My Wife Leads a Trail Run in Texas - What Could Go Wrong?!

Join us as we head to Merus Adventure Park in Texas to lead a group on the TrailRecon Challenge, a series of moderate to difficult off-road trails. On this trip, Regena learns how to lead a trail run and we encounter several challenges during our three day adventure that involve winches and breakdowns.
Buckle up and come along for the ride as we explore the 4x4 trails and base camp deep in the Palo Duro Canyon with a great group of folks, driving Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators, and even a 4-Runner.
🛞 TrailRecon Challenge at Merus Adventure Park 🛞
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[@TrailRecon]

This is the first video Regena has ever produced and edited, we hope you all enjoy it!

[@Trucker316]

I can certainly say that I enjoyed it. Great job, Regina, on all aspects! Leading the group, and the production and editing of this video.

[@andysolorzano4126]

Outstanding job on the vid Regena! 😉✌

[@regenakowitz]

@@Trucker316 Thank you so much! It was definitely a learning experience...on all accounts! 😄

[@regenakowitz]

@@andysolorzano4126 Thank you! 😊

[@nativetexson]

Well done!

[@frh-freerangehuman]

This was great. You guys are both great narrators 😊 I would love to see a husband/wife packing challenge video. Where you each pack your respective Jeeps for the same trip. And then compare the differences at the first campsite. Brad definitely seems super chill. You guys really do rock. Cheers from Canada

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you, and that's a good idea to keep in mind! You would get all the correct technical info from Brad and you'd get me making up words like whoop-de-doos! 😂

[@frh-freerangehuman]

@@regenakowitz haha it would be awesome

[@regenakowitz]

@@frh-freerangehuman I just realized you said "packing" challenge! 😳For some reason, I missed the packing part and though you just meant a challenge about having us both share our thoughts about the same trail! If we did a package challenge, I would totally lose, hand's down!!! 😂😂😂

[@frh-freerangehuman]

@@regenakowitz haha no worries. Both would be great. But I think the packing challenge would be fun 😉 all the best

[@andysolorzano4126]

Love how the entire family is involved in the channel. So wish I can get out there in the future. Looks like so much fun.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! Yo should definitely put Merus on your bucket list! 😊

[@lda7473]

Great job Regena! What a great warrior offroad you have become. Salute to both of you for your service to inspire others w/ respect & love Mother Nature. WE are her garden keepers for future generations, and must always remember to cherish her majestic creations to be loved & cared for. Safe travels always.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It's important to always tread lightly!

[@richardpedersen9189]

Regina! GREAT to see you leading and narrating (and more) a run!! That is fantastic 👍 And giving Brad a lift when he broke 😉 Hope to see more in the future. Keep it up ... Rich

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@covewater]

Great job Regena!! Leading the trail and narrating. Awesome video and the trailrecon family rocks!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@brunnie]

@Regena... GREAT, Terrific job!!! It was wonderful to hear you tell the story. Thank you so much for what both of you do, the videos are always interesting even to non-jeepers. (grin) Can't wait to see the next video that you do. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! It was more fun than I though it would be putting it all together and I'm definitely looking forward to doing it again! 😊

[@johnfulater2945]

Fantastic job Regina. Remember, every time you do something new (like winch) you learn, it all about learning all the time and having fun.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! And I did have fun learning...once my nerves settled! 😂

[@edwardsimmons3721]

That trail system looks awesome. Love seeing nature on the trails.

[@regenakowitz]

Merus has some amazing trails! The entire park is just beautiful and the folks who run are just great people.

[@RocklanderUSA]

Congrats Regina and Brad! Looks like wonderful days :) Sorry to hear about more problems with 392 but at least y’all made the best of it. Great job!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! We had a wonderful time at Merus!

[@terryvaughn677]

Great job and looked like a lot of fun....The 392's clutch based transfer case might be problematic. Time will tell. Regina saved the day!!!

[@regenakowitz]

It was so much fun! 😄

[@jordi011170]

Great job!! Looking forward to attending next years TrailRecon Summit!

[@jamietallman8396]

Great job Regina. I really like that you narrate the video. Wonderful change of pace. Looking forward to see more videos like this.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much!😄

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

Regena, props to you for keeping your cool on that steep gravel section where you needed the winch. It really hits home how much I need to add a winch to my Jeep. And props for producing and editing this awesome video! The trails and views look amazing!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I was definitely a bit tense, but Brad was calm and that helped. 😊 And yes, winches can be lifesavers...I'd never used mine before and I didn't need it...until I did.

[@classicrocker81]

Way to go Regena! Awesome to see her getting more and more comfortable wheeling every trip!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It's definitely a case of the more you do something, the easier it gets. 😊

[@classicrocker81]

@@regenakowitz definitely so! I was that way a little bit when I first started but it does get easier with time.

