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10-14-2006
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An interesting 3 days in Moab
Just returned from 3 days in Moab - M, T, W - great riding on Poison Spider and Porcupine Rim but the most interesting feature was the torrential rain on Monday! They have had almost 4 inches of rain since 10/1 and even the locals are building arks.
The best part were the waterfalls that were created on all of the rock walls everywhere - photos attached.
The rain actually made Poison Spider rideable on Tuesday - the deep sand was tacky; some puddles - no, lakes - you had to ride around but all in all, a pleasant day of riding with comfortable temps - mid 60's.
Wednesday's ride on Porcupine Rim was also different for me - I have ridden PR every year since 1993 and this was by far the most challenging time, especially on the singletrack descent through the canyon to the road. Many sections had been washed out and eroded and the sand was wet enough to make you think twice about making certain moves with wet sand clinging to your tires. Thank god for armor. I used it frequently on this ride.
All in all, though, a great day on the Rim and a good trip. 
Last edited by steve47co1 : 12-02-2007 at 11:01 AM.
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10-14-2006
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amar la vida de dos niner
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Hey, is there any way the pics could be bigger?
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10-14-2006
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Let's try this instead
I have resized and will upload now.
Last edited by steve47co1 : 12-02-2007 at 11:01 AM.
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10-14-2006
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More pics
More pics from Moab last week
Last edited by steve47co1 : 12-02-2007 at 11:01 AM.
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10-14-2006
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amar la vida de dos niner
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Originally Posted by steve47co1
I have resized and will upload now.
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Thanks so much! Those are cool shots. That's an amazing quantity of water.
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10-14-2006
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I was not riding, but my friends were!
My friends were on Amasa Back when the downpour happened - they said it was amazing how much water came down in 30 minutes.
I was driving in through Castle Valley when it opened up and there were flash floods across the road in places.
I have never seen so much water appear in such a short time in my life.  |
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10-14-2006
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Amazing pictures, its become my # 1 most desirable place to ride!!!!!
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10-14-2006
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Shiitake Mushrooms!
Join Date: Jan 2004
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I was there as well monday and tuesday and the pour offs were amazing. Even got some rides in between showers.
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