Moab & La Sal High-Desert Survival Field Guide (PDF)
Navigating the high desert requires more than basic advice—it commands respect, precise prep, and local terrain awareness.
Whether you are day-hiking near Moab, exploring slot canyons, or venturing above timberline in the La Sal Mountains, this comprehensive 10-section expedition manual provides the tactical field protocols, hydration formulas, and emergency action plans you need to stay safe and confident on the trail.
Written specifically for high-country retreat guests, families, and outdoor enthusiasts navigating the extreme 4,000 ft to 12,000+ ft elevation swings of Southeast Utah.
What’s Inside the Field Manual:
💧 The High-Desert Hydration Formula: Exact water-to-exertion ratios, high-altitude fluid loss math above 8,000 ft, and sodium replacement protocols to prevent hyponatremia.
⚡ Alpine & Ridge Safety: The critical 12:00 PM lightning cut-off rule for Mount Peale, Mount Tukuhnikivatz, and Burro Pass.
🌊 Slot Canyon & Rim Protocols: Flash flood warning signs, hydraulics, and cliff-edge safety for Moab Rim, Portal Overlook, and Grandstaff Canyon.
🐍 High-Desert First Aid: Rattlesnake envenomation protocols, heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke diagnostic markers, and field stabilization.
🧭 Slickrock Wayfinding & S.T.O.P. Protocol: Navigating cairns, avoiding optical traps in red rock, and step-by-step emergency action plans if lost.
📋 Complete 10-Essentials Trailhead Audit: A quick 60-second team gear verification checklist before hitting the trail.
📞 Emergency Contact Ledger: Search and rescue dispatch numbers, regional hospital locations, and satellite communicator setup steps.
Includes TWO Downloadable Editions for $2.99:
📸 Full-Color Digital Edition: Richly formatted with imagery, optimized for offline reading on smartphones, iPads, or tablets.
🖨️ "Just the Facts" Field Edition: High-contrast, ink-friendly printable layout designed to fold neatly into a daypack or glovebox.
Instant PDF download upon purchase. Keep it saved directly to your phone for offline access on the trail!
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