[@nativetexson]

You guys are having so much fun! Regina, congrats on leading your first trail run. Cheers-

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! It was a blast! 😁

[@thomaskolbe5241]

Regena, you did a great job! Both leading the trail and narating this episode.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It was all so much fun! 😄

[@katherinefrost5808]

Wow, what an incredible adventure. I have always enjoyed Regena's contribution to the channel, but this was just amazing!!!

[@regenakowitz]

I'm so glad you liked it! I wasn't sure how my first video attempt would turn out, and fortunately I had Brad to show me the ropes. Thank you! 😊

[@backwoodstherapy]

The fact Regena had to winch up that hill in a Rubicon on 35s shows you how steep it really is. Time for some bigger, more aggressive tires!

[@regenakowitz]

Coming soon! And yes, it was very, very steep! 😄

[@DennisJPolson]

Great job on the trails and producing this wonderful content, Regena. Aside from the 392’s transfer case clutches, what a great time you all must have had at Merus.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! We had a blast at Merus!

[@cjleon1104]

Very well done Regena! Really neat seeing you and the boys getting more involved in the channel.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I'm definitely enjoying it! 😄

[@vetguy2562]

CONGRATULATIONS 🤘😁 And I dig that you included the pre-pack of the gear 😎👍

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! Since I was the one telling the story...I got to include the stuff I'm always interested in seeing. 😊

[@woof3598]

interesting seeing stock Wranglers and what they can do , would love to see an episode of a group of them doing some trail for what and what they cant do

[@regenakowitz]

That stock Jeep did amazing, as did it's driver! He had such a wonderful attitude. 😊

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Brad definitely is a very calm step by step person , perfect for these situations !!!

[@regenakowitz]

Yes, he does! 😊

[@cherylriley4096]

Great job Regina! I was just saying we have not seen much of Regina lately and then bam a whole video narrated by her. I loved it! I love Brad too but it is always nice to see Regina.

[@regenakowitz]

Haha! So glad you enjoyed the video, and that's so sweet of you to say. ☺

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@user-bz3kf3ow7b]

Congrats!!! You did a awesome job narrating this video and completing the trail. I think it’s wonderful seeing you two out enjoying life. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Love all the videos, very inspiring. I would love to join you there some day. Awesome to see your channel growing. You sure give the rest of us the trail bug.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! We know just how lucky we are that we get to do this together! And we really hope to motivate folks to just get out there and have their own adventures...you don't need fancy equipment, just get out there and enjoy nature. 😊

[@jaggsjunction]

I have to say that was very cool. I was even a little tensed watching the up and down section of the trail. Now if I could get my wife to learn the editing, whom I kidding I’m still earning myself 😂. Thanks for the share you guys.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! And editing was a lot more work than I realized...a LOT! Fortunately, Brad's a really good teacher! 😊

[@35jdub]

Those whooptie-whoos on sidewinder are all big ole mud pits now with all the rain we've gotten. Gives a little more of a heart rate factor when you feel yourself sliding toward the canyon wall!

[@regenakowitz]

Yikes! There's already enough at Merus to get my heart pumping! Kinda glad we missed the mud! 😂

[@ronruethain5521]

Hey Brad - You have been my favorite KZbin narrator until now. Sorry buddy but Regina is unbelievable and now #1.

[@regenakowitz]

Awwww...thank you! ☺

[@Aenyn]

Outstanding, Regina! Loved this format.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@murphimoore920]

Wow! My heart was RACING while watching! Regena you are AMAZING! The teamwork between you and your husband really helps demonstrate how that off road recovery gear is supposed to be used and how well it works when working together!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It was definitely nerve-wracking for me. 😆

[@brianwalker1933]

Hi Brad, you may well be on the path to becoming, redundant. 😊 Great achievement Regena, you have done yourself proud. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire video, one of many l hope. You must be very proud Brad. 😊👍👍

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope to put together some future videos. It was fun!

[@AndrewTurner251]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. That looks like so much fun.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It was a blast! 😄

[@RSEBoro]

I loved seeing Regina's perspective from start to finish.

[@jonleslie]

Great video! Love that the whole family is getting in on leading the videos!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! And it's kind of cool that we are all getting more involved. Never thought this would be what we would be doing as a family! Life is wild! 😄

[@LRD90]

What a fantastic event, beautifully filmed and narrated, can’t wait for more adventures. Cheers

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@edwined82]

Thank you for your service

[@davidoden]

Great job Regena, you did a wonderful job driving and making the video.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! They were both fantastic experiences!

