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by OTG, Beyond the Backcountry · English · Tech & Science
The 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!
21 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
We talk with Brent Baker from Oregon Adventure Trucks about the overlanding journey. We'll start off by discussing car camping, move to dispersed camping, and eventually progress to full-on adventure travel. We'll discuss the essential gear you'll need for your first camping trip, an overview of the preparation for adventure travel, and some things to consider as you begin your travels into the backcountry.
E28 · 13 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Carina and Chris of Momentary Locals join the OTG crew to talk about their adventure exploring the Pan-American Highway. Having just started their journey in June of 2025, the duo shares insights from their previous overlanding trips. They also walk us through how they decided to leave their busy lives in Santa Cruz, California, and travel full-time along the world's longest road.
E27 · 9 Aug 2024 · 53 min
We chat with Christian Fick about his time battling triple digit heat while exploring the Wild Rivers Discovery Trail in southwestern Oregon. While most folks head inland for views, the Wild Rivers track is one of the few places along the Oregon coast where views can be had in spades. And with more than half a dozen rivers along the track, there's certainly no shortage of angling opportunities or swimming holes!
E26 · 24 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
For this episode, we chat with longtime OTG member, Dan Blanchard about his experiences exploring the American West and pushing the limits of what's possible with a Sprinter van.
E25 · 19 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
With so many folks burnt out from the daily grind of the corporate world, more and more folks are trying to figure out a way to turn their passion into profit. We chat with Brent Baker of Oregon Adventure Trucks about his path from the corporate world, to landing a job at EarthRoamer, and eventually starting Oregon Adventure Trucks.
E23 · 9 May 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Thinking about trading in your mid-sized truck or SUV for a full size rig? We talk with Nick Walton about his experiences going from a 100 series Land Cruiser, to a Ram 2500 with a Four Wheel Camper.
E22 · 17 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
The 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, MERUS is situated in the rugged and beautiful Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon complex in the country. We talk with Dirk van Reenan, founder of CEO at MERUS about his vision, the creation of the park, and what the future holds for MERUS.
E21 · 27 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
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. We talk with Eric Raymond about his experience exploring the 300 mile Flat Tops Adventure Trail.
E20 · 15 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
The 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.
E19 · 12 Nov 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
For this week's episode, we welcome John Liotti 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. Tune in to hear about his time traveling through Pakistan, along with a couple of near death experiences. This is one you don't want to miss!
E18 · 16 Sep 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
The 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. We talk with Joey Grimmer about his time exploring the 200+ mile Black Rock Adventure Route with the OTG Crew over the Summer of 2022.
E17 · 20 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
For Episode 017 we chat with two bad ass women about their rookie experience competing in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. Angie Luxe (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. The Rebelle Rally is a 2000+ km rally raid competition that typically takes place in the California and Nevada deserts (and sometimes…
E16 · 21 Jan 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
The Owyhee Canyonlands are an expansive wilderness covering more than 2 million acres with rugged canyons, low elevation mountains, and rolling hills of sagebush 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.
E15 · 8 Oct 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
If 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! 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 they traveled from Tecate at the US-Mexico border down to the quaint seaside town of Loreto in Baja Sur. The second trip Kiley and crew…
E14 · 25 Sep 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
The Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park are one of the treasures of the Pacific Northwest. For the past several months, we've been working on a 600+ loop through the Olympic Peninsula that we're calling the Olympic Traverse. We chat with Jeff Thiel about his experience doing portions of the route earlier this summer. If old growth rainforests, crystal clear streams and rivers, wild beaches, and glacier capped mountain peaks are your thing, you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen! You can check out Jeff's Youtube channel Where to Next, which also features his adventure…
E13 · 7 Jul 2021 · 26 min
The California Crest Trail is a grand overland route that is currently under development by Overland Trail Guides. Once complete, the route should span approximately 1,500 miles, with over 1,000 miles of dirt connecting Mono Lake to the idyllic coastal village of Mendocino. Tune in to learn more about the specifics of the route, and what work remains.
E12 · 3 Jun 2021 · 58 min
The 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 about his experiences on the old Mojave Road and why he keeps heading back to the deserts of the American Southwest. In…
E11 · 13 May 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
With 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 Family about some of the hidden gems and his favorite places to explore near his hometown of Reno, and why…
E10 · 22 Apr 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
At 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 things related to the Mendocino National Forest. We sit down and chat with Dylan about the forest, and save…
E9 · 30 Mar 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Since 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 about the history of the trail, and bring the trail back to live through his tedious research and time spent exploring the Ozark National Forest. You can learn more about the OTG's featured route, the High Water Mark Trail at www.overlandtrailguides.com You can find…
E8 · 11 Mar 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
The 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, and fantastic views. We chat with Daniel Dempsey aka Overland Family Land to learn a bit more about his…
E7 · 25 Feb 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
At 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. You can learn more about the OTG's featured route, the Death Valley Adventure Trail at www.overlandtrailguides.com
E6 · 23 Jan 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
The 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! You can find routes like the High Water Mark Trail and the Ozark Adventure Trail (coming soon) posted at www.OverlandTrailGuides.com
E5 · 28 Dec 2020 · 59 min
The Lost Coast is a roughly 100 mile stretch of rugged and mostly undeveloped coastline in far Northern California. We talk with Gerard Horan about his experience recently driving the Lost Coast 4x4 trail from Northern Mendocino County, to it's terminus in the Humboldt Redwoods. The complete route guide with maps, gpx files, discovery points and more can be found at https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/post/lost-coast-adventure-route
E4 · 6 Dec 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
The Kofa Pioneer Trail is a 243 mile overland route that travels through the unspoiled Sonora Desert wilderness in Southern Arizona. We chat with John Liotte to hear his experience exploring the Kofa Wilderness. If you want to learn more about John's dual sport touring company, please visit www.BigThumpers.com
E3 · 30 Sep 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
The Cascadia Skyline is an overland route in Northern Oregon that traverses the Cascade Mountains, namely Mt Jefferson and Mt Hood. We chat with Steve Tip from Silverton, OR, to discuss his experience doing the route in Summer 2020, before the wildfires hit.
12 Sep 2020 · 7 min
Welcome 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!
E2 · 12 Sep 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
In 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.
E1 · 12 Sep 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
For 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? Be sure to check us out at www.Overlandtrailguides.com Get Lost With Brooks Social media Channels Instagram: @getlostwithbrooks Youtube:…
The 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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