nicknitro71 0 #1 October 31, 2005 Wife will be gone and I'll be all alone so I decided to spend couple of weeks in Moab jumping like a mother. Probably from the 17 to the 1st or so. If you are interested please PM me. I'm clean, do not snore or stink but I might fart if I eat too much dairy Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #2 October 31, 2005 What is the weather typically like there that time of year? I've never been there that late in the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #3 October 31, 2005 This is a PM I got from Clint MacBeth because Idid not know about Moab that time of the year either: QuoteGreat. Chilly in the morning but no wind ever. Well..... sometimes So it seems nice, you don't sweat too much climbing and no winds...Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #4 October 31, 2005 Hmmm.... very, very tempting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pBASEtobe 0 #5 October 31, 2005 I've never been but I'm sure it's cccccccold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornishe 0 #6 October 31, 2005 what is this, a dating site? .Abbie Mashaal Skydive Idaho Snake River Skydiving TandemBASE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #7 October 31, 2005 Quotewhat is this, a dating site? Once you realized that, you were pretty quick to post huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bps 0 #8 October 31, 2005 Moab weather in December seems to vary from year to year. Generally speaking, the winds are very calm. As far as temps, you can expect very cool mornings with afternoons in the 40s and sometimes 50s. However, 2 years ago they had one of the coldest Decembers on record with nighttime temps in the teens and daytime temps in the high 20s/low 30s, but temps that cold are rare. After a snow storm blows through, your jumping is only limited by the approach to the exit point. Those who have been to Moab know that many of the approaches are up slabby sandstone and these approaches can be dangerous when covered with snow. Be sure that you have a safe "runout" should you start sliding down! One example of a dangerous situation would be the "step" at the top of the slabby hike up the back spine of the frozen pizza jump. If it is iced over and you slip, you have about 5 feet to self-arrest before going for the big ride. At any rate, there are plenty of jumps to be had in the snow, just be cautious on the approach... A few tricks worth mentioning for jumping in the snow: 1) Carry a small, 6-inch broom-head with you. Use it to sweep away snow for foot placements as you walk up the sandstone. You can easily store it in a cargo pocket for the jump down. 2) If the exit point is really iced over and you are worried about slipping, turn your stach bag inside-out and fill it with dirt or sand that is near the exit point. Construct a "dirt-lane" over the ice for your running exit. December in Moab is a great time of the year to visit. Lodging and food are dirt cheap. The weather is generally cooperative if you don't mind cooler weather. And the town is nice and quiet -- a pleasant contrast to the freakshow that you find there in the busier months. Have fun! Bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