[@carolinares-q4205]

Wow. Great story telling. Luv it.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@JL392_Adventurer]

Great video as always! I did enjoy watching you both venturing at Merus. 👍

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@bthomas493]

What a great video! Thanks!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@troys75]

Awesome video & adventure. Great work Regena!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RinconPilot]

Best video yet, thanks Regina!

[@regenakowitz]

Awwww....thank you so much! ☺

[@2JRNYOVERLAND]

Regina you did a great job. Really showed some determination and grit.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@briarmeadow]

Enjoyed this. Very Nicely narrated. Nice to see you've met Doug and Lynda.

[@Andy-Gibb]

Awesome work Regina well done, regards from Townsville Australia.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much!

[@melaniejensen1878]

Absolutely loved this video! More Regena please!! 💜💚❤️🧡

[@keniaflores8881]

Yay Regina!! Great episode and lovely narration.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I enjoyed the narration...reminds of how much I loved telling stories to my kiddos when they were little. 😊

[@67wildwolf]

Regena did a excellent job for her first trail lead and her producing and editing. You've got a amazing family Brad. Regena might replace you in the not so distant future. Thanks Regena for the great video!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! And have no plans of replacing Brad, but I really liked making this video so I'm happy to add to his content! 😄

[@EigerSummitOffroad]

This was awesome. Great job Regena!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Regina and Brad loved the video! I really enjoyed watching the challenges on the trails and scenery. Amazing job Regina😊 Sorry about your transfer case Brad. 😅Thank you both for sharing this adventure!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@anthonylee2099]

Regina, you did a fantastic job narrating, your first time editing, leading, your a Natural. 🤙😎

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!😊

[@encarnacionrangel6055]

Great job you’re amazing love it very much Whole family riding trails is epic thanks for sharing

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@notsum1]

Very cool video. Great job. 👍

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😄

[@joecaum]

Way to stay calm in a tough situation Regina! Great video.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😄

[@keithcrum2310]

Love the videos and great content.. That's so cool she is taking the lead !!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I had so much fun this trip! 😊

[@randyjones3829]

Regina you did a great job. Hope to see you doing a lot more trails. 😊

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@DWRECKED91]

You know dang well Brad wanted to get in the yellow 2 door and see if he could make it up the hill, that was a lose lose situation for him though. If he didnt make it, well he fails, if he did make it, he shows his wife up on camera and that isnt good either lol. Good call on the winch. Well done on the video, it looked like a great time.

[@regenakowitz]

😂 Thank you!

[@billrear6981]

What an absolutely amazing video!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I had a great teacher! 😉

[@MotterMayhem]

Great video. Can’t wait to go to Merus for the trail recon challenge.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! The Challenge is so much fun! 👍

[@granvillej3316]

Wow this was a very serine video to watch not just for Overlanding but for couples that need too work together to conquer those obstacles Brad you can teach husbands who work with their spouses to be successful you have to demonstrate a calm and relax demeanor much respect and it definitely helps build confidence to your spouse to conquer these types of situations it was also a lot of fun to watch thanks for sharing❤❤❤

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@evo2racer8029]

Hey my wife made it on one of yalls videos! Lol she's in the bottom picture at 3m10sec. With the white dog.

[@Nachovalenti899]

Congratulations Regena,you did a great job in every single way. Wheeling, editing the video, narrating and of course, cooking. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! And now that you mention it...it does seem like I did ALL the work this trip! Brad will just have to find a way to make it up to me!😂

[@nachovalenti]

@@regenakowitz 😂😂😂both of you are great!!

[@tb77073]

Regina great job! Great shots, great narration.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I can only take credit for the narration and some of the GoPro shots...the really good shots were all Brad! 😂

[@danielsalm6410]

Great video team Regina and Brad! It was very cool that Regina did the audio for this video! And I loved the comment she made about the Side Winder trail calling the little rolling hills "Whoop Di-Woos"!!!!! Awesome!!! Sounds like a fun name for small dessert food. Whoop Di-Woos! 😁

[@regenakowitz]

😂 Thank you! Maybe I'll have to come up with something I can bake on the trail in honor of Sidewinder and the whoop-di-woos!

[@SCWanderer]

Fantastic story telling!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jimlund9514]

Excellent video!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😄

[@stevetabor4447]

Outstanding job Regina you’re ready to put together a trail recon lady’s group 👍, looked like a awesome time, gorgeous area, awesome job on filming an editing captured some great moments 👍👍 as always be safe

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I can only take partial credit for the filming, Brad did a fair chunk of it. 😊

[@joecharbonneau2674]

I love your perspective!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Your yellow 2-door looks great on camera. 👍

[@regenakowitz]

Yes, it does! 😉

[@justinavila225]

Those trails look awesome glad I only live six hours away.. totally want to check it out in my 02tj!!

