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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Two Days Removed from the John Muir Trail

Two Days Removed from the John Muir Trail

Will Ginsburg, Editor
May 22, 2023

Late July 2021.  “Be honest. What are the chances that we actually finish this thing?” I ask into the dark. It’s around our bedtime — 8:30 or 9 — and we’re both huddled tightly into our...

The Cans and Can’ts of Camping on Public Lands

The Cans and Can’ts of Camping on Public Lands

Katie Riley, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

While camping offers a break from our regular responsibilities, it comes with its own set of rules and regulations. It can be complicated to figure out where and how to camp. I’m here to break down the...

Journey in the Wind River Range: A Compact Introduction to an Expansive Landscape

Journey in the Wind River Range: A Compact Introduction to an Expansive Landscape

Colby Child, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020

The Green River begins its 730-mile gravity-driven flow on the snowy slopes of the Wind River Range before meandering through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, where it joins the Colorado River inside Canyonlands...

Dazed by the Desert: A Photo Series

Kelly Loutzenheiser
October 10, 2020

Alright, brace yourself for an unpopular opinion, I used to hate the desert. Every year back in high school, spring break would roll around and my parents would decide — with the help of my sisters but...

The Joys of Solitude

The Joys of Solitude

Colby Child
September 12, 2020

All I can hear is the sound of my breathing in sync with the crunch of metal on snow. I slowly make my way up the slope, each step firm enough to ensure that the snowshoe has caught hold of the crust....

Microadventures and the Catharsis of Camping 

Microadventures and the Catharsis of Camping 

Julia Case
August 27, 2020

The concept of “microadventures” was popularized by the adventurer Alastair Humphreys to encourage the notion that adventure is possible for everyone, regardless of time, money, age or location. Microadventures...

Psychological Safety in Outdoor Groups

Psychological Safety in Outdoor Groups

Kassie Amann
August 25, 2020

When we are making decisions in the outdoors, there’s often a pivotal moment when our safety hangs in the balance. We’ll weigh risk and reward to decide whether to drop into a chute, hike through a...

The Joy of a Shared Sleeping Bag

The Joy of a Shared Sleeping Bag

Hayden O’shea
March 11, 2020

If you are an adventurer who escapes into the backcountry for recreation, you have probably heard someone say that body heat can be crucial for survival. You may have heard it from an experienced mountain...

Photos by Annie Duong

How I Survived Winter Camping & Why You Should Do It

Annie Duong
January 16, 2020

When the highly anticipated snowfall begins, everyone’s attention turn to winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Many seem to be so distracted by snow activities that most parks are...

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