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Sunday Travel day…we made it home talking about what an amazing weekend it was at @greatsmokymtnjeepinvasion . I missed many of you and I’m sorry! This event it’s just not possible to see everyone and I’m very sorry if I missed you! I hope all who went had an amazing time and get home safely!!

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@greatsmokymtnjeepinvasion Wrap up and thoughts.
#gsmji2026 #gsmji2027 #jeepfamilyisthebest #jeeplife

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Chill day at windrock with @warnindustries

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Friends and family is the way to describe this trip this year to jeep invasion! There were so many moments not captured that will forever stay in our memories! We have one last day left! Then back to reality…..
Here’s to 🍻 such amazing 7 days!!!
#jeepinvasion2026 #family #jeepfriends #pigeonforge #familytrip

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Trail Tuesday!
Many thanks to @_spensah_ for actually catching me on the trails! I do still get out and ride especially when @kitten711_jeepgirl ask me to help with the @apexchassis Adventure Series! @windrock_park offers some great riding! Now to find some videos of me on the obstacles. 😁
#trailtherapy #trailtuesday #rubiconlj #apexarmy #apexadventureseries

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⭐️ appreciation post ⭐️
yesterday I went to Windrock with @apexchassis for the adventure series. It was a great day on the trails, until it wasnt. My Jeep decided it had enough before we got off the last trail and my lockers ended my day in a way I didnt expect.

The 'family' that came together for me on and off the trails was absolutely amazing!! 🥹

From everyone trying to troubleshoot on the trails, to @kitten711_jeepgirl and @beeyoubetter recognizing I needed more than just jeep help and Todd jumping in to ride passenger prince and calm me down from a panic attack, @azjeeples trying to pinpoint the problem and following me back at a slowwww 30mph, @spartacus_jeep21 running codes, and @0lllllll0maximus and @0lllllll0mrswest trailering/ubering (lol) me back to my hotel. As well as everyone else that checked in, offered help, and supported me. And cant forget @ernies.customshop being ready and willing to get me fixed up before the show on Thursday. I cannot thank you all enough. The appreciation I have for the outpouring of support is something I cannot even begin to put into words 💛💛

What happened yesterday reminded me why I love the jeep community so much. People that barely knew me didnt even hesitate to lend a helping hand, and thats what its all about!

So thank you again to EVERYONE that played a part. I appreciate you more than you know and am so grateful for this community 🫶🏽

ps - if I missed a tag, it was not intentional, I still appreciate you 🫶🏽🫶🏽

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Some trail days are about the obstacles. Some are about the views. And then there are days where the people you share the trail with become the part you’ll remember most. 🤝

The Apex Adventure Series at Windrock was one of those days.

A huge thank you to James (@amcjeepman), Stephanie (@shieldmaden_offroad), Doyle and Jack for cohosting this stop with us and helping make the day everything it was.

Thank you to Ron (@rc0ffroad) and Josh (@spartacus_jeep21) for taking part of our group to tackle some harder terrain, helping us give everyone the opportunity to experience the kind of wheeling they came for.

And to our incredible sponsors — @midlandusa @nacho_offroadlighting @turn_offroad @jeepbeef @jeepher @dustygearco @jksmfg @yukongearandaxle @renegadeproductsusa — thank you for continuing to believe in what we’re building.

But above all, thank you to every person who chose to spend their day on the trail with us.

Some joined us for the first time. Some returned after wheeling with us in another state last year. Some drove all the way from Texas and South Carolina just for this stop, then headed home that night because work was waiting the next morning.

That means more to us than you’ll ever know.

The Adventure Series has always been about more than wheeling. It’s about bringing people together, experiencing new places, challenging ourselves and leaving with stories and friendships we didn’t have when we arrived.

Windrock reminded us exactly why we do this. 🖤

Thank you for being part of our adventure.

Until the next trail. 🤝

#ApexAdventureSeries #ApexChassis #ApexArmy #WindrockPark

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About an hour from Pigeon Forge.
#gsmji2026 #apexadventureseries

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Happy #FrontEndFriday from the #ApexArmy. 👊

We say it all the time, but this community never stops impressing us.

Every week we’re reminded that Apex products don’t just end up on incredible builds—they become part of the adventures, friendships, and memories that happen long after the install.

Thanks for being part of what makes the Apex Army such an incredible community. Wishing everyone an amazing weekend both on and off the trail. 🤘

#jeep #feature #bronco

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🚨 CO-HOST ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The countdown to our Apex Adventure Series stop at Windrock Park is officially on, and I’m beyond excited to announce the amazing group joining me as co-hosts for an unforgettable day on the trails!

🔥 @amcjeepman
🔥 @red_scorpion_fabworks_offroad
🔥 @Shieldmaiden_offroad

August 16th is shaping up to be an incredible day. From epic trails and a Badge of Honor trail to the laughs, conversations, and memories we’ll make along the way, this is what the Apex Adventure Series is all about.

To everyone who signed up—thank you. I truly can’t wait to spend the day with all of you. Whether we’ve wheeled together before or this is your first Adventure Series event, I’m grateful you’ve chosen to spend your day on the trail with us.

This stop is especially meaningful to me because it’ll be my first time back on the trails in nearly a year after recovering from spine fusion surgery. I couldn’t imagine a better event or a better group of people to share that milestone with.

📧 Registered drivers, be sure to check your inbox! Event emails went out today. Please make sure you’ve completed both your event registration and the required waiver form. If you’ve only completed one, take a minute to finish the other so you’re ready to roll.

Keep an eye on your inbox next week, too! We’ll be sending one final email with parking information, arrival details, and a few last reminders before we hit the trails.

See y’all on the mountain! 🤘

#apexchassis #apexadventureseries #apexarmy #windrock #windrockpark offroad jeep badgeofhonor trailride

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We spend so much of life saying, "I'll do it later."

Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful I stopped waiting and took the leap into the off-road world.

What started as a hobby became so much more than that. It's taken me to places I never dreamed I'd see, challenged me in ways I never expected, taught me skills I'll carry for life, and introduced me to people I'm grateful to call friends.

Every trail, every obstacle, every lesson learned, every mile traveled... has been a gift.

I know how fortunate I am to have experienced these adventures, and I don't take a single one for granted.

Life is happening now. I'm so thankful I chose to live it.

❤️ Here's to many more trails and the people who make them unforgettable.

#ChooseAdventure
#LifeWellLived
#GratefulHeart
#DoItNow
#AdventureAwaits

Favorite pages:
@the_suntop_usa
@fittipaldioffroad
@apexchassis CODE WALKER
@skyjacker CODE wrangler10
@yukongearandaxle
@krashfab
@powerstopbrakes
@cmmcnc
@moose_knuckle_offroad CODE WALKER
randysworldwide.com CODE WALKER

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Getting ready to drop in!

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For availability.

#wheeling #offroading #rockcrawling #ottroad #wolfcave

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