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****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 take care when deciding whether to listen to this episode. If you feel that the subject matter may be triggering or uncomfortable, we encourage to skip this episode or proceed with caution.This week we are joined by our friend, Scott! Scott drives a 4Runner TRD Pro and shares with us how he disco...

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 improvements to their portable power stations and Garrick did the same for his 12V fridge. Melody also received the fix for her Warn winch controller, but it's complicated!Garrick then jumps in to detail his week long trip riding motorcyles and a little 4x4 action while in Moab. Highlights include Slick Ro...

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 she chose them.Garrick enjoyed his first bikepacking trip. It involved a couple ferry rides from Seattle to the Kitsap Peninsula, questionable sushi choices, and a run in with the law.Beth is leading a weekend trip to the Douglas Creek recreation area and shares some of her pre-trip planning tips...

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 involved a new trail condition she hasn't experienced before. Garrick enjoyed fun on two wheels and managed to stay toasty while camping. Our first new segment is discussing gear and why its needed. This time our focus is on getting unstuck and how recovery points are critical for that purpose. Our...

We are happy to introduce our first esteemed guest, Shannon! We learn a little about Shannon's near stock Jeep JL Wrangler and how he has selected his upgrades so far. Shannon then shares some insights on how to navigate the murky waters of purchasing a Chinese diesel heater for the winter. Garrick shares his latest tale about how his non-overlanding trip to Lopez island accidentally ended up in some fun, off pavement time.For the main topic, Shannon provides some tips to make cooking fu...

Garrick and Melody discuss their latest mods and mechanical failures on their 4Runners. Garrick finds secret ruins on Washington's highest elevation road, as well as spots an owl on the North Cascades Highway. Melody and Garrick share highlights on their most recent, week-long overlanding adventures including traversing Idaho and hopping between various hot springs in Nevada.Send us a textSupport the show

Garrick & Melody introduce themselves, their rigs, and share what overlanding means to them.You can reach us at remote.trails.radio@gmail.comOpening music is Fun by Vibe Tracks https://goo.gl/Vb19cjSend us a textSupport the show