[@regenakowitz]

They are pretty awesome! 😄

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Awesome job Regena!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! It was a ton of fun! 😄

[@shawntoohey5728]

Awesome adventure! Regena's cooking made me hungry!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! Didn't film it, since I was busy cooking, but the last day there I made a blackberry cobbler in my Omnia and it turned out fantastic, if I do say so myself! 😄

[@shawntoohey5728]

@@regenakowitz I was just joking with my other half when the kids went Camping and burned up the coffee pot... I was saying you sooo have to see the mom cook!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Great Job Regena!!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@rigwalkaroundsonly]

Great to see you even up the winching score with Brad. Great job :)

[@regenakowitz]

Always happy to help my husband out! 😆

[@rigwalkaroundsonly]

@@regenakowitz You did great for your first trailboss event. Good content here loved watching

[@arwinalmodal5342]

Nice trail ❤🎉

[@rebecahernandez7090]

Great Job!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@joemattes8389]

Great production

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you very much!

[@bruceklassen8261]

Great Job well done!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you!

[@milonetzler67]

Great job Regina!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😄

[@timbaker4423]

Great job, Regina!! This isn't too far from home, we may have to visit.

[@regenakowitz]

You're so lucky to live close to Merus! You should definitely check it out. Thank you for watching the video and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Regena did great! Merus is definitely worth the visit!

[@user-cu6ye2rp7k]

My friend and I just went there our first time the second week of May. We had a blast, it was so beautiful and challenging too, we also had to winch up the really steep hill with the ledge at the top! We'll be back!

[@ricki7187]

Regena, Remember Brad has the wheelbase advantage but as a two door driver (Like Me) you have the advantages of breakover angle and turning radius. Watch the 4 door folks and the line they pick but remember you can change lines more quickly and get over sharper angles easier, so use those to your advantage. I find the 2 door easier to trail with EXCEPT in places with sharp shelves (think Moab) where the 4 door folks rule.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I really thought I would have had no problem getting up that hill, but for some reason, I just couldn't get any momentum...I would step on the gas and it just didn't want to give me any umph. My Jeep was fine after that, so I'm not sure what happened. Other than my little Flora was tired and just said, "nope, not today." 😂 And after we finished Top of the World, with all of the shelves that were steeper than we remembered (probably due to the rains and erosion), I was glad I wasn't driving my Jeep! Brad's JK was definitely the better "tool" for driving that trail.

[@62maineman]

Awesome job Regena!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@PeterANewell]

That incline on VR4 catches at least one jeep every time we go out. A great chance to break out the winch and keep things moving. Nice work!

[@regenakowitz]

Yep! My little Jeep can normally climb up anything, but the trails at Merus are no joke! 😆

[@CraigG21]

Well done Regena!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@MystikSquash]

Awesome video Regena

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@isaacleal2]

Regena, My new new best tool for overlanding is a 18V (Power Tool Battery) Vacuum cleaner. My tent is always without sand and dust now. If you have one, give a try. Mine is a Makita. It's just ausome.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you for the tip! I'll have to add it to my wish list for the trailer!

[@paulmartin769]

Very nice! Maybe one day I will get down there.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! I highly recommend adding Merus to your bucket list! 😊

[@albertshimelonis2009]

Great video! A tip for keeping the seat belt usable when getting in and out on an incline is to put a little spring clamp over the belt by the A-pillar so it won't retract and lock up.

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks...for the kind words and the tip! 😄

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

As always our significant others do it better. Awesome trip! Keep up the good work Chief.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! I had a fantastic mentor! ☺

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

@@regenakowitz keep up the good work ma’am! Awesome wheelin’

[@IaMCdN1]

Wow, Regena has definitely upped her game!

[@regenakowitz]

I've gotta keep up with Brad and the boys! 😄

[@stevetubo5531]

Great job Regena

[@MikeUtah]

Regina did an Amazing job on the video!

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! ☺

[@jameshenderson9228]

You both are great storytellers.

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@charleshicks3492]

Great job Regina; excellent 😎🤣🤩⭐️👍

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😄

[@lee85gavaz]

Good job Regena great video gritings from Europe

[@regenakowitz]

Thank you! 😊

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

Great video girl!! On that hill climb, your tires looked a little full, air to 13 to 15 lbs and you should be golden.

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks!

[@partygoose1983]

Great job on leading the group! I have a bad feeling that the 392 is going to be traded in for something more reliable…

[@regenakowitz]

Thanks! And no...the 392 isn't going anywhere anytime soon! 🤞