🎄 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 stories, and a deep Moab travel breakdown.

We start with real-world vehicle issues, including a cargo-area heat problem in a 3rd-gen 4Runner and a physical muffler swap that had unexpected consequences. From there, the conversation shifts into air compressor systems—why you actually need one, how different setups compare, and what really matters when it comes to CFM, duty cycle, noise, and long-term reliability. Melody shares what inspired her latest build while Garrick weighs in on proven options.

The second half of the episode is a Moab travel guide (Part 2). Building on Episode 6, we recap iconic routes like Potash Road, Shafer Trail, and Long Canyon, then branch out to Gemini Bridges, Four Arches Canyon, Surprise Valley Overlook, and more. Along the way, we share lessons learned—from melted interior gear and intermittent motorcycle failures to getting properly stuck in the mud—and offer practical tips for camping, weather, timing, and route planning.

We wrap things up with trail-resource recommendations and a few random holiday recommendations to send you into the season right.

Whether you’re planning a winter desert trip, dialing in your air-up system, or just escaping family chaos for an hour—this one’s for you.

Links:

• Goose Gear
• Sponsored by Wifey
• Wifey Air System
• VIAIR 400P
• ARB Twin Air Compressor: Use our discount code: REMOTETRAILS10
• Potash Evaporation Ponds
• Shafer Switchbacks
• Long Canyon Road
• Trail route resources
  • Utah BDR
  • Trails Offroad
  • Overland Trail Guides
• Big A** Calendar
• Merrell Moab Mocs

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