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The Amasa Back Trail Moab

October 15, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

. If planed well, and with a bit of luck, the Amasa Back Trail in Moab could become your all time favorite trail ever. I say this, because this trail can be unbearably busy on weekends / holidays, and this will definitely put a damper on things. However, if you can get an early start on a weekday, this trail will be yours, and believe me, it will blow your mind. The highest danger factor on this trail, is the scenery, it's almost impossible to keep your eyes on the trail. . Trail Stats … [Read more...]

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Moab Rim Campark Mountain Bikers Choice

October 12, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

. I have been staying at Moab Rim Campark for 4 years running, always through the month of October. Although everyone is welcome at Moab Rim Campark, mountain bikers will especially feel at home here. If you are looking for a resort, or heated swimming pool, or air conditioned outdoor mini golf, then this is not the place for you, however if you are looking to stay somewhere with an adventurous feel, somewhere that offers stunning views, and somewhere that is mountain bike friendly, then … [Read more...]

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The Portal Trail Moab

October 9, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

. The Portal Trail in Moab is known to be the most deadliest trail in the USA, is this justified or is it just a hype? I have done this trails numerous times, either looping the Poison Spider Mesa Trail, or as a Point to Point coming up Gold Bar Rim Trail. So, is the Portal Trail really as scary & dangerous as everyone makes out?... Is the Portal Trail dangerous ? YES Is the Portal Trail Deadly ? If you fall on certain section of this Trail then definitely. Is the … [Read more...]

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Poison Spider Mesa Trail looped with Portal Trail Moab 2010

October 8, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

. The Poison Spider Messa and down Portal was one of last years favorite trails. The Poison Spider Messa is definitely a trail that you either love or hate. This trail can make a grown man cry. Poison Spider Mesa is technically, physically and mentally a challenge. . . Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: 12.5 miles [ loop] Trail Type: Loop or Out & Back Skill Level: [ what the books say ] Technically moderate to extremely difficult. Physically moderate … [Read more...]

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Hidden Valley onto Moab Rim Trail

October 6, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

. The Hidden Valley onto Moab Rim is one of my Moab favorites. This trail offers fantastic scenery, a very remote feeling without being remote ( if anything goes wrong, it's no more than a 1.5 hour walk to civilization). The Hidden Valley onto Moab Rim trail offers everything the big trails offer, such as Porcupine. The trail can be looped, or as an out and back. This trail offers the longest and steepest slickrock downhill section, almost a mile of solid mental 22 percent … [Read more...]

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Porcupine Rim Trail Moab Utah

April 7, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

The Porcupine Rim Trail, probably Moabs second most famous and notorious trail. But the Porcupine is a completely different kind of ride, and more and more mountain bikers are taking a preference to this trail over the Slickrock, this might have something to with the crowds, but there is no getting away with the fact that Porcupine is one hell of a good ride. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 14.8 miles Trail Type: Loop, Out & Back, but most people … [Read more...]

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Poison Spider Messa down Portal Trail

March 13, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

The Poison Spider Messa and down Portal was one of last years favorite trails. The Poison Spider Messa is definitely a trail that you either love or hate. This trail can make a grown man cry. Poison Spider Mesa is technically, physically and mentally a challenge. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 12.8 miles Trail Type: Loop or Out & Back Skill Level: Technically moderate to extremely difficult. Physically moderate to extremely difficult. Duration: 3-6 … [Read more...]

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Slickrock Trail Moab Utah

March 3, 2010 By RIP3D 5 Comments

Every serious Mountain Biker from around the world, knows, or has heard about the famous and notorious “Slickrock” Trail in Moab. It was this trail that put Moab on the map, and turned Moab into a mountain biking mecca that brings 1000’s of mountain bikers from around the globe to Moab. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 12.5 miles Trail Type: Loop Skill Level: Technically very difficult to extremely dangerous. Physically very difficult to … [Read more...]

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Moab Rim Trail via Hidden Valley Moab

January 29, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

I have done this beauty numerous times, and it is actually one of my favorite Moab rides. However, I much prefer this ride starting at the East side, at Hidden Valley [ opposite to the map below ] . This means you start the trail with a 30 min. brutal portage, but you end the trail with an absolute mental downhill. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 14.3 miles Trail Type: Loop or Out & Back Skill Level: Technically extremely difficult to downright abusive. … [Read more...]

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Gold Bar Rim Trail down Portal

January 10, 2010 By RIP3D 6 Comments

First of all, a day before I did this trail the 42 year young Todd Johnston died on this Trail. My thoughts were and are with his family and everyone else that knew him. I did not know Todd, but I do know that 42 is just far too young, it is a cruel reminder of what can happen to any of us at any given time. Nothing I or anyone else can say will soften the the loss of a fellow Mountain Biker. Todd passed away doing something he loved doing, on a beautiful day, on a beautiful trail. I dedicate … [Read more...]

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