Bronco Nation Drives Bronco Sport Through Winter Moab Overland Routes

A convoy of Ford Bronco Sport vehicles drove south of Moab on Feb 24, 2026, running an overland-style route that moved from Picture Frame Arch out into high-speed sandy washes and steep dunes before stopping at Uranium Arch and, finally, between Monitor and Merrimack buttes for a photo session. The day emphasized accessible off-road technique over heavy builds: "It was the kind of scene that reminds you: adventure doesn’t require the biggest build on the trail. It requires showing up, learning your vehicle, and sharing the experience."

We kicked off the morning on a drive just south of Moab in the Picture Frame Arch area, easing the Sports into the terrain with a scenic drive out to two different arches, then aired down the tires and pushed into mixed winter surfaces. The Picture Frame Arch sector presented the full range of Moab winter riding — soft sand, slickrock shelves, pockets of snow, and the occasional muddy surprise hiding in the shade — and the team moved deliberately after the setup: "After airing down, we started exploring the area."

The crew spent real time practicing sand and dune technique before the wash run. On steep dunes the group "practiced controlled descents down steep dunes, focusing on momentum management and smooth throttle inputs. Then came the fun part, climbing back up. Watching each Sport crest the dune line cleanly and with confidence, was a reminder that you don’t need massive tires to have massive fun." That session flowed into a "high-speed sandy wash" segment where drivers, with "plenty of visibility and room to play," got comfortable "letting the vehicles drift through sweeping corners." The narrative noted the tone of the day plainly: "you could see grins through every windshield."

Later, the route continued on to Uranium Arch where the group navigated "a series of decent obstacles" that required teamwork and low-tech solutions. "A little spotting was required in a few places, and yes, there was some strategic rock stacking. That’s part of the fun," the write-up recorded, and the team leaned into that collaborative work: "Working together, guiding each other through tight lines and small ledges, builds camaraderie fast." After Uranium Arch the convoy drove between the iconic Monitor and Merrimack buttes and "parked the Sports for one last photo session," the towering formations framing the lineup exactly as planned. There may have been some lighthearted off-trail behavior too: "There may have been some donuts and definitely some shenanigans."

The Feb 24 run underlines a clear takeaway for Four Corners Adventure drivers: in mixed winter conditions around Moab — soft sand, slickrock, shaded mud and pockets of snow — small-SUV platforms like the Ford Bronco Sport can be competent tools when drivers prepare (air down), practice specific techniques (momentum management, spotting, rock stacking) and work together. The combination of practical skills and the Monitor/Merrimack backdrop provided both capability proof and a blueprint for similarly modestly equipped overland outings in the region.