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The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Psychological Safety in Outdoor Groups

Psychological Safety in Outdoor Groups

Kassie Amann
August 25, 2020

When we are making decisions in the outdoors, there’s often a pivotal moment when our safety hangs in the balance. We’ll weigh risk and reward to decide whether to drop into a chute, hike through a...

Photos Courtesy of Steven Mammano

Featured Trip: Cham Camp

Steve Mammano
December 18, 2019

“Dear Mom, today we went to a new part of camp next to a lake. There were a lot of happy campers, I touched a cloud, and decided that I don't think I ever want to come home from camp.” Ben White,...

Photos Courtesy of Melissa Paulsen

Urban Climbing in Santiago, Chile

Melissa Paulsen
November 12, 2019

  The world is waking up to the rush that is rock climbing. In the metropolis of Santiago, Chile, the situation is no different. Whether it’s pulling plastic or taking trips into the neighboring...

Photo Courtesy of Hayden O'shea

Beyond the Wasatch: U of U Student Hayden O’shea Takes on Vietnam

Hayden O’shea
November 11, 2019

Everybody has their list that they dream up in their minds. I personally have a lot, but one of the most important is the list of places I dream of traveling to. I go to great lengths to travel whenever...

Photos Courtesy of Caroline Himbert

Another Crown for the Backpacking Queen: U Student Caroline Himbert Completes the Continental Divide Trail

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites
October 23, 2019

Caroline Himbert, a third-year Ph.D. student in population health sciences at the University of Utah, has added another through-hike to her list. Three years ago, Himbert solo-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail...

Photos by Kiffer Creveling

That River was Made for You and Me

Ky Osguthorpe
July 16, 2019

Early morning, and the sun’s heat hasn’t reached the bend in the river where I stand. It’s mid-July, and the slight chill hanging over the river reassures me I have time–a few hours before the...

Taking on cycling Scotland; Photos by Lizz Corrigan.

The Adventure of a Lifetime; Bikepacking Scotland

Lizz Corrigan
July 10, 2019

Roughly Route 7 Scotland is not for the faint of heart, at least not by bike. While the country is incredibly bike-friendly, the weather can be grueling and unpredictable. The terrain is varied but...

Are Racers to Blame for the Bonneville Speedway's Death?

Are Racers to Blame for the Bonneville Speedway’s Death?

Dan Belding
July 10, 2019

Located approximately 110 miles west of Salt Lake City, the Bonneville Salt Flats is one of the most geographically unique features in the United States. This natural phenomenon was formed after Lake Bonneville...

Photo by Peter Creveling

Opportunities For An Unconventional Spring Break

Daniel Belding
May 8, 2019

Spring break for college students almost always gets a bad rap as a time for undergrads to wreak havoc on beach towns across the country. While there may be some truth to these accusations, many University...

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