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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Whitewater Thrills in Jackson

Whitewater Thrills in Jackson

Claire Simon
March 6, 2017

A Chicago city slicker with Ray-Ban sunglasses wrapped around his head with twine, a rugby princess with flowing red locks, a blind former professional gymnast, a blonde pun master with a brilliant fake...

Beyond the Wasatch: Arches National Park

Beyond the Wasatch: Arches National Park

Esther Aboussou
March 6, 2017

Over President’s Day weekend, I packed up the car and left town early to escape the overcast grey skies of the Wasatch Front. As I drove southeast, each passing mile of the three-and-a-half-hour road...

First Descents: The History of Canyoneering

First Descents: The History of Canyoneering

Nick Halberg
March 6, 2017

Just four hours south of Salt Lake City lies the birthplace and holy land of one of the most versatile adventure sports today: canyoneering. Since the late 1970s, Southern Utah has hosted a select group...

Guide to Discount Ski Tickets

Guide to Discount Ski Tickets

Dalton Rees
March 2, 2017

Living along the Wasatch during the winter season can feel particularly incapacitating.The typically accessible trails are covered in a thick snowpack, requiring high levels of technicality, resources,...

How to: Keep Food Fresh

How to: Keep Food Fresh

Esther Aboussou
March 2, 2017

After backpacking for miles, any food can taste good. But what would you rather have: chilled, fresh string cheese or a warm stick of cheese? That's what we thought. So, we've made a list of tips and our...

Best Hikes for In-Between Seasons

Best Hikes for In-Between Seasons

Nick Halberg
February 28, 2017

The end of February and beginning of March aren’t necessarily seasons. It’s a little too sunny and mushy for winter, but not warm or rainy enough for spring. For avid trail users or even casual walkers,...

Documenta-skis for Every Occasion

Documenta-skis for Every Occasion

Claire Simon
February 17, 2017

Walking between classes, the sky is pure sapphire and the sun is shining. You’ve maxed out your designated skip-school-to-ski days and you’re stuck on campus missing prime opportunities for goggle-tanning,...

Winter Hike to Lake Blanche

Winter Hike to Lake Blanche

Nick Halberg
February 13, 2017

On any given weekend, the road up Big Cottonwood Canyon is dominated by skiers and boarders headed to get their powder fix. More than a few cars will pull off to the side of the road on the first bend...

WinterFest Faultline Film Festival Utah

Meet U grad and epic climber, Conrad Anker

Claire Simon
February 10, 2017

I bustle in from my car exactly on time, jogging so I won’t be late. I hop-scotch my way through a snowbank onto the sidewalk and clutch my interview questions as I burst into the hotel lobby. There...

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