Back From Beyond - Moab, Utah

Back From Beyond
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Back from Beyond tells true Search and Rescue stories from the adventure hub of Moab, Utah. We explore the many kinds of recreation to be had in Moab - from climbing and biking to offroading and BASE jumping - and the first responders who keep thousands of locals and millions of visitors safe every year.

Episodes

  1. 10/13/2025 · BONUS

    A Note on Back From Beyond

    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 Season Two! These stories are an important part of Moab’s recreation culture and visitor experience, offering insight into the region, the risks and rewards of outdoor adventure, and the team who respond when things don’t go as planned. Support directly enables continued storytelling, education, and awareness. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and would like to help it grow, one of the most impactful ways to support the project is by rating and reviewing the show. Sharing it with friends, family, and fellow adventurers also makes a meaningful difference. Community support plays a critical role in expanding reach and sustaining future seasons. From the beginning, our goal has been to share real rescue stories that highlight both the human side of outdoor adventure and the dedication of our Grand County Search and Rescue responders, while encouraging thoughtful, informed, and responsible recreation.  Get in touch in the comments or email us! We welcome feedback, questions and all other notes at: backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com Thanks for being part of this. We hope to be back from beyond soon.

    1 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    Mountain Biking The Whole Enchilada

    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 - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. For Raptor Route trail condition updates follow the Moab Trail Team on instagram @moabtrailmix Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    1h 8m

  3. 09/29/2025

    BASE Jumping Gemini Bridges

    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, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Featured in this episode are the amazing teams at ⁠Grand County Emergency Medical Services⁠, ⁠Classic Air Medical⁠ and the ⁠Utah Department of Public Safety Aereo Bureau⁠. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Clips heard in this episode:  Seán Dagher’s Haul on the Bowline Assault on El Capitan (2013) The Sharp End (2007) Getting Down Fast Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    1h 22m

  4. 09/22/2025

    Offroading Hurrah Pass

    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 Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Featured in this episode are the incredible teams at ⁠Grand County Emergency Medical Services⁠, the ⁠Utah Department of Public Safety Aereo Bureau⁠, and ⁠Classic Air Medical⁠. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    1h 19m

  5. 09/16/2025

    Pt. 2 Hiking Behind The Rocks

    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 of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Featured in this episode is the amazing ⁠Classic Air Medical⁠ team. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    59 min

  6. 09/15/2025

    Pt. 1 Hiking Behind The Rocks

    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 one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    54 min

  7. 09/08/2025

    Backcountry Skiing the La Sal Mountains

    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 Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Know before you go.  Final local winter resources and avalanche forecasts at Utah Avy Moab. Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer. While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    54 min

  8. 09/01/2025

    Climbing Castleton Tower

    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 such a Search and Rescue hotspot. Show Notes:  Steward Moab - Executive Producer Molly Marcello -  Creator, Producer & Host Jon Gottschalk - Composer & Original music  Grand County Search and Rescue is one of the busiest SAR teams in Utah. Moab climbing resources can be found at ⁠Mountain Project⁠ and in the book ⁠High on Moab⁠.  Plan a Trip to Moab - Experience this special place and do it right: stay safe, protect the resource and be a part of what makes Moab an incredible place. Back From Beyond Season One was made possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU Moab Community Radio.  Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear your thoughts!  Drop us a line at backfrombeyond@stewardmoab.com  Disclaimer: While the podcast dramatizes real events for storytelling purposes, it does not provide professional medical, safety, or legal advice. The stories featured in this podcast depict real incidents involving outdoor activities. The podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the podcast for personal safety guidance or emergency response planning. Always follow official safety recommendations and local laws when recreating in the outdoors.

    1h 15m

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Trailer: The End of The Rope

    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 possible by the Moab Office of Tourism in partnership with KZMU, Moab Community Radio. Coming soon, wherever you listen to podcasts.  Show Notes: Find more about Back From Beyond at discovermoab.com/podcast.

    3 min

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Back from Beyond tells true Search and Rescue stories from the adventure hub of Moab, Utah. We explore the many kinds of recreation to be had in Moab - from climbing and biking to offroading and BASE jumping - and the first responders who keep thousands of locals and millions of visitors safe every year.

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