Thoughts on playing outside during a pandemic
Moab is a community thriving on outdoor recreation, and we are super bummed out. The amount of opportunities for the ultimate adventure is unmatched anywhere, but like, can we go [...]
The New Normal.
Hello Moab, I hope everyone is finding comfort in a new and different routine while practicing social distancing. Operations at the Moab Gear Trader have drastically shifted as the [...]
The Most Stunning Sights in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is one of two National Park's in the Moab area and is a very famous attraction. Over 2,000 unique Arches may be discovered within the park boundaries [...]
Busted Arm Draw Cross Country Skiing
The Nordic Skiing around Moab has been great so far this season. We have two groomed Nordic Tracks in the area with the La Sal's and Abajo's. While both are [...]
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 [...]
Home Of Truth: Marie Ogden’s Attempt to Raise The Dead
About 45 minutes south of Moab, an old ghost town right off of Highway 191 still stands. The now gated private property was once a secretive, carefully constructed compound belonging [...]
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 [...]