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 [...]
The Radioactive History of Moab.
Have you ever driven down Potash Rd and wondered what all those tractors are doing next to the Colorado river? The soil they are moving is radioactive, and a very [...]
Where Did The La Sal Mountains Get Their Names?
The La Sal Mountain range towers high above the red rock desert in Moab, Ut. In the summer, the towering peaks offer incredible opportunities for hiking, climbing, and mountain [...]
History Of Old Blue Mountain Ski Resort
If you have ever made the journey south from Moab, you may have seen a mountain range silhouetted in the distance. These small peaks are known on maps [...]
Understanding the WHITEWATER SCALE.
What does it all mean? Are you curious as to what the whitewater scale even is? Have you ever wondered what people are talking about when they mention that a [...]
Why are they called the La Sals?
History facts about Moab #1 Naming of the La Sals During the colonization of North America, the Spaniards pushed North and West from Mexico, in search of GREAT cities of [...]
Colorado River Doubles In Flow Overnight
Colorado River doubles in flow overnight It looks like the Colorado in Cataract Canyon went from 7000 to 14000 on Tuesday night and the Green River at Green River, [...]
Free Ski Straps!
WINTER IS BACK. Who wants free stuff? Come in and get your very own Moab Gear Trader ski straps! Even better, mention this post, and get one for FREE! Then [...]