The Trailhead an Offroad Show

Trail Hero Expeditions Cooked Their Jeep | THX Series #8 | Ep 144

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 [https://trailherox.com/jackson-off-road-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📍Trails and Destinations · Arizona Strip / Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument [https://www.blm.gov/visit/grand-canyon-parashant-national-monument?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Big Bear, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/big-bear?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Calico Ghost Town, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/calico-ghost-town?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Dixie National Forest OHV Areas, Utah [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/recreation/opportunities/highway-vehicles-ohv?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Grand Canyon-Parashant 4x4 Travel Safety [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/4x4-vehicles-and-off-pavement-travel-safety.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Johnson Valley, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/regions/johnson-valley?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Lime Kiln Canyon, Nevada [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/nevada/trails/4176-lime-kiln-canyon?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Mojave Road, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/trails/1043-mojave-road?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo, California [https://www.parks.ca.gov/OceanoDunes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Parker Strip / Crossroads OHV Area, Arizona [https://www.blm.gov/visit/crossroads-ohv-area?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Sand Hollow State Park, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Santiago Peak / Main Divide South, California [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/california/trails/1048-3s04-main-divide-south-santiago-peak-aka-saddleback-mountain?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Whitmore Canyon Overlook, Arizona [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/whitmore-canyon-overlook-whitmore-point.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🛠️ Gear and Tools · CartoTracks [https://www.cartotracks.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · GoPro Cameras [https://gopro.com/en/us/] · Hi-Lift Jack [https://hi-lift.com/] · MORRFlate Multi-Tire Inflation Systems [https://morrflate.com/product-category/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Starlink · VIAIR Portable Air Compressors [https://viaircorp.com/collections/portables] 🚙 Community Shoutouts · American Adventure Lab [https://americanadventurelab.com/] · Bo Parham and Joshua Hull: Jackson Off-Road [https://trailherox.com/jackson-off-road-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Inland Empire Four Wheelers [https://www.ie4w.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Inland Jeep [https://www.inlandjeep.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] · Ride Dog GPS Security [https://www.instagram.com/ridedogsecurity/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Rich Klein and Trail Hero [https://www.thetrailhero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X [https://trailherox.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Victor Valley 4 Wheelers 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation · BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org] · California Four Wheel Drive Association [https://www.cal4wheel.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · CORVA – California Off-Road Vehicle Association [https://www.corva.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics · Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1 [https://speedsport1.com/shows/trail-hero-x/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X Season One [https://trailherox.com/season-one-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📅 Events and Resources · All-4-Fun [https://mhjc.clubexpress.com/all4fun?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · King of the Hammers [https://kingofthehammers.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Night of Destruction at Perris Auto Speedway [https://www.perrisautospeedway.com/class/nightofdestruction.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Rebelle Rally [https://www.rebellerally.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero [https://www.thetrailhero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] · Trail Hero X 2026 [https://trailherox.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📞 Get involved! · Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. · Write a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews. · Follow us on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] Stay updated on our latest news and announcements. · Visit The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] · Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] · Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad · Discounts for Trailheads! · Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guests: Bo Parham and Josh Hull of Jackson Off-Road

He Built the Bag He Couldn’t Buy | Waypoint Series | Ep 143

JD sits down with Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] and NBX Trail Gear [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/shop?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 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-Wheeling [https://novascotia.com/explore-nova-scotia/outdoor-activities-tours/atv-offroad-4wheeling/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * New Brunswick Overland Adventure [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/tours?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Gaspésie Peninsula, Quebec [https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en/where-to-go/routes-and-itineraries/grand-tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Northern Quebec / Nunavik [https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en-us/where-to-go/regions-of-quebec/nunavik?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Vermont [https://vermontvacation.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * NBX Trail Gear [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/shop?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * G.A.R.B. 2.1 [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/g-a-r-b-2-0?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * XXL GARB 2.1 [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/xxl-garb-2-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Tailgate G.A.R.B. [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/garb-2-0-mini?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 5 lbs Propane Tank Carrier 2.0 [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/5-lbs-propane-tank-carrier-2-0?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 11 lbs Propane Tank Carrier [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/11lbs-propane-tank-carrier?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Bouge RV Diesel Heater Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/bouge-rv-diesel-heater-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Chainsaw Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/chainsaw-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Griddle Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/griddle-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Massive Annex Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/massive-annex-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Overlander Travel Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/overlander-travel-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Multi Purpose Kit Bag / Air Compressor Bag [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/product-page/multi-purpose-kit-bag?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Rebel Off Road Flatbed Tray and Canopy System [https://rebeloffroad.com/rebel-flatbed-tray-canopy-system?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Deluxe [https://www.alu-cab.com/products/alu-cab-canopy-camper-deluxe/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Tune M1 Truck Camper [https://www.tuneoutdoor.com/tune-m1?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * FIFTYTEN Off-Road Campers [https://fiftyten.de/en-de?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * CORDURA Advanced Fabrics [https://cordura.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Trasharoo [https://www.trasharoo.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * RockJock 4x4 [https://www.rockjock4x4.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 2025 Jeep Gladiator [https://www.jeep.com/gladiator.html] * GoPro Cameras [https://gopro.com/] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * 395JNKY * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * NorthBound Expeditions on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/northboundexpeditions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NorthBound Expeditions on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nb_expeditions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NorthBound Expeditions on Facebook * Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org] * Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics * Nova Scotia Travel and Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires [https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/travel-activities-woods-restricted-prevent-wildfires?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Nova Scotia Provincewide Woods Ban Court Ruling [https://globalnews.ca/news/11807547/nova-scotias-provincewide-ban/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * New Brunswick Fire Watch and Outdoor Activity Restrictions [https://saintjohn.ca/en/news-and-notices/important-notice-provincial-update-fire-watch-and-outdoor-activity-restrictions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📅 Events and Resources * NBX Adventure New Brunswick [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/tours?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NBX Planning Resources [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/trip-planning?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NBX Minimum Requirements [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NB Expedition - Beginnings [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/post/nb-expedition-beginnings?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NorthBound Expeditions Blog [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/blog?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NorthBound Expeditions Media / Adventure Driven Productions [https://www.nbexpeditions.com/media?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. * Write a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643?utm_source=chatgpt.com] We’re only 9 reviews away from a giveaway at 30 reviews. * Follow us on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Trailhead Gear Shirts & More [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Explore Trails Offroad [https://click-myl.ink/2p8eet5h] * Discounts for Trailheads!Tyri Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guest: Virgil from NorthBound Expeditions / NBX Trail Gear

Couples That Wheel Together, Win | THX Series #7 | Ep 142

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 [https://www.instagram.com/epicadventureduo/] 📍Trails and Destinations * Sand Hollow State Park, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow] * Top of the World, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/607-top-of-the-world] * Fins and Things, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/539-fins-and-things] * Hell's Revenge, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/549-hells-revenge] * Poison Spider Mesa, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/582-poison-spider-mesa] * Gold Bar Rim, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/545-gold-bar-rim] * Golden Spike, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/1220-golden-spike] * Moab Rim, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/573-moab-rim] * Poughkeepsie Gulch, Colorado [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/colorado/trails/399-poughkeepsie-gulch] * Logandale Trail Network, Nevada [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/nevada/regions/logandale-trails-network] * Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona [https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm] * Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point, Arizona [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/whitmore-canyon-overlook-whitmore-point.htm] * Gold Butte National Monument, Nevada [https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/gold-butte] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * Jeep Gladiator [https://www.jeep.com/gladiator.html] * Harker Outdoors EDC Camper [https://harkeroutdoors.com/products/copy-of-full-size-harker-edc] * Jeep Performance Parts by Mopar [https://www.mopar.com/en-us/shop/parts/jeep-performance-parts.html] * FOX Shocks [https://www.ridefox.com/] * Method Race Wheels [https://www.methodracewheels.com/] * WARN Winches [https://www.warn.com/winches] * Factor 55 [https://factor55.com/] * Starlink [https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-5583943-37848-65] * 813 Fabrication & Design Compressor Mounts [https://813fabrication.com/collections/air-compressor-mounts-and-accessories] * ARB Twin On-Board Air Compressor [https://store.arbusa.com/twin-on-board-air-compressor-ckmta12/] * Kingpin Equipped [https://kingpinequipped.com/] * Voodoo Riders [https://voodoorr.com/] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Dirt Lifestyle [https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtLifestyle] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Rich Klein [https://www.instagram.com/richklein73/] * Steve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo [https://www.instagram.com/epicadventureduo/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) [https://utahpla.com/] * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org/] 📰 News Topics * Trail Hero Expeditions — Season One [https://trailherox.com/season-one-1] * Trail Hero TV [https://trailherotv.com/] 📅 Events and Resources * Trail Hero X [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-x] * Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions] * Trail Hero TV [https://trailherotv.com/] * Veyo Pies [https://veyopies.com/menu/] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 [tel:7194080132] to be featured on the show. * Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] * Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop here [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Discounts for Trailheads! * Tyri Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15

Is This The End of Me & My Yellow JK? | Unfiltered | Ep 141

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 [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/5084-coyote-canyon], Metal Masher [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/570-metal-masher], Behind the Rocks [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/509-behind-the-rocks-trail], 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 [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-109.553543,38.573315&z=10.6] * Coyote Canyon, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/5084-coyote-canyon] * Metal Masher, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/570-metal-masher] * Behind the Rocks, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/509-behind-the-rocks-trail] * Hell’s Revenge, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/549-hells-revenge] * Fins and Things, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/539-fins-and-things] * Pritchett Canyon, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/trails/589-pritchett-canyon] * Yansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/colorado/trails/255-yansing-gulch-aka-chinaman-gulch] * Carnage Canyon, Colorado [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/colorado/trails/246-carnage-canyon] * Sand Hollow State Park, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow] 🛠️ Gear and Tools * TYRI 1313 LED Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/products/tyri-1313-led-8000-elumen-w-lens-cover-and-off-road-harness] * TYRI D8 Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/products/d8-pair] * TYRI 1010 LED Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/products/tyri-1010-4000-elumen-12v-w-lens-cover] * Adams Driveshaft [https://www.adamsdriveshaftoffroad.com/] * JE Reel Driveline [https://reeldriveline.com/] * Rock Slide Engineering [https://rockslideengineering.com/] * 12V Hot Dog Cooker [https://www.ebay.com/shop/12v-hot-dog-cooker?_nkw=12v+hot+dog+cooker] 🚙 Community Shoutouts * Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox [https://www.instagram.com/init2buildit/] * Calvin: SRG Offroad [https://www.instagram.com/srgoffroad/] * JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] * Joe: Mechanic_JK [https://www.instagram.com/mechanic_jk/] * Luna & Marlon: OffRoad N Chill [https://www.instagram.com/offroadnchill/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation * Utah Public Lands Alliance [https://utahpla.com/] * BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org/] 📰 News Topics * 2026 Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep Safari [https://www.jeep.com/jeep-life/concept-vehicles.html] * Jeep Brand Rolls Into the 60th Easter Jeep Safari [https://www.media.stellantis.com/me-en/jeep/press/jeep-brand-rolls-into-the-60th-easter-jeep-safari-celebrating-decades-of-trail-built-toughness] * Jeep at Easter Jeep Safari [https://www.jeep.com/easter-jeep-safari.html] 📅 Events and Resources * Easter Jeep Safari 2026 [https://www.rr4w.com/Event-Home.cfm] * Trail Hero 2026 [https://www.thetrailhero.com/] * Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 [https://gsmji.com/invasion-event/2026-jeep-invasion/] * Jeep Beach 2026 [https://www.jeepbeach.com/] * SEMA Show 2026 [https://www.semashow.com/home] 📞 Get involved! * Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 [tel:7194080132] to be featured on the show. * Write a review! Leave one here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] * Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] * Visit the site! The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] * Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More)! Shop here [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] * Got a build idea or sponsorship lead for JD’s next rig? Email JD@thetrailheadnetwork.com [JD@thetrailheadnetwork.com] * Discounts for Trailheads! * TYRI Offroad Lights [https://tyrioffroad.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

They Signed With Zero Plan | THX Series #6 | Ep 140

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 [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/utah/regions/sand-hollow] Sand Mountain, Utah [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-113.457375,37.061552&z=11.5] Moab Area Trails [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/map?c=-109.553543,38.573315&z=10.6] Whitmore Overlook, Arizona [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/arizona/trails/5656-whitmore-overlook] Windrock Park, Tennessee [https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/tennessee/orv-parks/windrock/] 🛠️ Gear and Tools Rock Krawler Suspension [https://rockkrawler.com/] AEV DualSport Suspension [https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/jk-dualsport-sc-suspension/] Ultimate Dana 60 Axles [https://spicerparts.com/parts/axle/automotive-performance/ultimate-dana-60-axle-for-jeep-wrangler-jk] ARB Air Locker [https://store.arbusa.com/air-locker-differential-rd145/] RPM Steering [https://www.rpmsteering.com/] GenRight JK Roll Cage [https://genright.com/shop-by-vehicle/jeep-jku-4-dr-07-18/jeep-jk-4-door-full-roll-cage-kit-v2/] PRP Seats & Harnesses [https://www.prpseats.com/] WARN Winches [https://www.warn.com/] MORRFlate [https://morrflate.com/] Badger Welder [https://badgerwelder.com/] 🚙 Community Shoutouts Brian Ritchie: Livin2Relax [https://www.instagram.com/livin2relax/] GenRight Off Road [https://genright.com/] JD: MeAndMyYellowJK [https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_yellow_jk/] Jeff Hesse: Team GenRight Offroad [https://trailherox.com/team-genright-offroad] Rich Klein / Trail Hero [https://www.instagram.com/trail.hero/] 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition [https://www.sharetrails.org/] Tread Lightly! [https://treadlightly.org/] Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) [https://utahpla.com/] 📰 News Topics Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions] Trail Hero TV Shows [https://www.trailherotv.com/shows] Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Recap [https://trailherox.com/season-one-recap] 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero [https://www.thetrailhero.com/] Trail Hero X / Trail Hero Expeditions [https://trailherox.com/trail-hero-expeditions] Whitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point [https://www.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/whitmore-canyon-overlook-whitmore-point.htm] 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 [tel:7194080132] to be featured on the show. Write a review! Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trailhead-an-offroad-show/id1708910643] Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thetrailheadpodcast/] Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/] Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop [https://thetrailheadnetwork.com/shop/] Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights [https://tyrilights.com/] — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off