West Portal Point (UT)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 07:30pm
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There are great trails in Moab, and this is one of the best.  It is an Ascent Out-Back to one of the most beautiful summits anywhere.  It cranks up the infamous Portal Trail, then goes cross-country to what looks like an impossible sandstone dome, then ascends that via a surprisingly easy route.

Start/Finish is the parking lot in the Jaycee Park Campground on UT 279, 8 miles from downtown Moab. Do not use the short spur trails that come off the road that shortcut the route.

Episode 179: Let's hear this again: a Gear Guide with Andrew Skurka and Mary Cochenour

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YOU asked and the experts answered! Re-listen to this episode from a little over a year ago where Andrew Skurka and Mary Cochenour answer listeners' gear questions on a very wide variety of applications.

Original Show Notes

These are just some of the questions from our listeners:

What type of sun protection is best?

"I'm a fan of covering up" - Mary

"A hooded shirt is the way to go" - Andrew

Queen Victoria Spire (AZ)

Submitted by Travis.Soares on Thu, 03/03/2022 - 06:02pm
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Queen Victoria is a sandstone spire that sits on the saddle of Painted Dome and The Teapot in the Mitten Range near Sedona. Its beauty is best seen heading south on Oak Creek Canyon road. It is also a classic rock climb!  The Regular Route is rated 5.7 and was first climbed by Chuck Martens in 1969. It is a short but awesome outing!

The route: