Overland Trail Guides Podcast
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe OTG podcast features guests from the Overland and off road adventure industry, dirt nomads, and adventurers. We feature and talk to guests that have done one or more of the features routes on www.OverlandTrailGuides.com . Want to learn more about one of our routes? Then tune in and subscribe!
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The MERUS Adventure Park (TX)
April 17, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThe MERUS Adventure Park is a first of its kind off roading and outdoor recreation private park in the Texas Panhandle. Covering 5500 acres and more than 50 miles of off roading trails and 30 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, MERUS is situated in the rugged and beautiful Palo Duro Canyon, which happens to be second largest canyon complex in the country. In this episode we talk with Dirk van Reenan, founder of CEO at MERUS about his background as an entpreneur, his vision, and wha...
The Flat Tops Advenventure Trail - Colorado
March 27, 2024 23:46 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe Flat Tops Adventure Trail is a 298 mile overland route in northern Colorado that was developed by Overland Trail Guides. While lesser known than the San Juan Mountains to the south, the Flat Tops certainly aren't lacking in impressiveness or grandeur. The area gets its name from a series of table-top mountains that dominate the region. These unique geological formations were created by ancient volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years. For this episode, we chat with Eric Ray...
The Flat Tops Adventure Trail - Colorado
March 27, 2024 23:46 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe Flat Tops Adventure Trail is a 298 mile overland route in northern Colorado that was developed by Overland Trail Guides. While lesser known than the San Juan Mountains to the south, the Flat Tops certainly aren't lacking in impressiveness or grandeur. The area gets its name from a series of table-top mountains that dominate the region. These unique geological formations were created by ancient volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years. For this episode, we chat with Eric Ray...
The Gold Butte Adventure Route - Nevada
March 15, 2024 13:52 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe Gold Butte Adventure Route is a 350 mile overland route in southern Nevada that was developed by Overland Trail Guides. We like to call the route the gateway to red rock canyon country of southern Utah and northern Arizona. The Gold Butte ADV Route sits on the northern edge of the Mojave desert and with dozens of hikes, slot canyons, and Native American Heritage sites along the way, there's a lot to see and discovery. The Gold Butte Adventure Route travels through Lake Mead NRA, Vall...
Exploring Pakistan by Motorcycle
November 12, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBFor this week's episode, we welcome John Liotti of Big Thumpers back to the show. This past summer, John had the opportunity spend 3 weeks in Pakistan, most of which was spent exploring the highways and backroads with a local guide. The group traveled 1,600 miles through Pakistant visiting locations such as the Silk Road, Islamabad, Lahore, the Hindu Kush, KarakoramTune in to hear about his time traveling through Pakistan, along with a couple of near death experiences. Different Agenda M...
Exploring the Black Rock Desert (Nevada)
September 16, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe infamy of the Burning Man festival has brought infamy to the Black Rock Desert. But beyond Burning Man, Black Rock is filled with geological wonders and a wealth of Native American and Pioneer History. The Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conversation Area (if that ain't a mouthful!) covers 800,000+ acres of protected dry lake beds, mountains, and volcanic canyonlands in Northern Nevada. The Black Rock Desert features the largest salt flat in the lower 48, a...
Running the Rebelle Rally
March 20, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 57 MBFor Episode 017 we chat with two bad ass women about their rookie experience competing in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. Angie Lux (team She-Wave Velocity) and Carey Lando (team Mountain Subi) are both based in Northern California, and spent countless hours training and studying for the 2021 Rebelle Rally. We talk with them about the rally raid format (it's not a timed race), the time spent preparing for the rally, and their experience competing in the 2021 Rebelle. You can follow both Carey and...
The Owyhee Canyonlands (Oregon / Idaho)
January 21, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe Owyhee Canyonlands are an expansive wilderness covering more than 2 million acres with rugged canyons, low elevation mountains, and rolling hills of sagebrush in the high desert of Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho. We talk with Matthew Mangus of Mangai Rollin, who's been exploring the Owyhees for a number of years. You can learn more about Matthew's creative agency, by visiting https://www.mangai-rollin.com/ The Owyhee Discovery Trail If you're intersested in exploring the Owyhees,...
Baja for Beginners
October 08, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIf you live in the American West, there's a good chance you've either been to Baja, or it's on your overlanding To Do list. And take it from us, every overlander should visit Baja at least once in their life! But being in a foreign country, there are a few things you'll need to prepare for when crossing the border into Baja. We talk with Kiley Johnson about some of his recent experiences exploring Baja. The first was with a guided tour lead by Pacific Overlander, where the group travel...
Exploring the Olympic Peninsula (WA)
September 25, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe chat with Jeff Thiel from Washington state about his experiences exploring the Olympic Peninsula this past summer. We'd shared a route still under development called the Olympic Traverse, and Jeff agreed he'd provide us with some boots-on-the-ground intel, recognizing that the route hadn't been fully researched and developed at the time. We're happy to say that Jeff's feedback has been a godsend and it's motivated us to finish up the route guide before winter rolls around. The Olympic ...
The California Crest Trail
July 07, 2021 00:07 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBEpisode Notes The California Crest Trail is poised to become the grand daddy of overland routes in California. Once fully developed, the route will span approximately 1,500 miles, with over 1,000 miles of dirt backroads and traversing a wide variety of ecosystems from the high desert to the lush evergreen forests near Mt Shasta. Largely built along the backbone of the California Backcountry Discovery Trails, OTG has been persistently extending this network of routes by developing the ...
Mojave Road (California)
June 03, 2021 23:48 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThe 138 mile long Mojave Road is one of the most iconic overland routes in California. And while it's not the longest, most technical or arduous track, the stark beauty of the Mojave desert, quirky attractions, and rich pioneer history makes this route the perfect weekend get away. And because it's relatively mild on the technical rating scale, it's a great route for beginners to try their hand at overlanding and off road exploration. We chat with John Liotti from Northern California abo...
Exploring Ghost Towns and Mines in Central Nevada
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWith nearly 100,000 square miles of public land (nearly 88% of land is public), Nevada is an Overlander's Paradise. If you thought the Basin and Ranges that dominate much of Nevada as a barren wasteland, you'd be sorely mistaken. The mountain ranges and basins that separate them are rich with pioneer and mining history, and the hidden canyons and mountain peaks hide craggy trails and high desert forests made up of various juniper and pine. We talk with Mike Henderson from All Terrain Fa...
Exploring the Mendocino National Forest (California)
April 22, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAt over 900,000 acres, the Mendocino National Forest sits about 3 hours north of San Francisco. Despite its proximity to the Bay Area and Sacramento, many outdoor enthusiasts have never visited the forest. "The Mendocino" as it's called is filled over 1,000 miles of dirt roads and trails, and is the perfect place for a weekend get away, or a weeklong adventure exploring the backroads. Dylan Pankow aka Bluebeard Adventures has established himself as the go to person on Youtube for all thin...
High Water Mark Trail (Arkansas)
March 30, 2021 00:36 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBSince its inception, the High Water Mark Trail has gone through numerous iterations. The trail is one of the most popular overland routes in the greater Southeast, and gets its name from the numerous creeks and rivers that must be forded along the route. We sit down and chat with Matt McClellan from Ozark Overland Adventures bout the history of the route, bringing it back to life, and what you can expect should you decide to take on the High Water Mark Trail! Overland Trail Guides fe...
Plumas Backcountry Discovery Trail (California)
March 11, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThe Plumas Backcountry Discovery trail is but one of the routes that comprise the greater network of California Backcountry Discovery Trails. The Plumas BDT is based in the heart of Gold Country in the northern Sierra Nevada. This region of the Sierra may not see as many visitors as other places like Lake Tahoe and the eastern Sierra, but don't let that fool you! Lusher and more heavily forested than the mountains to the south, the Plumas BDT is full of hidden secrets, great campsites, an...
Overlanding in Death Valley
February 25, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBAt over 3.4 million acres, Death Valley is the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. Death Valley is filled with geological wonders like massive mountains and slot canyons, hundreds of mines and ghost towns, and nudist hot springs. We talk with Ed Colonna about his adventures through the park on motorcycle as well as 4 wheel drive vehicles. Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of curated routes, including the Death Valley Adventure Trail. Want to Support...
Overlanding the Ozarks & Ouchitas
January 23, 2021 19:13 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe Ozark and Ouchita mountain ranges form the greater Interior Highlands of the American Southeast. We chat with Arkansas native, Joey "the Brofessor" Slayton about overlanding in the Natural State, and why you should consider looking east of the Rockies for your next overland adventure! Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of curated routes, including the High Water Mark Trail (Ozark NF) and the Ozark Adventure Trail (coming soon). Want to Support OTG? You can support us ...
The Lost Coast 4x4 Trail (California)
December 28, 2020 18:25 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBLost Coast 4x4 Trail The Lost Coast 4x4 Trail is a 177 mile overland route through the rugged and wild Lost Coast in far Northern California. We recommend setting aside 2-4days of total driving time to take in the full Lost Coast experience. The complete route guide can be found at www.OverlandTrailGuides.com . We chat with Gerard Horan about his experience driving the Lost Coast 4x4 trail. Ger is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and travels up to his relative's ranch in Souther...
The Kofa Pioneer Trail (Arizona)
December 06, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKofa Pioneer Trail The Kofa Pioneer trail is a 243 mile overland route through the Sonoran Desert outside of Quartzsite, AZ. We recommend setting aside 4-6 days of total driving time to take in the full desert experience. The complete route guide can be found at www.OverlandTrailGuides.com . John Liotti is based in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California and joined OTG on the trip just before the Thanksgiving Holiday. We talk to John about his take on Kofa, and traveling the ...
The Cascadia Skyline (Oregon)
September 30, 2020 04:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe Cascadia Skyline is a 188 mile route through the heart of the Cascade Mountains in Northern Oregon. The route can typically be completed in 2-4 days of driving. The complete route guide, maps, and gpx files can be found at www.overlandtrailguides.com . Steve Tipton from Silverton, Oregon, joins us to talk about his experience doing this route in summer of 2020. Despite the route being right in his backyard, this was Steve's first time experiencing the route. Tune in to hear his t...
The Cascadia Skyline
September 30, 2020 04:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe Cascadia Skyline is a 188 mile route through the heart of the Cascade Mountains in Northern Oregon. The route can typically be completed in 2-4 days of driving. The complete route guide, maps, and gpx files can be found at www.overlandtrailguides.com . Steve Tipton from Silverton, Oregon, joins us to talk about his experience doing this route in summer of 2020. Despite the route being right in his backyard, this was Steve's first time experiencing the route. Tune in to h...
Intro to Overland Trail Guides and the OTG Podcast
September 12, 2020 20:23 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBWelcome to our inaugural podcast episode. Our primary focus for the podcast is to have guests and discuss their experience traveling one of the routes featured on our site, www.overlandtrailguides.com . While overland and off road adventures will be our primary focus, we'll talk to people in the industry, specialty shops, technical and trail tips, trail etiquette, and a whole lot more! About Overland Trail Guides Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of overland routes across ...
The Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail
September 12, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn early June of 2020, the OTG team set out on an expedition to map the newly minted Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail in far Northern California. We talk to Joey Grimmer, who joined the OTG team about his experience on the Shasta-T. Complete Guide, Map and GPX files: https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/post/shasta-trinity-backcountry-discovery-trail About the California Backcountry Discovery Trail Picking up where the Forest Service Left off, the Shasta-Trinity BDT co...
The Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail (California)
September 12, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn early June of 2020, the OTG team set out on an expedition to map the newly minted Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail in far Northern California. We talk to Joey Grimmer, who joined the OTG team about his experience on the Shasta-T. Complete Guide, Map and GPX files: https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/post/shasta-trinity-backcountry-discovery-trail About the California Backcountry Discovery Trail Picking up where the Forest Service Left off, the Shasta-Trinity BDT connects th...
The Pinzgauer Adventure featuring Get Lost With Brooks
September 12, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBFor this week's episode, we talk with Brooks Hassig, of "Get Lost With Brooks." Back in 2018, Brooks borrowed his friend's Pinzgauer and decided to explore the Northern California backroads while in between jobs. Tune in to find out what happens when you put a prideful 20-something your old behind the wheel of the 6-wheel drive Swiss military vehicle with limited food and supplies, a few maps, and no real itinerary. What could possibly go wrong? About Overland Trail Guides Overland Trail G...