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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

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Little Cottonwood Rock: Alpenbock

Little Cottonwood Rock: Alpenbock

Levi Seegmiller, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Little Cottonwood Canyon, you are sure to know of the Alpenbock Loop. Roughly a mile long, the trail was created through a partnership of multiple organizations,...

Does Environmentalism Matter in the Long Run?

Does Environmentalism Matter in the Long Run?

Madysen Gailey, Platform Manager/Writer
May 7, 2025

Header Photo by Ryker Ray Coastal cities underwater and pummeled by natural disasters at an increasing rate. A New Pangaea where mass extinction takes place on such a large scale species diversity becomes...

Outdoor Research at the U: Red Butte Garden's Place in Plant Conservation

Outdoor Research at the U: Red Butte Garden’s Place in Plant Conservation

Auriana Dunn, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025

Look out any window, and I bet a plant is in view. Plants account for an estimated 80% of the Earth's biomass and number approximately 8.7 billion species. Plants sustain us and sustain the species that...

Little Cottonwood Rock: Genesis

Little Cottonwood Rock: Genesis

Levi Seegmiller, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025

What comes to mind when you think of Little Cottonwood Canyon?    You might think of the beautiful hikes. You might think of the best powder day of your life. Or how the Canyon seems to go...

Utah’s Backyard Problem

Utah’s Backyard Problem

Joshua Evan Battermann, Staff Writer/Photographer
April 6, 2025

Did you know the Great Salt Lake is drying up? Well, with record-hot summers and record-dry winters, it isn’t really a surprise, but what is truly alarming is what’s underneath the water. As the lake...

Auriana Dunn

Everett, where did you go?

Auriana Dunn, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025

Wanderlust. The word is splashed across stickers and t-shirts throughout Utah, from National Parks to downtown Salt Lake gift shops. Wasatch Magazine is no stranger to the myriad of adventures and ecosystems...

Is Skiing Too Expensive? Not Anymore!

Is Skiing Too Expensive? Not Anymore!

Is Skiing Too Expensive? Not Anymore!     Skiing and snowboarding in Utah are a world-class experience, but the price tag often feels daunting. But it doesn't have to be! There are plenty of ways...

Like a Phoenix From the ... Garden Bed?

Like a Phoenix From the … Garden Bed?

Levi Seegmiller, Staff Writer
March 23, 2025

What happens when you take a vacant lot—one that has been unused for 20 years—and transform it not only into a useful space, but a vibrant garden that provides fresh food for many people experiencing...

Ode to the Garden

Ode to the Garden

Carolina Battistone, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025

What is a garden? In the most literal sense, a garden may be described as a physical space dedicated to growing various plants, vegetables, or flowers. Though accurate, I challenge us to ask ourselves,...

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