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Fall’s Many Meanings

Devin Valiquett
November 14, 2018

Fall can mean many things to many people. For outdoor enthusiasts who like to soak up as much summer as possible, fall means the end of long days and warm summer nights. For others, fall can be a transition...

Photos by Wasatch Magazine photographer Kelly Loutzenheiser

A Hidden Mountain Bike Gem: I Street Bike Park

Kendall Zylstra
November 8, 2018

Most people know that there is great mountain biking near Salt Lake City, but few know about the incredible riding spots wedged into the city itself. Just about every Salt Lake mountain bike enthusiast...

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...

The Lorax of Timpanogos: Ben Woolsey

The Lorax of Timpanogos: Ben Woolsey

Sierra Marty
October 2, 2018

At 76 years old, Ben Woolsey plans to hike Mount Timpanogos for the thousandth time this summer. Currently known as “that guy,” Woolsey has 45 more treks to go until he reaches his goal of one thousand....

Enjoying the Wasatch Magazine friends giving up Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Wasatch Magazine)

Simple Campfire Safety Tips for Fall

Annie Duong
October 2, 2018

Simple Campfire Safety Tips for Fall If you haven’t noticed, Salt Lake City has turned into Smog Lake City. This problem is caused by an abundance of wildfires wreaking havoc among the hills of Utah,...

Girl Power: The Importance of All-Women Trips

Girl Power: The Importance of All-Women Trips

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites
October 2, 2018

Nothing beats adventures with lots of people and few limitations, but every once in a while it can be fun to mix up the group members-- or un-mix them. Spending time in the outdoors with those who are...

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...

A Salt Lake County search and rescue training exercise; often times, the victim must be carried out of hard to navigate terrain

Gadgets, Gear, and the Great Outdoors

Nick Halberg
October 2, 2018

On the early morning of July 15th, 1993, a group of eight started the approach towards Kolob canyon in Zion National Park. The third biggest canyoneering route in the park, Kolob is famous for having water...

Lamb's Knoll Tremors

Lamb’s Knoll Tremors

Shaelyn Barber
October 2, 2018

45 feet looks more like 4500 feet when you are standing at the top of it. I was halfway down the slot canyon in Lamb’s Knoll. We had already completed one small rappel, and there was no way to turn...

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