Many people think living in Utah is a bad thing.
To prove how wrong they are the UXOC went down for a quick weekend of running trails in Moab. (only a 3 hour drive!
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We spent one night down there, those that had Monday off spent two.
Dinner at Eddie McStiffs (service was slow, but beer was good!)
Breakfast at the Moab Diner (Best Green Chili in the state)
Saturday's trail was to the Top of the World.
A simple, fun, trail turned into a challenge when the snow got more than 2 feet deep at the top.
With the sudden gain in elevation and powdery snow under the wheels only 2 of the 5 Xterras were able to make it to the top. The rest of us fell out within walking distance and made plans to upgrade tires in the near future.
Sunday we went along the Klondike Bluffs trail then crosed over to Tower arch and took it into the park, then with about an hour of daylight left we headed out along Willow Creek Road.
A Great time was had by all!
Well enough talk here's the pics:
Snow in Moab.
This was when it wasn't deep. (Those of us in the desert aren't as used to it as those up North
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The required Slickrock Pic
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This incline looks steeper, but if it was the Parking Brake wouldn't have held.
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Never looks as tough in the pictures does it?
This was a much steeper incline than the picture shows.
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Lining up for a last group shot toward Klondike Bluffs
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The rest of the pictures are here:
MSN Communities/Dustin's Xterra/Moab Xterra
Enjoy!