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.
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…
Remote Trails Radio - Episode 22
In 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 tha…
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 pre…
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 condi…
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 ad…
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…
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 standard…
This week we meet to discuss Garrick's "snow" camping experience and Melody shares some upcoming events in the PNW this May!
If you're an iPhone user, you might be able to satellite text message for f…
This week we are joined by Demetre, an avid Land Rover and overlanding enthusiast. We jump in to learn about Demetre's 2 Land Rover Discovery rigs and how Demetre discovered overlanding from his home…
We begin this episode by remembering Garrick's Uncle Les, who passed away recently, with a couple funny stories from over the years.
Garrick provides some updates on his ongoing saga of radio issues.
T…
We're "sorry to say" it's just us this episode, lol. We have been surviving the PNW wet season, even with other drivers running their cars in stealth mode. Our winter hibernation has been filled with…
This episode we are joined by new parents Chelsea and Jesse as well as their baby, Lucas! We jumpstart this episode with a new segment, Turbo Trivia! Can you beat our scores?
We learn how the couple f…
This week we share what we have been up to including the challenges of snow wheeling, debeading tires, inaccessible public land, and riding in the winter.
For our news topic, we gush over an overlandi…
This week we are joined by Zack, aka The Motorcycle Librarian. Zack is a teacher by day and motorcycle wrencher by night.
All three of us recently camped together at Grayland Beach State Park on the …
This week we start off with a recap of our holiday travels and then jump into our Overland Trails Essentials list. We were inspired by the wilderness ten essentials to come up with a list of essentia…
Our first podcast in 2025! Do you know the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne? This is commonly known as the "New Years Eve" song in America. If not, then check out our links to learn more.
In this episode, Ga…
****SENSITIVITY WARNING**** Mentions of death and suicide in the context of Search and Rescue missions to recover human remains. The content may be distressing or upsetting for some listeners. Please…
The Moab episode!
In this episode Garrick starts off with describing his road trip down to Moab, Utah from Seattle. Melody is preparing her rig for winter. Both Melody and Garrick made cable improveme…
We our joined this week by our friend Beth who drives a 2021 SR5 4Runner that's taken on a scratch or two since she first bought it. We discuss some of the mods that Beth has added to her rig and how…
After a long break, we are back! We have some updates from our previous episodes to share along with some new segments to introduce in this episode.
Melody enjoyed a Jeep expedition in Vietnam which i…