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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

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...

Photos by Gavin Gannuscio

Buildering Salt Lake

Hayden O’shea
November 11, 2019

Any person who lives or has visited Salt Lake City knows that there is an abundance of climbing tucked away in the mountains that tower over the city. It’s pretty obvious. A 20-minute drive from downtown...

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 by Peter Creveling. Featured: Climber at the Front Climbing Gym in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Climbers Fight Gravity and Their Local Gym Rivals

Nate Caines
October 24, 2019

When I ask about why people chose to move to Utah, I often hear one response: "I came here for the mountains." Plenty choose to stay for that reason as well. Salt Lake City is undoubtedly one of the best...

Photos Courtesy of Nina Borzoni

Slack Lake City

Nina Borzoni
October 23, 2019

  “Are you training for the circus? Is that a tight-rope?” Slacklining is new in the adventure sports world and is gaining quite the audience. Originating from climbers walking along chains...

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 Peter Creveling

Woodward Park City: Utah’s Newest Action Sports Destination

Dan Belding
October 19, 2019

Camp Woodward, one of the biggest names in the action sports community, is looking forward to expanding their newest campus to Park City this November. While some are elated for the construction of the...

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...

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