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

JD is joined by Angie (Purple Haze JKU) and Calvin (@srgoffroad) for an episode that’s equal parts wheeling strategy and policy pulse‑check. The crew swaps plans for October’s Trail Hero at Sand Hollow, relives wild moments on Table Mesa’s “Crap Shoot,” and talks about celeb encounters on Porcupine Rim. They talk camera drones (DJI Air 3 and more), dish on overlanding upgrades, and sound the alarm on proposed air‑space restrictions over King of the Hammers land plus Sedona’s brand‑new OHV speed limit. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler mods, trail‑access advocacy, and crisp 4K footage of rock gardens—buckle up and hit play.

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Table Mesa OHV Area “Crap Shoot,” Arizona
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• Johnson Valley OHV Area, California

• Porcupine Rim, Moab, Utah

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• DJI Air 3 Drone

• DJI Osmo Pocket 3

• Insta360 Ace Pro

• GoPro HERO 12 Black

• LavaBox Portable Fire Pit

• Starlink Roam

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Angie (Purple Haze JKU)

• Calvin – SRG Offroad

• JD – MeAndMyYellowJK

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Marine Corps proposes restricted airspace over Johnson Valley (KOH land)

• Sedona adopts Arizona’s first OHV‑specific speed‑limit ordinance

• Trail Hero X 2025 preview & volunteer sign‑ups

• DJI Air 3 & Insta360 action‑cam tips

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero X 2025

• King of the Hammers 2025

• Easter Jeep Safari 2025

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719‑408‑0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! We’re one away from a giveaway at 30 reviews — 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 hangs out with Calvin (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox) and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator for a laugh-packed “second show.” Bryan relives his slow-motion flop on Panther Rock at Windrock Park, Keenan’s sway-bar shearing mishap on the legendary Rubicon Trail earns a live roast, and everyone gears up for the fast-approaching Trail Hero extravaganza. From Costco cult jokes and “truck-claw” upgrades to epic fail-video breakdowns, the crew swaps recovery tips, event plans, and hot-seat voicemails. Strap in for locker-light woes, deep-water Duramax drama, and an open invite to leave your own voicemail for the show!

📍 Trails and Destinations

• Windrock Park, Tennessee – Panther Rock & V-Notch chatter

• Rubicon Trail, California

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah (“Trail Hero” base)

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• RockJock AntiRock Sway-Bar System

• RotopaX Fuel & Water Packs

• Rock Jock Track & Sway-Bar Components

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin: SRG Offroad

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero X 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

📞 Get involved!

• Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.

• Write a review! We’re inching toward a giveaway at 30 reviews — Write one here.

• Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast

• Visit the site: The Trailhead Network

• Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/

• Discounts for Trailheads!

  • Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

It’s the first show of fall, and JD is joined by Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) for a laughter-packed catch‑up. The crew swaps Trail Hero prep plans, debates the merits of Starlink for on‑trail connectivity, and tests out Truck Claws as a space‑saving alternative to traction boards. Bryan relives carnage on Sand Hollow’s Rattle Rock, Calvin demos a DIY battery re‑wire, and JD finally wheels the Yellow JK without breaking it—plus he teases a booth and live shows in vendor row. From overlanding routes through Page and Kanab to speed‑trap drones in New Mexico, this episode fires on every cylinder. Tune in for practical gear talk, wild road‑trip stories, and plenty of off‑road recovery tips.

📍Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• White Pocket, Arizona

• Cinder Hills OHV Area, Arizona

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• SumoSprings

• Starlink Mobility

• Truck Claws Recovery Spikes

• Pull Pal Land Anchor

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox

• Calvin (SRG Offroad)

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• Utah Public Lands Alliance

• BlueRibbon Coalition

📰 News Topics

• Starlink Expands Off‑Grid Coverage for Overlanders

• Truck Claws Demo Shows Winch‑Free Recovery Potential

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

• Jeep Beach

📞 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