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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

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...

Skiing photos by Kyle Dunphey

The Utah Avalanche Center: Staying Safe in the Wasatch Backcountry

Kyle Dunphey
March 19, 2019

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...

A member of the University of Utah's official climbing club.

The University of Utah finally gets a climbing club

Nate Caines
March 11, 2019

Getting into some activities can be intimidating, especially when it seems like everyone’s already an expert. This feeling is compounded when it also looks like a really intense activity, something you...

Students learning about avalanche safety.

Backcountry Skiing 101: Avalanche Awareness

Kendall Zylstra
March 11, 2019

Like many skiers in Utah, I spent the end of more than one ski day this January sitting in the lodge, wondering when the canyon road would be safe to open after being hammered by 30 plus inches of incredible...

University of Utah men's ski team competes in the Giant Slalom at Park City, Utah (Park City Mountain Resort) on Wednesday, January 6, 2015

Alternative Student Athletes; How Do They Do It?

Nate Caines
February 11, 2019

Utah may be home to some of the best outdoor spaces on the globe, both in diversity and quality. People flock to Utah, to appreciate the outdoors and sometimes to compete in their bounds. It's not entirely...

Photos by Kelly Loutzenheiser

Van Life: When the Madias Met Winter

Lizz Corrigan
February 8, 2019

INTRO: When they first bought their big orange Ford van, Briana and Keith Madia hadn’t initially planned on actually living in it. The van, Bertha, was meant to be an adventure-mobile to haul their camping...

Cliff Bars and Climbing: An Interview with Nikki McGee

Cliff Bars and Climbing: An Interview with Nikki McGee

Nate Caines
November 18, 2018

I had the chance to sit down with Nikki McGee before she went down to Austin Boulderfest with her non-profit, Elevated Mountain Guides. I first heard Nikki’s name through a manager of mine at Momentum,...

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 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....

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