Remote Trails Radio
Garrick & Melody
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Remote Trails Radio is a laid-back and engaging podcast where two friends share their adventures in overlanding, delve into the rugged beauty and unique lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest, and chat about whatever else comes to mind. Whether you're a seasoned overlander, a PNW local, or just someone who loves a good conversation, this podcast offers a mix of outdoor expertise, local insights, and friendly banter that feels like you're right there with them around the campfire.
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Ep. 36: Wynoochee Done Right, Roo In Our Hearts, Glass Everywhere
This one’s a mix of heavy hearts and winter wins.We start by honoring Cameron — better known as Roo — Beth’s loyal trail companion and a beloved member of our overlanding crew. If you’ve ever driven…
Ep. 35: Would You Buy a Trailer and Overlanding on Facebook Marketplace
What do Goose Gear, used mud terrains, cross-country skiing in the Methow Valley (yes, that’s MET-HOW), and a futuristic Honda camper trailer have in common? Apparently… this episode.Garrick breaks…
Ep. 34: Charming Snow Wheeling Tips, Roadie Woes, Let’s Ski
In Episode 34, we welcome back friend of the show Beth for a wide-ranging conversation that blends winter overlanding reality checks with trip stories, gear lessons learned the hard way, and a few…
Ep. 33: Holiday Road Trips, Cheap Starlink, and What’s Ahead in 2026
In this episode of Remote Trails Radio, Garrick and Melody trade road-trip stories from winter travel across the West, introduce Melody’s new pup Yuzu, and share updates from past episodes -…
Ep. 32: New Year, New You, New Puppy, New WABDR, New ORBDR
Welcome to the first Remote Trails Radio episode of 2026—and instead of a highlight reel, we’re doing the anti-wrap. Garrick and Melody unpack a wild, soggy, and often frustrating Pacific Northwest…
Ep. 31: The Silent Race, Getting Stuck in the Mud in Moab, and Why Get An Air Compressor?
🎄 Merry Christmas from Remote Trails Radio!In this holiday episode, Garrick and Melody kick things off with updates, mishaps, and the ongoing debate over car color—before diving into gear talk, trail…
Ep. 30: Zack Got His Bikes a Tacoma + Moab Prep
Zack is back! Our favorite resident tinkerer (last heard on Episode 10) returns with a new-to-him 2023 Tacoma and a head full of ideas. We chat through how he specced it as a dual-sport hauler on a…
Ep 29: Start a Car Fire, Micro Power Stations, How-To Crime
Our Thanksgiving episode is here! 🦃 This week, Garrick and Melody dive into an unexpectedly eventful stretch of adventures, gear experiments, and one very fancy set of license plates.We kick things…
Ep 28: Power Mods, Island Playbook & PNW Trail Days
Chilly temps, big mods, and bigger trip tips. Garrick installs a DC-DC alternator charger (Bluetti Charger 1) to turbo-charge his EcoFlow River 2 Pro and talks solar (220W), safer fridge power…
Ep. 27 Halloween Spooktacular - Haunting Overland Stories & Creepy Wildlife Encounters
Join Garrick and Melody for a spine-tingling Halloween edition of Remote Trails Radio, featuring returning guest Scott as they swap eerie tales from the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. From raccoons…
Ep. 26: Overland Gear Insights, Adventure and Danger in the Olympics, Exploring the Gifford Pinchot
Melody and Garrick circle back on a summer of experiments—what gear actually worked, what flopped, and what they’re upgrading next. From window-vent rain solutions and Bluetooth headsets that finally…
Ep. 25: Driving Our Condos to Vancouver Island North and Providing Security During Our Most Vulnerable Times
Load up the rigs and join us for a week of rain-soaked trails, hidden coves, and endless lake views on Vancouver Island North. Starting with a Black Ball Ferry ride from Port Angeles to Victoria, we…
Ep. 24: How to Overland with a New Buddy, The Bees!, Delicious Trail Meals
In this episode of Remote Trails Radio, Garrick and Melody welcome back returning guest Shannon for a recap of their recent VIN shakedown weekend—a test run to dial in gear and routines before the…
Ep. 23: From Moab to the Alcan Highway with Ann, Ramming into Garrick’s Parked Rig
Buckle up for a fun ride! In this episode of RTR, Ann joins us to share her adventures, mishaps, and wisdom from years of overlanding. We kick things off with her 5th Gen 4Runner mods (split into two…
Ep. 22: Honorable WABDR Mentions, Margs & Batteries, Cougar Talk
Remote Trails Radio - Episode 22In this episode, Garrick kicks things off with a fun fact: Enumclaw, WA, is pronounced like “enumerate,” not like “enemy”—a little slip-up from last episode. After…
Ep 21: Learn Aussie Auto Lingo, Western Australia Overlanding Pitfalls, Garrick Attempts Supercar Names
We're back! Our release schedule has slowed down a bit this summer as we are busy adventuring. The good news is that we'll have plenty to talk about. This week we start with some updates from our…
Ep. 20: The Owyhee Canyonlands Redemption Tour
This week Garrick recounts his recent trip to the Owyhee Canyonlands. This was a redo of a trip we attempted a couple of years ago, but unfortunately had to abandon due to the weather and trail…
Ep. 19: Rally Recoveries, Moto Mods, Modular Sleeping Platforms
This episode Garrick is getting ready for his Owyhee Canyonlands trip and Melody spent her weekend volunteering for a rally race by running sweep and recovery.Garrick recalls his recent efforts to…
Ep. 18: Recovering Under Pressure, Overland Collective Controversy, Garrick’s 3 Collarbones
This episode Garrick shares the details of how he broke his collarbone while cycling. Melody details a high stress recovery effort conducted on a busy road within city limits.We cover the recent news…
Ep. 17: Desert 100 If You Dare, iOverlander Developer Responds To Community, Gear Wins and Woes
Quick disclaimer on this episode. We had a technical difficulty where our studio software selected the wrong microphone on Garrick's computer. Garrick's audio is lower quality than our usual…
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Remote Trails Radio has published 36 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Automotive, Hobbies.
Remote Trails Radio is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 57m.
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