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 [...]
CLIMBING GEAR
Hey yall, I had a tupperware container with all my gear stolen. Two harnesses (one large males forget the brand, and a tealish female bd) 2 chalk bags (one was [...]
Guide to Must See Rock Art Around Moab
(Photo credit: Kaya Lindsay) One of the many interesting cultural aspects of the Moab area, is the abundance of rock art, sometimes also known as petroglyphs. Petroglyphs are small figures [...]
Proper Layering for Winter Activities
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Recreating in Moab in the winter can be a bit of a wild ride—temperature wise. The mornings are frosty, with near single digit temps, the middle [...]
Chad Heying
Chad is a California transplant who came to Moab to access the beautiful and varied outdoor spaces we have here. As he puts it, “No where else can you ski [...]
Sunny Trails for Winter Hiking in Moab
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) It’s winter in Moab! We have fresh snow in the La Sals, freezing cold nights, and icy days. However, we still live in the desert and [...]
Footwear Traction Buying Guide
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) Welcome to winter in Moab! We’ve finally had a bit of snowfall in town, which means all of your favorite hiking trails are either icy, or [...]
Moab Winter Condition Update 12-31-21
Moab Winter Condition Report for Friday, December 10th, 2021. Brought to you since 2014 by Moab Gear Trader. From everyone at Moab Gear Trader, we wish you a happy and [...]
Moab Winter Conditions Update 12-17-21
Moab Winter Condition Update 12/17 Welcome back to the Moab Winter Conditions! We’re finally starting to get some weather this December. There have been a few sizable storms in the [...]
Seasonal Gift Guide for the Outdoor Enthusiast in Your Life
(Photo Credit: Kaya Lindsay) Happy Holidays everyone! We are deep in the gift buying season, and if you have a loved one who enjoys the outdoors but you don’t know [...]