What To Do in Moab When It Snows.
Moab is a year-round adventure paradise. Some seasons of the year, those adventures are more evident than others. Rafting in the spring and summer is a no brainer. Climbing in [...]
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 Moab Inversion Explained.
Its been very dreary in Moab lately. It seems as if storms are on the horizon at any moment. Clouds seem to cover the area, and fog conceals the [...]
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 [...]