Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into CNY (Canyonlands Field Airport) — 20 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Moab Springs Ranch (VRBO).
- Dinner: Love Muffin Café (Bakery / Breakfast, $). Funky café with massive muffins, espresso, and breakfast burritos.
- Night: Ease in at Eddie McStiff's — Moab's original brewpub with house beers, a patio, and post-trail vibes. Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.