Spring Breakers
How do you know when it’s spring break in Moab?
When all the cars license plates turns green.
It’s true, the Colorado invasion has begun. Even though the ski season is still alive & kicking for another solid six weeks, Spring Break has begun here in the desert. Our Colorado friends who have endured their own long winter are starting to come over to enjoy the warming temps and drying trails.
In my last post I believe I proclaimed “Game On”. Well, I ALMOST had to retract that statement in that Ol Man Winter just kept givin er! We would get a nice day or two followed up with another snowstorm in the valley. Thankfully the last few storms have been rain in the valley with the snow falling mostly above 7,000′. Recent reports are saying Amasaback & Jacksons are GTG. YES!
In addition to Poison Spider hosting the YETI Spring Thaw event out at the Amasaback T.H. this wknd. we also have the Skinny Tire Festival in town this wknd. Western Spirit is setting out an extra special lunch for the top fundraisers ride this afternoon which should be a spectacular ride on the Needles Overlook road.
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So if you’re headed our way be sure to check lodging options 1st - it’s going to be a busy wknd. here in town. Camping is always an option, just be sure to bring a toasty sleeping bag since it’s still dipping below freezing at night.
It’s always a challenge to decide whether to go for a backcountry ski in the LaSals or a bike ride in the valley this time of year. Our mtns. are close to 150% of average for snowpack and the skiing is really good up there right now. But at the same time our trails are finally opening up after a long cold winter. Ashley likes to call this a “high class problem”. I guess she’s right - and that’s what makes living in Moab so aweome - all these choices and none of them are bad. I really hate this phrase, but TGIF!
Enjoy your weekend - I know I will!
Each
year between March and October we run hundreds of cycling trips throughout
the US, and in the winter we go to Mexico and Costa Rica. On our mountain
bike trips we ride some of the best trails in the country while camping in
the backcountry.