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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

To Helmet or not to Helmet: Brought to you by @hotgirlsinhelmets

To Helmet or not to Helmet: Brought to you by @hotgirlsinhelmets

Aashna Shah
February 3, 2022

My sophomore year of college, my friends and I started a fun Instagram called @hotgirlsinhelmets. We were inspired by Sustainability U of U’s Bike Week. They were giving out flyers printed with the slogan...

My Top 5 Beginner Multi-Pitch Routes (BCC/LCC)

My Top 5 Beginner Multi-Pitch Routes (BCC/LCC)

Zach Craigmile, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022

Your 1st Lead: Patty’s Ridge 3-4 pitches — 700 feet! — 5.6 My first time ever trad climbing was also my first time ever leading a trad route. This BCC ridgeline is the perfect introduction for...

Bolting Wars: Trad v. Sport Climbing

Bolting Wars: Trad v. Sport Climbing

Zach Craigmile, Staff Writer
December 30, 2021

You are on Belay This article is intended for new climbers and boulder rats. Here, I will introduce you to a conversation that has been going on in the climbing community for generations. To bolt or not...

Zen and the Art of Ropework

Zen and the Art of Ropework

John Horton
November 18, 2021

If one of your classmates is into adventure sports, you can probably tell from across the lecture hall.  Laptops, water bottles, and cars layered with so many stickers, you can’t really be sure what...

Journey to 14a with Anna Hazelnutt

Journey to 14a with Anna Hazelnutt

Aashna Shah
October 28, 2021

This past summer I went to the climbing festival in Lander, Wyoming. One night, they hosted a dyno comp. Dynos are basically a powerful and dynamic move in climbing that generally involves jumping. It...

The Best Gear You've Never Heard of: Trango BallNutz

The Best Gear You’ve Never Heard of: Trango BallNutz

Zach Craigmile
October 18, 2021

The Jist Amongst the most niche pieces of gear on the market, BallNutz meet uneven reviews across the internet. There is a good chance you've never even heard of this gear, so I'll quickly run you through...

A Brief Introduction to Canyoneering

A Brief Introduction to Canyoneering

 In 2003, Aaron Ralston amputated his own arm after being trapped in a slot canyon for five days. It seems that more people have seen this incident as an invitation to try a new activity than as a warning...

Thirteen and Strong with Aja Lindley

Thirteen and Strong with Aja Lindley

Aashna Shah, Writer
September 16, 2021

Aja Lindley is a 13-year-old climber living in Utah who has already shown a lot of promise in the sport. She was initially a competitive gymnast with an intense schedule. For six years, she trained for...

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