Back From Beyond - Moab, Utah

When we set out to make this series we had no idea what the response was going to be like. And so far, it’s been overwhelmingly positive. Which means a lot, because we want to do another season. There are so many more things to talk about. We haven’t even mentioned the River … yet.  Steward Moab is currently seeking donations, underwriting, and sponsorship support to help fund the production of Se...

Mountain bikers tackle the most difficult section of The Whole Enchilada … Porcupine Rim. This exposed, technical desert section is notorious for bike accidents. As the trail starts to heat up in the afternoon sun, the Grand County Search and Rescue Team encounters a few surprises.  Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Compo...

A BASE jumper is critically injured when they accidentally land on a steep talus slope. It’s a precarious perch, between the base of one cliff and the beginning of another, where one misplaced step could set off a dry avalanche. First responders must stabilize their patient while getting everyone, somehow, to safety.  Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Produc...

A huge fall down a deep, remote canyon makes for a big incident. An off-roader and his dog experience a worst-case scenario rollover off a Moab cliff. To pull off a complicated rescue, Moab’s many first responders must converge seamlessly – using nearly every professional skillset and tool available.  Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon...

A dark winter storm makes re-tracing a hiking route close to impossible. A Moab hiker must seek shelter outside, while the Grand County Search and Rescue Team confronts the viability of safely continuing their search.  Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one o...

Caught in a maze-like area of deep canyons and steep fins, a Moab hiker searches for a safe route back to the trailhead. The Grand County Search and Rescue team picks up some critical clues, but the weather is breaking bad. Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is...

Watching a winter sunset in the La Sal Mountains near Moab can be beautiful. But not when you didn’t plan to see it.  A pair of backcountry skiers are unexpectedly stuck in steep, snowy terrain. Grand County Search and Rescue’s Winter Rescue Team mobilizes to find them, navigating through thick Aspen groves and unbelievably steep drainages.  Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Mar...

You’ve made it to the top of Castleton Tower. Now all you have to do is … get down.  A pair of climbers meet unexpected challenges in a race against sunset on one of Moab’s most famous desert towers. Grand County Search and Rescue’s Technical Rope Rescue Team prepares for a helicopter dropoff 300 feet high in near total darkness. We hear firsthand why Castleton Tower is such an iconic climb … and...

Back From Beyond is a new series featuring the fine folks at Grand County Search and Rescue in Moab, Utah – one of the busiest SAR teams in the state. We tell real stories about the amazing outdoor recreation in Moab ... and just how wild it can be. Learn from folks whose adventures took an unexpected turn, and from the first responders who answered the call to help.  Back From Beyond is made poss...