The Trailhead an Offroad Show

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 DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahZion National Park, UtahGrand Canyon – Whitmore Overlook, ArizonaDrummond Island, Michigan🛠️ Gear and ToolsTyri Offroad LightsRideDog GPS TrackerWarn Winch (official site)🚙 Community ShoutoutsAdam: RideDogGlenn PlakeJD: MeAndMyYellowJKRich Klein: Trail Hero🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)📰 News TopicsTrail Hero Expeditions Season 1 TV DebutTrail Hero 2025 Event Preview📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2025Apply 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! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead 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 DestinationsPlan B (Sand Hollow, UT)Spring Canyon Point (Moab, UT)10 Mile Point (Moab, UT)Sand Mountain OHV Area🛠️ Gear and ToolsStarlink Portable Satellite Internet – ideal for remote uploads and on-trail connectivity.👥 Community & Advocacy GroupsBlueRibbon Coalition – ShareTrails.orgColorado OHV Coalition (COHVCO) – COHVCO.orgRide With Respect – RideWithRespect.orgUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) – UtahPLA.com⚖️ Legal & Policy TopicsBLM Moab Travel-Management Reconsideration – UPLA “Help Us Save 199 Miles” pageOutdoor Americans with Disabilities Act (S. 4553) – Congress.gov bill text📅 Events & ResourcesRoute Reports / Comment Toolkit – UPLA “Route Reports”BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center – ShareTrails.org

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 DestinationsWindrock Park, Tennessee – Panther Rock & V-Notch chatterRubicon Trail, CaliforniaSand Hollow State Park, Utah (“Trail Hero” base)🛠️ Gear and ToolsRockJock AntiRock Sway-Bar SystemRotopaX Fuel & Water PacksRock Jock Track & Sway-Bar Components🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJKBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon Coalition📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero X 2025Great 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! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

JD kicks back with Calvin (SRG Offroad) and Arizona wheelers Steve Botkin. The crew roast viral off‑road fail videos—Jeep bunny‑hops, pink‑Ford Bronco lawn darts, and more—while dropping hard‑earned rock‑crawling tips and overlanding gear hacks. Calvin reveals that Trail Hero Expeditions hits Speed Sport 1 & Prime Video October 8 and confirms he’ll return as chase‑crew next year. War‑stories of snapped pitman arms on Terminator Trail spark debates on snorkels, lockers, and Jeep Wrangler mods. Smash play for laughs, lessons, and community shout‑outs—then call 719‑408‑0132 and tell us how you would have handled the carnage!📍Trails and DestinationsUpper & Lower Terminator Trails, Table Mesa, AZSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsTeraflex Suspension ComponentsSafari SnorkelDana 44 AxleMoog Pitman Arm🚙 Community ShoutoutsCalvin — SRG OffroadDom — Adventures by KnightJD — MeAndMyYellowJKKeenan — (listener voicemail legend)Nathan — the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorSteve & Katie Botkin🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)📰 News TopicsTrail Hero Expeditions TV Series Premiere – Oct 8 2025📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero Expeditions TV Premiere — Oct 8 2025Overland Expo West 2025📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719‑408‑0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help us unlock a swag‑pack at 30 Apple Podcast reviews.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

In this Unfiltered check‑in, JD, Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Steve Botkin toss the script and trade real‑time updates on life, rigs, and the show itself. Hear what’s broken, what’s fixed, and what’s next—from JD’s lifter saga and Steve's KRX upgrades to the Calvin's Starlink camp hacks. The crew dishes backstage news, listener milestones, and why Trail Hero Expeditions pending TV release is causing stress on the guys. They still manage rapid‑fire takes on the Wrangler TPMS recall, touch on the hard‑won Oceano Dunes victory, and the race for just a few more Apple reviews to unlock that swag‑pack giveaway.📍 Trails and Destinations: Sand Hollow OHV Area, UtahRampart Range Road, ColoradoMosquito Pass, ColoradoPearl Pass, ColoradoSchofield Pass, Colorado🔧 Gear and Tools: Starlink Roam Satellite InternetKawasaki KRX 1000Tyri Off‑Road Lights8‑Gang Switch PanelARB Winch Line Weight🌎 Advocacy & Conservation:Me_And_My_Yellow_JKSRG OffroadUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsJeep Wrangler TPMS Recall — Nearly 79 k units affected (Mopar Insiders)California Supreme Court upholds OHV use at Oceano Dunes (California Courts Newsroom)📅 Events & Resources: Trail Hero X 2025Trail  Hero  Expeditions — TV premiere Oct 8 on SPEED SPORT 1 + Amazon Prime📞 Get InvolvedLeave 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! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (SRG Offroad), and Nathan (the unpaid intern aka Mudhorn Gladiator) pack this extra-long live show with fresh off-road buzz. They debate Jeep’s surprise decision to keep the Hemi V-8-powered Wrangler 392 alive, swap plans to torture-test a new Trail Claw traction device on Arizona’s Table Mesa and Lower Terminator trails, and react to a drunk-driver-sparked blaze at Sand Hollow State Park that has land-use advocates fired up. Add in shop-time jokes, a public invite for Holly Fowler (MischiefMakerJK) to crash the mic, and you’ve got two-plus hours of rock-crawling camaraderie and real-world trail talk. Tune in for V-8 rumors, fire-safety lessons, and a gear review you won’t want to miss! 📍Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahTable Mesa Road West, ArizonaLower Terminator, Table Mesa, Arizona🛠️ Gear and ToolsTruckClaws Trail Claw Off-Road Traction Aid🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadHolly Fowler: MischiefMakerJKJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsJeep reverses course—Wrangler 392 Hemi lives for 2025 moparinsiders.comATV driver sparks Sand Hollow wildfire; DUI arrest follows torquenews.com🔥Wrangler 4xe recall adds software fix for fire-risk batteries📅 Events and ResourcesBLM planning improvements at Table Mesa Recreation Area📞 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! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads: Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

JD, Bryan (Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox), Calvin (@srgoffroad), and Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator circle up for a lively episode packed with summer wheeling prep, gear gossip, and privacy talk. The crew digs into Instagram’s new location-sharing default, Calvin’s soon-to-arrive tent & awning, and Bryan’s marathon wrench-fest on Mischief Maker before Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion. JD vents about another round of lifetime-warranty drama on his JK, while everyone debates the merits of the new TruckClaws emergency traction kit. Hot temps, hotter tires, and a few laughs about $100 K Hellcat Durangos round out the night. Tune in for practical tips, spirited banter, and off-road recovery insights! (Keywords: Instagram privacy, Jeep warranty, off-road recovery, Windrock Park, Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion)📍Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahWindrock Park, TennesseeWhite Pocket, Arizona🛠️ Gear and ToolsTruckClaws II Emergency Traction AidRockJock Suspension & SteeringDometic Powered CoolersMaxtrax Recovery BoardsPro Eagle Off-Road JacksKenda Klever R/T & M/T TiresBFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3Maxxis Trepador Sticky Competition Tires🚙 Community ShoutoutsAlyssa: HoldMyCoffee_AZBeatrice JKU the Lunchbox (Bryan)Calvin @srgoffroadHolly: MischiefMakerJKUJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsInstagram rolls out default location-sharing; here’s how to turn it off$101K Dodge Durango Hellcat “Brass Monkey” finaleSpeculation on Hemi V8 returning for 2025 SRT modelsJK 3.6 L Pentastar lifter failures and Mopar lifetime warranty hurdles🔥 TruckClaws traction device sparks debate in the off-road community📅 Events and ResourcesGreat Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2025Trail Hero 2025Overland Expo Mountain West 2025📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help us climb the charts on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the site: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear: https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads – Tyri Off-Road Lights (Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off)

