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 fall, from historic flooding and washed-out highways to snow seasons that never quite showed up.

From there, things turn productive (and optimistic): we celebrate our first-ever fan mail, share practical motivation hacks for actually finishing projects, and dive deep into one of the biggest backcountry updates in years—the release of Washington BDR 2.0, plus a surprise refresh of the Oregon BDR. Garrick breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how these updates make multi-day BDR trips more realistic than ever.

The episode also includes:

• A deep dive into Whidbey Island adventures, including Fort Ebey State Park, glacier-carved kettle terrain, and XC-style MTB trails with big history
• Overlanding logistics with dogs (including a new four-legged passenger joining the crew 🐾)
• Nitro Circus highlights and why it’s worth seeing live
• DIY fire starters, boot dryers, and underrated road-trip snacks in Random Recommendations

It’s a wide-ranging, cozy, information-packed episode—perfect for planning your next adventure while the weather does whatever it wants.

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🔗 Links

• Teton Sports Camp Cot with Pivot Arm
• Instagram for “How Long Does It Actually Take”: @christi.newrutzen
• Cook Unity
• Snoozer Dog Console Seats
• Nitro Circus
• Rebel Cheese
• WABDR 2.0 Update
• ridebdr.com, FB WABDR, FB ORBDR, FB IDBDR
• Travel Guide: Fort Ebey State Park
• Bigfoot Bushcraft Fire Starters
• DryGuy Boot Driers

Thanks for sticking with us through 2025. Here’s to better weather, better trails, and even better adventures ahead.

RTR, over and out. 🚙🏍️❄️

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