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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Book Review: Two Recommended Reads for the Passionate Conservationist

Book Review: Two Recommended Reads for the Passionate Conservationist

Nola Peshkin, Staff Writer
March 29, 2021

If you’re someone who builds at least a little of their identity around outdoor recreation and the places you visit as part of that, it’s likely you have personal feelings attached to the conversation...

Opinion: Problematic Discourse in Skiing

Opinion: Problematic Discourse in Skiing

Aashna Shah, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021

Skiing is a Utah staple as well as one of the most prevalent outdoor activities in Utah. When you are a part of the outdoor community, it's easy to forget that most people do not partake in the same activities...

Artist Feature: Louisa Palmer

Artist Feature: Louisa Palmer

Nola Peshkin, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021

At just 22-years-old, artist Louisa Palmer doles out sage life lessons like someone three times her age: “Dreams don’t have to stay fantasies in your head while you sit at your desk during a nine...

Too Hot to Handle: A Primer on Heat-Related Illness

Too Hot to Handle: A Primer on Heat-Related Illness

Kassie Amann
March 4, 2021

Extreme heat is the natural enemy of any desert dweller. In Utah, as we make the transition into spring and summer, rising temperatures can quickly cause heat-related illnesses. As Utah sees greater temperature...

A Dreamer’s Perspective on Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces

A Dreamer’s Perspective on Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces

Aashna Shah, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

JJ A. is a recent graduate from the University of Utah. He moved to Utah from Peru when he was six and has lived in the Salt Lake City area since then. He graduated with a major in biology, which in a...

Saguaros and Speedos: Recounting My Time on the AZT

Saguaros and Speedos: Recounting My Time on the AZT

Katie Riley, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

"The tent poles, and the knife, and the stove... and the cutting board!" my sister exclaimed, listing off the items she was carrying for the group. My sister was (half-jokingly) upset about the disparity...

A Wasatch Winter Five Ways

A Wasatch Winter Five Ways

Julia Case, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

If you’ve skied in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon before, you’re likely familiar with the ski traffic. Whether it’s getting up early in an attempt to beat the crowds up the canyon, sitting in the...

Abby's National Park Photo Series

Abby’s National Park Photo Series

Abby Blackett
March 3, 2021

Over the past few years, I have gotten more into photography, especially nature and landscape photography. I am always so inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the national parks that I visit. I love...

Dotted Mountain Majesty With Artist Elizabeth Walsh

Dotted Mountain Majesty With Artist Elizabeth Walsh

Nola Peshkin
February 25, 2021

If setting out to paint the Wasatch range and effectively capturing its massive peaks, jagged ridges and grandiose scale already seems like it would be a challenge, imagine trying to do so using only tiny...

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