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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

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The Thaw

Kendall Zylstra
July 10, 2019

Limited by the elements, mountain bikers must wait until the landscape frees the familiar trails from the asperity of winter’s grasp to ride once again. Once the ice and slush melt away and the glorious...

Photo by Kelly Loutzenheiser

A Beginner’s Guide to Local Mountain Biking

Dan Belding
March 26, 2019

Many people face apprehension when attempting to learn the ropes of a new outdoor sport. Some activities such as climbing or skiing require a great deal of learning and practice as they involve unfamiliar...

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...

The Paradox of Adventure Sports: High-Risk, High-Reward, High-Five

The Paradox of Adventure Sports: High-Risk, High-Reward, High-Five

Lizz Corrigan
September 11, 2018

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” - Edward Abbey Imagine placing your life in a single piece of gear, one step, one hold or a...

Weed Outbreaks and Why You Should Care

Weed Outbreaks and Why You Should Care

Sierra Marty
April 5, 2018

Last fall, while taking a homework break to hike around the Bonneville Shoreline trail, I ran into two guys bent over ahead of me. At first, I couldn’t tell if there was something serious going on, but...

Bike Riders Selection Know-How for Utah

Bike Riders Selection Know-How for Utah

Contributor article by Sally Writes. Photo by Flo Karr on Unsplash.  Pinkbike’s 2016 literature survey indicated that 75% of bike trail users are predominantly male, with Utah’s Moab trails attracting...

The Nine

The Nine

Samira Guirguis
February 8, 2018

It’s unlikely that if you have ever driven by 9th and 9th on a Thursday night you haven’t noticed an assortment of bicycles. Similar to what you’d see at a dog park, you will find bikes and their...

Enjoying the Snow in Snow Canyon

Enjoying the Snow in Snow Canyon

Esther Aboussou
February 6, 2018

Utah is famous for its five beautiful national parks, Zion being the most famous of them all. While lesser known, there are plenty of state parks in the area that offer many of the same views and amenities...

Racer Jacob Meyers takes the outside line around the rock garden at the IMCCC event at Sundance Mountain Resort. PC: Colin Eichinger

Remembering a Past Victory: Utes make a strong showing at their first Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championship

Contributor story by Michael Polei, of the U Collegiate Cycling Club, who can be reached at [email protected] or 720.210.4740.  The University of Utah Collegiate Cycling Club placed 4th at the...

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