The words, Gone to Moab, describes many of my desert jaunts. However, I rarely visit or even pass through the bustling town in southeastern Utah. It's just easy when someone asks; I respond with a simple reply--headed to Moab. This past weekend, my friend Tyson and I headed to Moab. It was Outerbike Weekend, so Moab was going to be busy. With a smeark on my face, I told Tyson that we woudn't see too many people. Tyson has only been to the deserts of Utah once. He had heard of my jaunts to the area but never could quite comprehend what we (my family) did there...So, here it is...
We left Park City rather late and pulled into a backcountry campsite I know about right around Green River, Utah. I pulled over and asked Tyson to get the gate. His response, "why?"
"This is our campsite."
He was bewildered but excited knowing we were about to explore the backcountry beauty of canyon country.
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
The stars were out as we got the cots ready. Sleeping out under the stars is outstanding. For Tyson, this was his first experience. He might be a changed man...
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
The morning was ours for enjoyment. Coffee, photos, small talk...A desert ramble was ensuing...
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
We explored a side canyon for signs of the past.
Not too many other souls out and about on this day.
We headed further south to the outskirts of Moab. Moab has been in full force on putting in some new single track trails. We had to check them out.
Photo: t. Smith
Afterwards, I told Tyson that we would check out this campsite high above the Green River. Not really understanding, he thought that woud be awesome. Off we went...We made it just in time to see the light show in the clouds.
The morning light revealed the best campsite of Tyson's life. My response, "really?" He said, "look at this!" I couldn't argue with his logic.
The cruiser knowing it's going to be a good day!
Tyson and I fighing over similiar shots.
Next, into Arches...Above the crowds! More to come...
We left Park City rather late and pulled into a backcountry campsite I know about right around Green River, Utah. I pulled over and asked Tyson to get the gate. His response, "why?"
"This is our campsite."
He was bewildered but excited knowing we were about to explore the backcountry beauty of canyon country.
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
The stars were out as we got the cots ready. Sleeping out under the stars is outstanding. For Tyson, this was his first experience. He might be a changed man...
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
The morning was ours for enjoyment. Coffee, photos, small talk...A desert ramble was ensuing...
photo courtesy of Tyson Smith
We explored a side canyon for signs of the past.
Not too many other souls out and about on this day.
We headed further south to the outskirts of Moab. Moab has been in full force on putting in some new single track trails. We had to check them out.
Photo: t. Smith
Afterwards, I told Tyson that we would check out this campsite high above the Green River. Not really understanding, he thought that woud be awesome. Off we went...We made it just in time to see the light show in the clouds.
The morning light revealed the best campsite of Tyson's life. My response, "really?" He said, "look at this!" I couldn't argue with his logic.
The cruiser knowing it's going to be a good day!
Tyson and I fighing over similiar shots.
Next, into Arches...Above the crowds! More to come...
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