“What is public health?” This question was posed to me during my very first semester at the University of Utah by a charismatic guest speaker, bouncing on the balls of his feet at the podium of a pit...

Noise. It’s a word that we all know and usually brings unwanted connotations. Although our understanding of what noise is or might be can vary, there is normally a general consensus that it includes...

Five weeks into the semester and I already began to feel the twinge of a burnout. My reluctance to go to class grew stronger and my bedtime grew later, while my alarm’s time stayed the same — growing...

This past summer I went to the climbing festival in Lander, Wyoming. One night, they hosted a dyno comp. Dynos are basically a powerful and dynamic move in climbing that generally involves jumping. It...

Through several years of outdoor eating and many trials and tribulations, I have finally perfected my personal backcountry menu. Below is a compiled list of my favorite lightweight meals to eat on overnight...

My approach to photography could be described as improvisational. The majority of the photos I take aren’t planned. Instead, I just try to capture quick scenes on adventures. While guiding in Alaska...

The Jist Amongst the most niche pieces of gear on the market, BallNutz meet uneven reviews across the internet. There is a good chance you've never even heard of this gear, so I'll quickly run you through...

Leah Button is a junior at the University of Utah studying Architecture and Environmental and Sustainability Studies. She grew up in Salt Lake and has always loved exploring the amazing hiking trails in...

When I was younger, I remember hearing about a group from my neighborhood taking a trip out to King’s Peak, the highest point in Utah. It stayed in my mind, and about a year ago I started talking about...