What are Biological Soil Crusts and Why Do You Care?
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Sometimes also known as Cryptobiotic Soils If you’ve ever been on a hike in Moab chances are you’ve seen the crusty black growths that cover some [...]
How Rock Climbers can Responsibly visit Indian Creek for Creeksgiving
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Creeksgiving is a tradition amongst rock climbers who flock to the Indian Creek Recreation area during Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday with friends and sandstone splitters [...]
Please Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Springtime in Moab means stellar temperatures for all outdoor activities. It’s warming up, but it’s not too hot yet, and there's usually a nice breeze keeping [...]
What are Raptor Closures in Indian Creek–and why are they Important?
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) It is springtime in Moab! Temperatures are increasing, the days are getting longer, and it’s raining less and less. To rock climbers all over the country [...]
5 Classic Sunny Climbing Walls In Moab to Hit When it’s Cold Outside
(Photo Credit: Mary Eden) Winter in Moab can be rough for climbers. The temperatures dip below freezing for most of the day, the rain or snow makes climbing sandstone treacherous, [...]
Iconic Desert Rock Climb ‘Jah Man’ Is Gone
The classic desert rock climb 'Jah Man' on the Sister Superior formation has seen incredibly substantial rockfall. So much so, that a significant part of the route has been reduced [...]
Early Springtime Climbing Routes For Moab
Spring in Moab means rock climbing. As the desert warms, Moab and Indian Creek prepare for an onslaught of excited rock climbers. If you are seeking warm weather climbs this [...]
Winter Climbing at Indian Creek, Utah
It's all about angles. Notice the difference in snow cover between the 2 walls. Cat Wall on left, Reservoir Wall on right Winter at Indian Creek offers world [...]