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📍Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahTop of the World, UtahFins and Things, UtahHell's Revenge, UtahPoison Spider Mesa, UtahGold Bar Rim, UtahGolden Spike, UtahMoab Rim, UtahPoughkeepsie Gulch, ColoradoLogandale Trail Network, NevadaGrand Canyon North Rim, ArizonaWhitmore Canyon Overlook and Whitmore Point, ArizonaGold Butte National Monument, Nevada🛠️ Gear and ToolsJeep GladiatorHarker Outdoors EDC CamperJeep Performance Parts by MoparFOX ShocksMethod Race WheelsWARN WinchesFactor 55Starlink813 Fabrication & Design Compressor MountsARB Twin On-Board Air CompressorKingpin EquippedVoodoo Riders🚙 Community ShoutoutsDirt LifestyleJD: MeAndMyYellowJKRich KleinSteve & Katie Botkin: Epic Adventure Duo🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsTrail Hero Expeditions — Season OneTrail Hero TV📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero XTrail Hero ExpeditionsTrail Hero TVVeyo Pies📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Leave one on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop hereDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15