Moab Spring 2014

Here's one of the sovereign single track.



Here's one along White Rim Trail.

Very Nice---I have heard that Sovereign Trail is very technical. I am just starting to resign to the fact that I will be attempting Slick Rock and Fin N Things.

Thanks
Simba

A little north of town is one of my favorite Moab rides, Monitor and Merrimac. Check it out, it is not overly difficult, you can do it, very scenic and quite varied.

Slickrock was pretty fun today!
It is even better when you aren't doing icy sidehills!

Thanks--will do some research.

No Friggin' way---Riding in January while in Michigan we have a horrible Winter storm. But enjoying all these hints and pictures.

Thanks All,
Keep them coming. Otherwise, it will be a long way off to April.
Simba

So ready to meet you all out west

the little ski town I live in here in the San Juans is one of the best locations I think. Great skiing, but when I need a mid winter fix, plenty of nearish options. Moab is about 2hrs away to the west, or just this past Sunday I rode an area northwest of Farmington, NM that had 50ish temps, dusty, and we covered probably 80 miles of mostly singletrack, and only saw two other riders. Now we are getting some moisture and it will be back to powder turns for the weekend!

Monitor/Merrimac was a good suggestion. Also in that same area, 7 mile rim only had a few challenging spots and lots of good overlooks!
Sovereign has a good variety. The really technical climbs are actual marked "Extremely Difficult" or something like that, and there are lots of other ways around. Just following the ATV trails, or working your way out to Cedar Mesa or railing the long sand wash, you could spend a great day out there. There is even gas at the trailhead on the southern end at Archview Campground.

Let's please keep the white rim trail on the menu for one of the days, us FL touristy types would like to claim "we rode that"

Yup--that is reserved. Gotta see that KTM of yours.
Simba

Stupid question---how does one climb a rock step without hitting their skid plate and destroying the motor. I could not climb above this step on Chicken Corners and had to turn back.
Simba

It is Long Canyon, Never heard of it called Pucker pass, as it is a very easy road,????

ADV salute! from Top of the World

What is the best way to climb a steep slick rock hill and how best to ride it back down without soling yourself?

Simba

Momentum on the up hills.

Have Stg & Samthg push, while RedRockRider pulls.

I remember we were on a trail together full of 'Baby Heads' climbing a steep hill. RRR was actually lifting the back of my bike and pushing. With the right tires and some practice I have gone from skill level 2/10 to now being 4/10.

I hope to get to about 5-6/10 by this year's end. But nothing ventured nothing gained. So I really want to do some slick rock riding. But you guys need to take pictures when I go down--like I did on our first ride together. Just make sure I am not hemorrhaging.

Simba

Moab 2013. I did Slickrock on my DRZ. I did not have any issues, but it whipped my 51 year old ass. After the initial energy drain, i got pretty stoked at the fact i did it, went on and rode fins and things. Needless to say i was in bed early that night.

Potash ponds... on the way to Shafer trail from Moab)



Shafer Trail...


[COLOR="cyan)"]Island in the Sky[/COLOR]... (atop Shaffer trail) over looking 100 mile White Rim Trail...


Beef Basin... going into Canyon Lands South...


Goosenecks State Park (near Mexican Hat)... camp right on the overlook...


web pic...



Comb Ridge... (a few sandy spots are a little tough to get through)

Hello Friends,
Thanks for sharing your stories and pictures.
Your pics are fantastic. They are really inspiring.
I will ride slick rock.
Thanks
Simba