Ep. 23: From Moab to the Alcan Highway with Ann, Ramming into Garrick’s Parked Rig
Manage episode 504286636 series 3597585
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 parts for good reason!) and the unforgettable story of when she rammed into Garrick’s parked rig.
From there, Ann talks about how she first got into overlanding and what drew her into this community. We swap stories about legendary trails like Black Bear Pass and Moab, before moving north to the Alcan Highway — complete with Ann’s road-tested tips (and yes, Costco gets a shout-out as a trail essential).
The conversation also dives into the personal side of overlanding: making space for a partner, balancing adventure with relationships, and keeping it fun along the way. Of course, we couldn’t resist sprinkling in some overlander humor and wrapping it all up with our signature random recommendations.
Episode Highlights:
- Ann’s 5th Gen 4Runner mods (and a parking lot disaster)
- How she discovered the world of overlanding
- Adventures across Black Bear Pass, Moab, and the Alcan Highway
- Pro tips for road trips and couple travel
- Overlander jokes, gear chat, and community vibes
Whether you’re deep into the overlanding lifestyle or just curious about hitting the trail, this episode has laughs, lessons, and plenty of inspiration.
👉 Follow the podcast to get our latest episodes delivered right to you!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Ann’s 5th Gen 4Runner Mods Part 1 (00:02:04)
3. Ramming Into Garrick’s Parked Rig (00:02:53)
4. Ann’s 5th Gen 4Runner Mods Part 2 (00:06:24)
5. Updates from previous episodes (00:10:23)
6. An Overlander Joke (00:12:43)
7. How Ann Got Into Overlanding (00:13:34)
8. Black Bear Pass & Moab (00:17:43)
9. Alcan Highway, Tips, Costco (00:21:36)
10. Making Room for a Partner when Overlanding (00:31:02)
11. Random Recommendations (00:33:37)
23 episodes