Sand Hollow to AOAA and the Ben Franklin Range—sprinkled with real-world fixes like driveshaft choices, lighting that actually helps at night, and what to pack before the snow runs. Fran adds a front-row perspective and Joe brings the wrench-turner reality check, while the gang keeps it grounded with trail etiquette and access reminders. If you’re mapping EJS prep or plotting a cold-weather shakedown, this one’s equal parts trip planning, gear wisdom, and shop-floor honesty. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab, Utah Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA), Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Range, Pennsylvania 🛠️ Gear and Tools JKS Manufacturing (referenced for JL/JT fitment talk) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Fran Adler: Fran’s JL Adventures Calvin: SRG Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Stay the Trail BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics SEMA trip recaps and takeaways (general discussion) EJS prep chatter and shop talk (general discussion) 📅 Events and Resources Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) AOAA – Park Info & Events 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us grow on Apple Podcasts: The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/ Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off: https://tyrilights.com

JD is joined by Keenan Campbell, Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator, and Calvin from SRG Offroad for a post–Trail Hero debrief that’s equal parts laughter, trail tales, and behind-the-scenes insight. The crew swaps stories from Sand Mountain—including wild moments on East Rim, Double Sammy, and Triple 7s—and revisits highlights from Trail Hero Expeditions Episode 1 on Speed Sport 1. From broken sway bars and side-by-sides to concert critiques and bird-related mishaps, it’s a chaotic, hilarious recap of one of the biggest off-road events of the year. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah East Rim Trail West Rim Trail Triple 7s Double Sammy John’s Trail 🛠️ Gear and Tools ARB Old Man Emu 660 lb Coils MagnaFlow Exhaust Systems DV8 Offroad Hitch Skid Plate BFGoodrich Tires Rugged Radios 🚙 Community Shoutouts JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Keenan Campbell (guest) Calvin: SRG Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Premiere on Speed Sport 1 Amazon Prime Live TV Integration for Speed Sport 1 🗓 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2025 Winter 4x4 Jamboree 2025 Speed Sport 1 Broadcast Schedule 📞 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: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/ Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use Code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % Off

In this reflective episode of The Trailhead, JD and the crew address “The Incident,” an unexpected Jeep accident that tested everyone’s focus, teamwork, and community spirit. They open up about what happened, how they responded, and the outpouring of support that followed from fellow off-roaders. The team talks about how the Jeep was ultimately recovered by the famous Matt’s Off-Road Recovery, a reminder of the incredible network that exists within the off-road world. It’s a candid and heartfelt conversation that sheds light on safety, camaraderie, and how quickly the off-road family rallies when things go wrong. The team also talks about lessons learned on and off the trail, the gear that helped when it mattered most, and what comes next for the show. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Tyri Offroad Lights Motobilt Rock Hard 4x4 PSC Motorsports Steering Recovery Gear – Factor 55 🚙 Community Shoutouts JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Pope & Randi: JemandtheMisfit Alyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZ Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Rich Klein Trail Hero Matt’s Off-Road Recovery 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Safety and Community Response Supporting Fellow Off-Roaders After Incidents Gear Essentials for Emergency Recovery 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero X Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2025 All-4-Fun 2025 📞 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: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/ Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

This episode is a recap of and marks the show’s first major adventure — a five-day overland journey spanning Utah, Arizona, and Nevada following the recording of Trail Hero: Expeditions, a new offroad reality show. The crew reflects on what it took to pull off such a massive expedition from cast to crew, from long travel days and desert heat to the rewarding moments around camp. Listeners will hear stories of breathtaking sunrise views at the Grand Canyon, challanging moments, and the lessons learned while navigating new terrain. This episode captures our side of the Trail Hero Expeditions story — the behind-the-scenes chaos, the laughs, and the moments that tied it all together — before we hand the mic to the individual teams whose interviews will roll out over the coming weeks. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Behind the Reef Road, Utah Green River, Utah Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (North Rim) 🛠️ Gear and Tools Ride Dog Tracking Equipment Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts Alyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZ Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Rich Klein (Trail Hero) 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📅 Events & Resources: Trail Hero Expeditions Trail Hero 2025 Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2025 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us reach our next milestone — write one here. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/ Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD sits down with Rich Klein—founder of Trail Hero and mind behind the brand-new Trail Hero Expeditions reality series—for an inside look at the 570-mile, five-day overlanding challenge that zig-zagged through Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and is airing on Speed Sport 1. From jaw-dropping sunsets above Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon rim to campfire camaraderie at Sand Hollow State Park, they unpack what it takes to film a TV show entirely off-road—plus a few behind-the-scenes miracles that kept production rolling. Rich explains how casting works, why smaller-tire rigs can still shine, and what’s in store for Season 2 (applications are open!). 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Zion National Park, Utah Grand Canyon – Whitmore Overlook, Arizona Drummond Island, Michigan 🛠️ Gear and Tools Tyri Offroad Lights RideDog GPS Tracker Warn Winch (official site) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Adam: RideDog Glenn Plake JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Rich Klein: Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions Season 1 TV Debut Trail Hero 2025 Event Preview 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2025 Apply for Trail Hero Expeditions Season 2 📞 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—write one here. Follow us on Instagram! @TheTrailheadPodcast Visit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/ Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights—use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

JD sits down with Loren Campbell of the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) to talk about Moab trail reopenings. They break down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new Travel Management reconsideration and explain how off-roaders can submit effective comments about getting back in the 317 miles of Moab we lost. The pair also cover the proposed Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, the power of calling your senators, and practical tips for writing persuasive, trail-saving feedback. 📍 Trails and Destinations Plan B (Sand Hollow, UT) Spring Canyon Point (Moab, UT) 10 Mile Point (Moab, UT) Sand Mountain OHV Area 🛠️ Gear and Tools Starlink Portable Satellite Internet – ideal for remote uploads and on-trail connectivity. 👥 Community & Advocacy Groups BlueRibbon Coalition – ShareTrails.org Colorado OHV Coalition (COHVCO) – COHVCO.org Ride With Respect – RideWithRespect.org Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) – UtahPLA.com ⚖️ Legal & Policy Topics BLM Moab Travel-Management Reconsideration – UPLA “Help Us Save 199 Miles” page Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act (S. 4553) – Congress.gov bill text 📅 Events & Resources Route Reports / Comment Toolkit – UPLA “Route Reports” BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center – ShareTrails.org