News, beaters, and brutal lessons—with details you can use. We hit the week’s biggest off‑road stories (Stellantis earnings pain, ongoing 4xe overheating chatter, and Banks’ Cummins grid‑heater fix), then stack an under‑$5K beater build list with real‑world pros/cons: axle strength, IFS vs. solid‑axle tradeoffs, gearing, cooling, parts costs, and where rust hides. You’ll also get a practical day‑one upgrade checklist—tires, fluids, brakes, recovery points, and a $300 “don’t‑get‑stuck” kit. Finally, we pause the fail clips and break down exactly what went wrong—bad rigging, unsafe anchors, no spotter, and throttle panic—and show the quick habits that keep you wheeling instead of wrenching.📍Trails and DestinationsHell’s Revenge, Moab, UtahFins and Things, Moab, UtahBlack Bear Pass, ColoradoGemini Bridges, Moab, UtahSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsBanks Monster-Ram IntakeJeep Wrangler 4xeSteer Smarts YETI Steering🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin & Jennifer: SRG OffroadCletus McFarlaneDan Grec: The Road Chose MeJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMatt (Modern Offroad)Mike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorSteer Smarts🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsStellantis posts $2.7 billion H1 2025 loss; Jeep & Ram the lone bright spots 🔥Jeep 4xe overheating woes & Moab charging-station debateCummins 8-speed upgrade & Banks Monster-Ram grid-heater fixSEMA 2026 build plans + Black Crows & Queens of the Stone Age announced for 2025 show📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2025Overland Expo West 2025SEMA Show 2025📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help push us past 30 reviews on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads!Tyri Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15 % off

In this short episode where the first part of our live panel got cut off but what you do get is a fast, conversational catch‑up with JD, Calvin & Jennifer (SRG Offroad), Bryan (Beatrice JKU), Nathan (Mudhorn Gladiator), and Mike (JKTrlFnder). We swap Sand Hollow sand‑trap stories, talk the ‘Jurassic World’ Badge of Honor app mess, react to Stellantis’ $2.7B news, and share practical gear takes (RotopaX, Pull Pal, kinetic ropes). Shorter episode, same laughs and trail talk.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahBackway to Crown King, ArizonaDrummond Island, Michigan🛠️ Gear and ToolsRotopaX Diesel PackPull Pal Land AnchorYankum Kinetic Recovery Rope🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin & Jennifer: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsJeep’s Jurassic World Badge of Hojmnor crashes the appStellantis posts $2.7 billion H1 2025 loss amid tariffs📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero X 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—review us on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @TheTrailheadPodcastVisit the site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD welcomes Marc Lawson, owner of The Jeep Lab and founder of the Florida Trail Team Challenge, for a deep dive into Florida’s most intense off-road competition. With 45 challenges packed into one weekend—from recovery drills to blindfolded driving, marksmanship, survival tasks, and GPS navigation—the event simulates real-world wheeling scenarios that test skill, endurance, and teamwork. They discuss the evolution of the Challenge, the importance of Tread Lightly! ethics, and how trail stewardship is reshaping access in Florida’s Citrus Wildlife Management Area. Plus, Marc shares that you CAN wheel in Florida, building partnerships with organizations like the Florida Off-Road Foundation, and what it takes to pull off a volunteer-driven event that’s as exhausting as it is unforgettable.📍Trails and DestinationsCitrus Wildlife Management Area, FLCroom Wildlife Management Area, FLOcala National Forest, FLUwharrie National Forest, NCMoab Rim, UTPoison Spider Mesa, UTRubicon Trail, CA🛠️ Gear and ToolsAvenza Maps – used by FL forest managersGaia GPSonX OffroadPull-Pal land anchorHigh-Lift JackSacrificial socket & U-joint repair kitsThrowing knives & axes (Forged in Fire-style marksmanship)GPS trackers via Stinger Offroad / M2M Tech🚙 Community ShoutoutsMarc Lawson: The Jeep LabTampa Jeep CrewFlorida Trail StompersJD: MeAndMyYellowJK🌎 Advocacy & ConservationTread Lightly!Florida Off-Road FoundationBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News and NotesThe 2022 Jeep Gladiator has widespread engine issues—Marc is on his third motor.Paved roads in Citrus WMA caused controversy, but only improve access for equestrians and campers.QR-code signage now directs users to official trail maps—Marc’s team helped install them during last year’s event.The Florida Off-Road License Plate helps fund on-the-ground trail improvement.Jeep vs. Bronco: Marc says the 392 Wrangler wouldn’t exist if not for the Bronco Raptor.📅 Events and ResourcesFlorida Trail Team ChallengeThe Jeep LabFlorida Off-Road Foundation📞 Get InvolvedLeave a voicemail: Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review: Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram: @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our site: thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop MerchDiscounts: Use code TRAILHEAD15 at Tyri Lights for 15% off

What do you get when you combine a busted fan, self-destructing tires, and a 3.8-liter engine with an attitude? This week’s episode of The Trailhead is an off-road update show you don’t want to miss. JD hosts the ultimate Jeep roundtable with Bryan (@beatrice_jku), Nathan (@mudhorn_gladiator), Ryan from Off-Road Campfire, and Calvin & Jennifer from SRG Offroad. Nathan recaps his muddy misadventures at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and explains why renting a side-by-side in Alaska beats towing his Gladiator cross-country. Ryan shares the latest from his JK ownership saga, podcasting detours, and why his tires are falling apart one lug at a time. Bryan updates us from the desert heat of Phoenix and gives an inside look at RPM Steering’s shop move, while Calvin and Jennifer have all the sarcastic comments for the tire damage, desert runs, and tire patch debates at 110°.From tire disasters and JL steering box woes to portal axle dreams and JK vs. everything arguments, it’s equal parts wheeling wisdom and Trailhead-grade roasting. Whether you're a diehard Jeeper or just curious about what it takes to keep these rigs rolling, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and off-road chaos.📍 Trails and DestinationsBantam Jeep Heritage FestivalSand Hollow State ParkWindrock Park🛠️ Gear and ToolsApex Designs Rapid Precision Tire InflatorRPM SteeringGlueTread Tire Repair KitMore Flight Tire Repair Solutions🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: @me_and_my_yellow_jkBryan: @beatrice_jkuNathan: @mudhorn_gladiatorCalvin & Jennifer: @srgoffroadRyan: Off-Road Campfire🌎 Advocacy & ConservationTread Lightly!Stay the Trail Colorado🖊️ News TopicsTire disintegration and sidewall failuresJL aluminum steering box issues and electronic steering woes🗓️ Events and ResourcesTrail HeroGreat Smoky Mountain Jeep InvasionEaster Jeep Safari (EJS)King of the Hammers📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com

In this episode of The Trailhead, JD sits down with Bo Rosa, president of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA), to dig into one of the Southeast’s most committed off-road advocacy groups. Representing more than 13,000 members, SFWDA has been championing conservation, education, and recreation since 1987—long before hashtags and highlight reels.Bo shares how the organization led the fight to reopen the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, how they partner with local clubs to repair trails and open new OHV parks, and what it takes to lead one of the country’s most effective regional off-road associations. From fielding middle-of-the-night recovery calls to funding grants, this conversation covers everything from broken axles to policy battles. Whether you're in Tennessee or Colorado, you'll walk away inspired to do your part and stay the trail.📍 Trails and DestinationsDaniel Boone Backcountry BywayWindrock Park, TennesseeUwharrie National Forest, North CarolinaBeasley Knob OHV Trail System, GeorgiaGolden Mountain Park, Tennessee🛠️ Gear and ToolsExtremeTerrain Clean Trail Grant ProgramSFWDA Membership Info🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJK — InstagramBo Rosa: Southern Four Wheel Drive Association — Website🌎 Advocacy & ConservationSFWDA Education & Trail ProgramsBlueRibbon CoalitionTread Lightly!📘 News TopicsDaniel Boone Byway lawsuit and winAlabama OHV legislation updatesSFWDA’s role as a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization🗓️ Events and ResourcesTrailFest – Spring EventDixie Run – Fall Event📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com

This week’s Trailhead Live is a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped, Jeep technical alerts issued, and a rooftop tent debate you won’t want to miss. JD is joined by Loren Campbell, Kristy Byers, Amy and Mike Malone, Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Calvin and Jennifer from SRG Offroad for an unfiltered discussion about what’s changing fast in the off-road world—and what it means for all of us.From real talk about land use and trail-saving strategies to pent-up rants about warranties and Jeep gear, this one delivers a mix of policy, personality, and perspective. If you’ve got questions about public land, Pentastar problems, or puffy tents—you’re in the right place.📘 News TopicsRoadless Rule Repealed: Nearly 59 million acres of national forest land may see improved access thanks to the rollback of a rule that blocked road developmentBLM Comment Policy Overturned: The “substantive comment” rule was eliminated, opening the door for more public voices to be heardTrail Saver Program: Loren shares how Utah’s UPLA is organizing personal trail stories and photos for future land use fightsThe Lee Amendment Dropped: A controversial land sale proposal is removed from the budget bill—JD and Loren explain why it matteredPentastar Engine TSB: Jeep releases a Technical Service Bulletin for 2018–2025 Wranglers and Gladiators experiencing camshaft/rocker wear issuesJeep × Dometic Air Tent: A lightweight, inflatable, officially licensed rooftop tent makes waves—and sparks debate among the crew📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Mountain, UtahDrummond Island, Michigan🛠️ Gear and ToolsJeep + Dometic Air Tent (concept)Carobotor Dash SystemsPentastar TSB Overview – Wrangler & Gladiator 2018–2025🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJK — InstagramLoren Campbell: UPLAAmy & Mike Malone: Midwest KrawlersJustin: KrashFabKristy Byers: VisitDrummondSteve Botkin: EpicAdventureDuoSRG Offroad – Calvin & Jennifer: Instagram🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionTread Lightly!Stay the Trail ColoradoUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)🗓️ Events and ResourcesSunflower Trail RideKing of the Hammers📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com

On this jam-packed roundtable edition of The Trailhead, JD hosts updates from a panel of familiar voices that have been guests on the show before. From Mike and Amy Malone of Midwest Krawlers to Loren Campbell, Kristy Beyer, and Justin from KrashFab, Steve Botkin, and Jennifer and Calvin from SRG Offroad, the group shares stories from recent trail events, gear wins and fails, and plans for what's next. JD even dishes on his now infamous Sand Hollow incident,  It’s everything you love about The Trailhead—laughs, land use, and community updates.📍 Trails and DestinationsDrummond IslandMoab Area Trails🛠️ Gear and ToolsKrashFab Offroad Fabrication🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJK — InstagramMidwest KrawlersKristy: @drummondislandjeepgirl — InstagramJustin: KrashFab — Website🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionTread Lightly!Stay the Trail ColoradoLoren Campbell: Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)📘 News TopicsTrail Hero X reflectionsLand use efforts across the countryAI tools for comment writingTrail Saver initiative📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com

What do broken Gladiators, exploded oil pumps, and wildly unfiltered voicemails have in common? This episode. JD's back with Nathan, Alyssa, Kerry, and Bryan—are all back in the virtual studio and unpacking the chaos of the last few months. JD and Nathan share behind-the-scenes moments from Trail Hero X, including media madness and sandblasted gear. Alyssa’s been chasing desert sunsets—until her oil pump blew up. Kerry’s JL made it home, but his axle didn’t. And Bryan? He’s got updates on his builds, upgrades, and a few unfiltered thoughts to toss into the fire. Toss in our regular laughs and a voicemail that might require an exorcism—we're back we're officially back, at The Trailhead.📍 Trails and DestinationsTop of the World, UtahSand Hollow State Park🛠️ Gear and ToolsBluetti AC200MAX + Solar PanelsGoal Zero Yeti Power StationARB Dual CompressorJackery Battery Pack🚙 Community ShoutoutsJD: MeAndMyYellowJK — InstagramAlyssa: @holdmycoffee_az — InstagramNathan: @mudhorn_gladiator — InstagramKerry: @thetrailtraveler — InstagramBryan: @beatrice_jku — Instagram🌎 Advocacy & ConservationTread Lightly!Stay the Trail Colorado🗓️ Events and ResourcesTrail HeroEJS – Easter Jeep SafariKing of the Hammers📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review us on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website: www.thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear: Shop nowTrailhead Discount: Tyri Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 at tyrilights.com