BRRRRRRR! 10 fresh inches and only zero degrees in Gold Basin this morning, 4 degrees at the trailhead, and only -5 on Pre-Laurel peak at 11,700'. Combine that with the 25 mph sustained and 35 mph gusts and you have a wind chill of -30 to -35 degrees on the ridge-tops. Exposed skin could begin [...]
The word on the trail is that winter is finally here! Yesterday, folks were out successfully making gentle turns on their skis in the backcountry and exploring off the road with motorized machines. It's shallow, hollow, and soft, so be careful! Roads Geyser Pass Road has not been plowed since the last storm, but is [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Report 1-26-18 The return of winter! We would have published our report sooner, but were too busy playing out in all of that snow! 15.54" of very low density snow fell last weekend, so we'll round up to 16" Add another 5" and we are slowly moving away from the possibility [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Report 1-20-18 The government might be closed, but Moab Gear Trader is OPEN from 8am to 9pm everyday! Grooming The track was groomed on Thursday 1/20 and by Friday evening it was still in great shape. There has been some ski & fat bike traffic, but no snowmobiles or other motorized [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Report 1-12-18 Snow The Geyser Pass weather station at 9600' is reporting 11" of settled snow this morning. We'll take it! That puts us at 33% of normal Snow Water Equivalent. Grooming The track was rolled yesterday morning into Gold Basin and to the top of Geyser Pass. The snow is [...]
Moab & La Sal Mountain Winter Condition Report 1-7-18 Cheers from a new year from Zoe, Zach, Jeff, Chris, Sylvia, Ilona, Bjorn, and Marshall. We all wish you the very best for 2018. We are open from 8 to 9 every day. Our shelves are stocked with the gear and clothing you need to play [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Report - Saturday, February 18th 2017 Plus Colorado River Snowpack Information Snow Gold Basin received a trace of snow this morning. Currently Geyser Pass Snotel reports 143% of average SWE. The NWS forecast discussion this morning specifically mentions the LA SAL & Abajo mountains as being favored by this system. Up [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Condition Report 2-11-17 Good morning! I hope you are well and enjoying this land of contrasts. It has been a while since I have written an update, but that is mostly due the fact that there has not really been much to report. There is other exciting news that has also [...]
La Sal Mountain Winter Condition Report Photo above is of Mount Tukuhnikivatz, Tukno, and Noreiga's face framed by rime encrusted aspen trees, La Sal Mountains, Utah. Saturday, January 27th 2017 - DODGEBALL! Today is the day! If you aren't in the La Sal mountains skiing, snow shoeing, sledding snowboarding, or snowmobiling come down to the [...]
Moab & La Sal Mountains Winter Recreation Report Friday, January 13th 2017 Well today is Friday the 13th, a significant day for some. I think it’s bad luck to be superstitious. Luckily, there has been massive amounts of snow all across the West. We hope you have had a chance to experience some of the [...]