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Dropped in Moe's for a week earlier this month for what was supposed to be the start of a month-long Utah adventure, but uncooperative weather plus current events forced a drastic change of plans. Fortunately, the trip in Moe's was still a blast! In a time when climbing outdoors (and routine life in general) is on pause, I'm even more thankful for all the adventures I've had to date.ClimbingArea Overview: Moe's Valley is nestled in a cute little town called St. George in Utah, just 2 hours northeast of Vegas. The bouldering area is right off of a developing neighborhood so you can enjoy the convenience of urban bouldering! Climate: More desert! I will say that Moe's has always felt more temperate than Red Rock. Even on days when the forecast looked cold, it was usually pretty pleasant. Perfect for fair weather climbers ;) Gotta watch out for wind though! We sat through a pretty gnarly sandstorm one afternoon (literally had to wash chunks of sand out of my ears in the shower later that day). Rock Type: Sandstone, not surprising given the area. Unfortunately, the rock quality there is pretty subpar. Personally, I think it's the chossiest sandstone I've ever touched (could be bias as I'm generally not a sandstone fan, but I think even my sandstone loving friends would agree). Peak Season: Given the proximity to Red Rock, I imagine the climbing season here to be a similar range: between mid-fall and mid-spring, with the peak season landing on those prime winter months. Approach and Density: Super chill! You can see the first bouldering area from the parking, although you'll want a car with good clearance to get to the main parking. If you don't have a feasible car, you can definitely park further and make the walk. Relative to other areas, Moe's is fairly small, but everything is really close together which is awesome. Difficulty: Some claim Moe's to be soft, but I personally think it's fairly true to grade. Nothing felt particularly easy there. But Moe's wasn't particularly my style, so it's really all subjective.Style: Since I only got a small sampling of the climbs, I can't speak to this part as well as I have with other areas. But, I feel like the classics here mostly centered on big compression movements, and slopers!AccomplishmentsMoe's was another area where I tried to focus on working on my weaknesses, partially because there weren't very many crimp lines :P But I must say, the anti-style climbs were definitely my favorites! I'm finding so much satisfaction in doing moves where I'm maxed out and just going big! A new-found love for sure :)Device Ignitor Middle V5IsRail V6Press for Jess V7https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxziPSJqrcAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGheOXjPSfAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBXBvEhJvZARest Day ActivitiesTotally unexpected,but St. George is a legit town! I might've had more fun with these rest dayactivities than actually climbing. Ok, not quite, but pretty darn close! Coolcafes, amazing eateries, and sooo many dessert spots. Coffee ShopsFeelLove CoffeeAffogato WestRestaurantsViva Chicken (if there's one place you HAVE to eat at, it's this one)Hawaiian Poke Bowl (a no frills poke place)Brisket from Lin's (yes, I am actually recommending getting BBQ from a grocery store!)Bakeries/Dessert ShopsCroshaw's Gourmet Pies (GET ALL THE PIES, except the custard)The CreperySloth CookiesActivitiesZion National ParkMoe's is definitelya cool spot to check out if you're passing through! Not a place I would spendan extended amount of time in, but it was fun to explore a smaller area. Wishthe rest of the Utah would've panned out, but something to look forward to nextseason!

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