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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...

Courtesy of Steph Davis

Six questions with Steph Davis

Nate Caines
May 8, 2019

Steph Davis is a professional rock climber, free-soloer, BASE-jumper and more. She's written the books Learning to Fly and High Infatuation. She answered six questions for Wasatch on risk and the outdoors. 1.)...

Photos courtesy of Caroline Himbert

U Student Goes for Her PhD in Through Hiking: Caroline Himbert Hikes Thousands of Miles and Raises Money for Cancer Research

Nick Halberg
May 7, 2019

On May 3rd, Caroline Himbert, a third year PhD student in Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah, boarded a plane for Tucson, Arizona. From there, she bussed three hours to Lordsburg, New...

Hell's Backbone and Grill, located in Boulder, Utah. Chef Owners Jen Castle and Blake Spalding are in their 19th season. Photo by Ace Kvale

Hell’s Backbone Grill and Farm

Lizz Corrigan
November 27, 2018

Boulder, Utah: population 240. Ever heard of it? It’s one of Utah’s best-kept gems. This tiny town, in the heart of the desert, is a midpoint to one hell of a road trip. If you’re planning a trip...

Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante

Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante

Gentry Hale
October 4, 2018

One of Utah’s greatest mysteries is the sudden disappearance of a young adventurer named Everett Ruess. In the 1930’s, Ruess left his home and family after graduating high school to wander alone through...

A backpacking trail in the southern territory of Yellowstone National Park

Tips to Survive Backpacking

Devin Valiquett
October 2, 2018

The trip started off with high hopes. My two best friends and I hopped in my truck and drove up to Yellowstone to start our three-day backpacking adventure through the southern part of the park. When we...

Big rainbow the morning after a rainy night camping near Amethyst Lake

Follow us Along: Amethyst Lake

Kiffer Creveling
September 27, 2018

Getting Stoked: Amethyst Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness is a place that you should add to your bucket list.  If you were born in the month of February, then you definitely need to visit Amethyst...

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