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The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Getting Outdoors in the Time of COVID-19

Getting Outdoors in the Time of COVID-19

Kassie Amann
April 27, 2020

COVID-19 has unquestionably changed the landscape of our lives in 2020. Simple daily tasks like going to work, the grocery store, or the gym are limited or altogether impossible. There is palpable grief...

"It sucks, but it’s the right thing to do": A look at the abrupt end to the 2019/20 ski season

“It sucks, but it’s the right thing to do”: A look at the abrupt end to the 2019/20 ski season

Kyle Dunphey
April 27, 2020

 Ski season ended rather abruptly this winter.   The lifts at all Utah ski resorts are no longer running, their hotels are closed and scores of independently owned lodges, restaurants, rental shops...

Think Outside the Box— but Stay Inside

Think Outside the Box— but Stay Inside

Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites
April 27, 2020

If you are a frequent desert-dweller, the COVID-19 pandemic might challenge every cell in your body. Perhaps you miss sand-dusted meals and basking in the sunlight on Moab’s Wall Street. Many national...

Climbing in the Time of Corona

Climbing in the Time of Corona

Nate Caines
April 27, 2020

On Friday the 27th, Governor Herbert announced Utah would be under a Stay at Home “directive”. Making it voluntary (and most likely wise) for all those in the state, besides residents of Salt Lake...

From Summits to Seas: Rafting Snowmelt in Utah's Desert

From Summits to Seas: Rafting Snowmelt in Utah’s Desert

Steven Mammano
April 25, 2020

Utah is known for its deep skiing and tall snowpack. As winter days slowly put more and more snow on high elevation ground, the snowpack gets bigger and persists for a longer duration of time. When temperatures...

Crag Not Crap

Crag Not Crap

Annie Duong
April 25, 2020

Moab, Utah is a miraculous place. For being so vast and barren, it has so much to offer. Whether you’re there for camping, climbing or any of the other activities, we need to preserve our beautiful surroundings...

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Rare Disorder Threatening Utah's Deer Population

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Rare Disorder Threatening Utah’s Deer Population

Kyle Dunphey
April 25, 2020

Three years ago, a peculiar animal emerged as Moab’s unofficial mascot — a rare black deer nicknamed “Coal.” His black coat was the result of a condition that caused an overproduction of melanin...

Why We Need the Outdoors: The Psychological Benefits

Why We Need the Outdoors: The Psychological Benefits

Nate Caines
April 20, 2020

Most Utahns wouldn’t be hard-pressed to admit that they enjoy nature. From simple walks by the foothills to ski slopes, slot canyons, lakesides and more, people here are drawn to natural locations. Even...

A Beginner's Guide to Wilderness Medicine

A Beginner’s Guide to Wilderness Medicine

Kassie Amann
April 20, 2020

What is wilderness medicine? Upon hearing the term, you might imagine a broken leg splinted with a tree branch or news accounts of helicopter rescues of lost and injured hikers. If you’re active in the...

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