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 [...]
On Finding My Glide – Nordic Skiing in the La Sal Mountains
Although the 2017-2018 winter has produced an unusually low snowpack across most of the western united states, in some places there's just enough snow to get out and play. I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bucket List Skiing in Bryce Canyon
Panoramic view of Bryce Canyon in winter Bucket List Skiing in Bryce Canyon I refuse to have a bucket list. It seems so final: you make a list [...]
Cataract Canyon High Water- Raft Flip Videos
Upside down raft dropping into the "Claw" - Notice the hand coming out of the water! Check out our River Conditions for current flows and conditions on the [...]
Cross-Country Skiing At Mesa Verde National Park
Skiing to Cliff Palace in Winter - notice the lack of snow. Click for a full size image. Wondering where to go Nordic skiing this weekend? At just [...]