A (Very Brief) History of Camp Cooking & Snacks Basic survival skills are labeled basic for a reason. An individual needs shelter, water, and food to survive. Throughout human history, these skills...

The Wasatch Mountains are home to some of the most accessible backcountry skiing in the U.S.  Each winter, thousands of Salt Lake City’s skiers and snowboarders venture up Little and Big Cottonwood...

How to Fight Winter SAD-ness Tips & tricks to combat those “winter blues” Let’s be real, winter makes the majority of us tired, moody, and sad. Commonly known as “winter blues,” seasonal...

With such a high cost associated with ski and snowboard gear, it is important that you learn to take proper care of your gear. While professional maintenance is readily available at local shops and on...

Winter camping and hiking skin care made easy For most individuals, skin care is one of the last things to think about when embarking on an outdoor journey. Most of the time, we only actually think...

Hi, I’m New! A beginner’s guide to anything outdoors Hello newcomers! Welcome to “Hi, I’m New,” Wasatch Magazine’s newest column! My name is Annie and I’m definitely new. We’ve all...

I’m sure the thought of trail running seems like a superhero feat, but it’s actually not as bad as you might think. Trail running is similar to running on a track or road, with the added benefit of...

During winter in Utah, you can create some of the most picturesque images you have ever captured. It is this time of year to focus on polar opposites: fire and ice, lights and darks, etc. Utah’s unique...

Holding your camera firmly in both hands, you kneel against a fence to stabilize your body. You have steadied your breathing and can feel each and every heartbeat pulsate through you like a lightning...