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 Trails
• Best Offroad Trails near Rainier, Washington
• Evans Creek / Trail #519, Washington
• Rampart Range Road, Colorado

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Jeep Wrangler
• Motobilt Jeep JK/JKU Parts
• K&N Filters
• KC HiLiTES Off-Road Lights
• Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Tires
• Dometic Electric Coolers
• Dynatrac Jeep JK Axle Assemblies
• Dana 44 Front Crate Axle
• FOX Motorsports Shocks

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Action Driving Collective
• Angela Rickerson: Ronda Rhino
• Bailey Campbell
• DirtFish Rally School
• Emily Miller
• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK
• Michael Graham
• Olympia Jeep
• Rebelle Rally
• Riley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail Coins
• Ryan Weisenfeld: OLYJK
• Shelby Hall Off-Road
• Trails Offroad

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition
• Rampart Range Motorized Management Committee
• Trails Preservation Alliance

📅 Events and Resources

• Rebelle Rally
• Double A Rally / Team 102
• DirtFish Rally School
• Action Driving Collective
• King of the Hammers
• Trail Hero Expeditions

📞 Get involved!

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Credits

Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson