Ep. 352: Keeping the Rubicon Trail Open – Challenges and Community Efforts

Ep. 352: Keeping the Rubicon Trail Open – Challenges and Community Efforts

[https://i0.wp.com/wheelingwineandwhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RTF_Logo_full_color-retina.jpg?resize=999%2C1024&ssl=1] Welcome to another episode of the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of off-roading. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alan Johnson, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF). As we explored Alan’s journey into the world of wheeling and his current role in preserving the iconic Rubicon Trail, we uncovered some valuable insights that every off-roading enthusiast should know. Rubicon Trail Foundation [https://rubicontrailfoundation.org] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@CrawlFam] Check out our sponsor!  We are very excited to be partnered up with the one and only Rubitracks!  Check out Rubitracks website in the link below and be sure to tell them you heard about them on Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast! Rubitracks [http://rubitracks.com] Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, but once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that exist. You can call us and leave a voicemail. I’m not sure what happened with the section of the show notes with the number to call, but here it is: (408) 800-5169. Lorenzo would love to hear from you and we’ll play it on the show. How fun is that?!? Grill Parts Replacement [https://grillpartsreplacement.com/] CalStar Air Ambulance [https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/] Cal4Wheel [http://www.cal4wheel.org] Register at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/register/] Join the WWW Barrel Society at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/account/upgrades] Irate 4×4 Website [http://www.Irat4x4.com] Dirtbag Clothing [http://www.dirtbag.com] Old Elk Bourbon [http://www.oldelk.com] California Campfire Permit [https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/] If you enjoy the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey off road 4×4 podcast [http://tylerl3.sg-host.com/], then check out these other awesome off-roading podcasts too! SnailTrail4x4 Podcast [http://snailtrail4x4.com/] Owned, Produced and Copyrighted by Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, LLC. Professionally Edited by Chris Mains using Adobe Audition Have a podcast but are tired of editing it? Contact Chris Mains (chris@wheelingwineandwhiskey.com) for reasonably priced post production editing and consulting. Music provided by Vial 8

Ep. 351: Windsor, Cleveland, Moonrocks and Adopt-A-Trail

[https://i0.wp.com/wheelingwineandwhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ED4-Adoptatrail-2021.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1] This episode has Chris and Jason talking about a recent trip to Moonrocks in the Nevada desert and their off-road club’s annual trip to the Bear Valley area off of hwy 4 for the annual Adopt-a-Trail work party. Enjoy! Super Producer Lorenzo Check out our sponsor!  We are very excited to be partnered up with the one and only Rubitracks!  Check out Rubitracks website in the link below and be sure to tell them you heard about them on Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast! Rubitracks [http://rubitracks.com] Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, but once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that exist. You can call us and leave a voicemail. I’m not sure what happened with the section of the show notes with the number to call, but here it is: (408) 800-5169. Lorenzo would love to hear from you and we’ll play it on the show. How fun is that?!? Grill Parts Replacement [https://grillpartsreplacement.com/] CalStar Air Ambulance [https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/] Cal4Wheel [http://www.cal4wheel.org] Register at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/register/] Join the WWW Barrel Society at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/account/upgrades] Irate 4×4 Website [http://www.Irat4x4.com] Dirtbag Clothing [http://www.dirtbag.com] Old Elk Bourbon [http://www.oldelk.com] California Campfire Permit [https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/] If you enjoy the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey off road 4×4 podcast [http://tylerl3.sg-host.com/], then check out these other awesome off-roading podcasts too! SnailTrail4x4 Podcast [http://snailtrail4x4.com/] Owned, Produced and Copyrighted by Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, LLC. Professionally Edited by Chris Mains using Adobe Audition Have a podcast but are tired of editing it? Contact Chris Mains (chris@wheelingwineandwhiskey.com) for reasonably priced post production editing and consulting. Music provided by Vial 8

Ep. 350: Putting the Camping vs. Glamping Debate to Bed

[https://i0.wp.com/wheelingwineandwhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/campvglamp.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1] The boys meet up in this exciting episode to finally put to bed the too long going debate on camping vs. glamping.  It gets settled here and now…or does it? Cheers! Check out our sponsor!  We are very excited to be partnered up with the one and only Rubitracks!  Check out Rubitracks website in the link below and be sure to tell them you heard about them on Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast! Rubitracks [http://rubitracks.com] Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, but once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that exist. You can call us and leave a voicemail. I’m not sure what happened with the section of the show notes with the number to call, but here it is: (408) 800-5169. Lorenzo would love to hear from you and we’ll play it on the show. How fun is that?!? Grill Parts Replacement [https://grillpartsreplacement.com/] CalStar Air Ambulance [https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/] Cal4Wheel [http://www.cal4wheel.org] Register at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/register/] Join the WWW Barrel Society at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/account/upgrades] Irate 4×4 Website [http://www.Irat4x4.com] Dirtbag Clothing [http://www.dirtbag.com] Old Elk Bourbon [http://www.oldelk.com] California Campfire Permit [https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/] If you enjoy the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey off road 4×4 podcast [http://tylerl3.sg-host.com/], then check out these other awesome off-roading podcasts too! SnailTrail4x4 Podcast [http://snailtrail4x4.com/] Owned, Produced and Copyrighted by Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, LLC. Professionally Edited by Chris Mains using Adobe Audition Have a podcast but are tired of editing it? Contact Chris Mains (chris@wheelingwineandwhiskey.com) for reasonably priced post production editing and consulting. Music provided by Vial 8

Ep. 349: Meeting Up at Hollister Hills SVRA

[https://i0.wp.com/wheelingwineandwhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HH2026.jpg?resize=1024%2C804&ssl=1] Spring is here and that means it’s spring safety clinic time.  Chris and Jason both attended and both had their Jeeps. Chris and his son, Craig, spent a lot of time exploring the park with Craig doing most of the driving.  The park is in great condition, but it does have a lot of overgrown poison oak.  Watch out! The usual activities occured, keeping busy with club stuff.  However, they also managed to make it over to the DeRose Winery for tasting and buying. Good times and you get to heat all about it, here. Cheers! Check out our sponsor!  We are very excited to be partnered up with the one and only Rubitracks!  Check out Rubitracks website in the link below and be sure to tell them you heard about them on Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast! Rubitracks [http://rubitracks.com] Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, but once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that exist. You can call us and leave a voicemail. I’m not sure what happened with the section of the show notes with the number to call, but here it is: (408) 800-5169. Lorenzo would love to hear from you and we’ll play it on the show. How fun is that?!? CalStar Air Ambulance [https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/] Cal4Wheel [http://www.cal4wheel.org] Register at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/register/] Join the WWW Barrel Society at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/account/upgrades] Irate 4×4 Website [http://www.Irat4x4.com] Dirtbag Clothing [http://www.dirtbag.com] Old Elk Bourbon [http://www.oldelk.com] California Campfire Permit [https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/] If you enjoy the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey off road 4×4 podcast [http://tylerl3.sg-host.com/], then check out these other awesome off-roading podcasts too! SnailTrail4x4 Podcast [http://snailtrail4x4.com/] Owned, Produced and Copyrighted by Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, LLC. Professionally Edited by Chris Mains using Adobe Audition Have a podcast but are tired of editing it? Contact Chris Mains (chris@wheelingwineandwhiskey.com) for reasonably priced post production editing and consulting. Music provided by Vial 8

Ep. 348: Let’s Go Wheeling!

[https://i0.wp.com/wheelingwineandwhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ChrisandRodneyonSlickrock2022.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1] The boys meet up to talk about some upcoming wheeling trips and Jason does a quick recap of a recent wheeling trip in his locality. Some offroad racing news from Prairie City and Lorenzo is displeased with the dwindling whiskey choices at Casa de Verde. Brought to you by Rubitracks. Check out our sponsor!  We are very excited to be partnered up with the one and only Rubitracks!  Check out Rubitracks website in the link below and be sure to tell them you heard about them on Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast! Rubitracks [http://rubitracks.com] Don’t forget to give us a review on Apple Podcasts. You’ll need to have an Apple account to post, but once you do, slide into our DM’s @wheelingwineandwhiskey on Instagram and we’ll send you a sticker so you can show you are a fan of one of the finest off-roading podcasts that exist. You can call us and leave a voicemail. I’m not sure what happened with the section of the show notes with the number to call, but here it is: (408) 800-5169. Lorenzo would love to hear from you and we’ll play it on the show. How fun is that?!? CalStar Air Ambulance [https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/] Cal4Wheel [http://www.cal4wheel.org] Register at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/register/] Join the WWW Barrel Society at Irate4x4 [https://irate4x4.com/account/upgrades] Irate 4×4 Website [http://www.Irat4x4.com] Dirtbag Clothing [http://www.dirtbag.com] Old Elk Bourbon [http://www.oldelk.com] California Campfire Permit [https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/] If you enjoy the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey off road 4×4 podcast [http://tylerl3.sg-host.com/], then check out these other awesome off-roading podcasts too! SnailTrail4x4 Podcast [http://snailtrail4x4.com/] Owned, Produced and Copyrighted by Wheeling Wine and Whiskey Podcast, LLC. Professionally Edited by Chris Mains using Adobe Audition Have a podcast but are tired of editing it? Contact Chris Mains (chris@wheelingwineandwhiskey.com) for reasonably priced post production editing and consulting. Music provided by Vial 8