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 2-10-18 The 2nd week of February ends with our snowpack being so low for so long that folks are running out of words to describe it. We have moved beyond complaining now to just staring in awe at the numbers unfolding in our La Sals and most mountain ranges south [...]
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 [...]
La Sal Mountain Snow Report 1-9-18 I think we can safely say the Nordic ski season has finally begun! Unfortunately, anyone hoping to backcountry ski, snowboard, snowmobile, snowbike, or sleep in snow caves will need to drive somewhere else or be patient. If those aren't an option, maybe try giving cross-country skiing a chance. You [...]
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 [...]
Moab & La Sal Mountain Snow & Winter Conditions Report 12-22-17 And just like that, winter is here. Moab was covered in 8-12 inches of snow yesterday in a very localized storm that barely affected nearby areas. Area Road Conditions Geyser Pass Road was plowed to the winter use trailhead yesterday afternoon, but is [...]
Image credit: NOAA.GOV La Sal Mountain Winter Condition Report 11-27-17 Greetings from Moab Gear Trader, Moab's Winter Sports Headquarters! Unfortunately, if you were hoping to slide on snow, there just hasn't been a lot of winter to be found. Plenty of folks have been out taking advantage of this extended autumn though! [...]