Slickrock Trail - Moab, Utah

This may be obvious, but when you are in the middle of nowhere (with apologies to the fine people in Utah and Colorado), consistent internet access is a challenge. So, we have not been able to post any pictures for a while. However, we are now connected and will be posting a few more of our adventures. If anyone has been checking, thank you for your patience.

From Park City, we went south to Moab, Utah, a place known for its beautiful red rocks and fantastic mountain bike trials. We also found out it is known for its heat, with one day topping out at an unpleasant 106 degrees. But we adapted and got up at 5:30 am to get rides in before the high heat of the day. It was worth it.

One of the most famous trails in Moab is Slickrock. It is miles of undulating sandstone that some insane person painted little white lines for bikes to follow. With the incredibly steep ups and downs, it is psychologically intimidating. Your mind tells you it is impossible (or really stupid). However, the mountain bike tires grip the sandstone like sandpaper, so you can go up and down things that would be impossible on regular dirt trails.

The pictures below do not get close to showing how scary and fun it is.

The trailhead at Slickrock (Moab, Utah)

Slickrock isn't just for bikes: 4x4 Jeeps heading out for a day of fun

Crystal enjoying the beautiful view up the valley

Crystal not enjoying the view quite as much as she pushes her bike up a very steep climb

Mike squealing with glee (and fear) as he goes down one of the many descents

Where's Mike? Stupidly pedaling off a cliff (at least it looks that way when you are riding up to it!)

Mike having a blast riding over the gorgeous and flowing red rock

Mike and Crystal (not pictured) enjoying a well-deserved feast after riding Slickrock

Next up: More adventures in Moab, Utah