Remote Trails Radio

Ep. 36: Wynoochee Done Right, Roo In Our Hearts, Glass Everywhere

March 2
53 mins

Episode Description

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 behind “Roo Tube,” you know what we’re talking about. He’ll be deeply missed.

From there, we shift into a Presidents’ Day weekend done right: winter camping near the Wynoochee River with blue skies, frosty mornings, diesel heaters humming, a Gazelle gazebo saving frozen fingers, and yes… multiple Starlinks in the woods. Garrick finally conquers a long-awaited Olympic gravel loop, hikes up to Dusk Point, and revisits Spoon Creek Falls in full winter flow. Vindication tastes even better at 3,300 feet.

We also talk winter setups — what works, what doesn’t, and how to test your gear before committing to a full cold-weather weekend. Garrick debuts his new electric kettle system as part of his ongoing camp electrification strategy, and we discuss the realities of battery management when temperatures drop.

Meanwhile, back in civilization, Melody deals with a smashed 4Runner window (glass everywhere), shares an insurance pro tip for PNW drivers, and somehow still finds time to discover one of the most underrated parks near Tacoma.

Plus:
 • Snow wheeling without airing down
 • The heartbreak of unmaintained MTB trails
 • Why pausing your Starlink at the wrong time is a bad idea
 • Waterproof knit gloves that actually work
 • A sunset-worthy beach recommendation

Winter camping doesn’t have to be miserable. Sometimes it’s sunny, sometimes it’s snowing, and sometimes it’s both in the same morning.

RTR — over and out.

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