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The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

2025-2026 Staff

Aidan Cooley
Editor

Aidan Cooley

Aidan is a 4th year at the U studying computer science and math. He’s been with the magazine since freshman year, and is psyched out of his gourd on the outdoors. His first love is rock climbing, a sport he might one day succeed at. He also likes to run slowly and kayak poorly. His greatest talent in the wilderness tends to be sitting, chilling, or as it is colloquially known; vibing. If you have the ...

Remi Dryer
Copy Editor

Remi Dryer

Remi is a freshman at the University of Utah, majoring in Psychology and History. They spend most of their time reading, gaming, and drawing. They love Baldur’s Gate and Hollow Knight, they adore YA fantasy novels, and their favorite pastime is painting in their backyard with their dog next to them. They love live music and spend much of their free time with their family at various venues and concerts.

Auriana Dunn
Writer

Auriana Dunn

Auriana is a fourth-year student double-majoring in anthropology and biology. She is in interested in environmental writing and science communication, specifically in how cultural attitudes and rhetoric influence dissemination of scientific discoveries. Auriana’s long-term goal is to pursue a career in wildlife conservation and advocacy. When she is not busy writing or studying, you can find her...

Maddie West

Maddie West

Maddie is from the East Coast, raised in a small town in Connecticut. She grew up next to the ocean, finding peace and clarity within the rhythms of the waves. Her adventurous spirit was truly ignited when she moved to the North Shore of Hawaii at 18. Hiking, surfing, and all kinds of outdoor exploration became an inextricable part of her life. She’s brought that with her to Utah where she loves to ...

Levi Seegmiller

Levi Seegmiller

Levi is a Nashvillian who somehow wound up attending the University of Utah. He is in his fourth year and is majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and minoring in Political Science. Due to his complete inability to catch or throw any ball of any sort, he naturally gravitated towards outdoor activities. Growing up, he mostly enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and camping, but since moving...

Beth McGraw

Beth McGraw

Beth was born and raised in Utah and now is a third year graphic design student at the University of Utah. Some of her hobbies include quilting, photography, camping and reading. She thinks the most interesting thing about her is that she has four pet sugar gliders—all with very distinct and mischievous personalities. There is never a dull moment with them!

Sarah Kelley

Sarah Kelley

My name is Sarah, a photographer for the Wasatch Magazine. The outdoors have played a significant role in my life. Living in Salt Lake, I was a competitive rock climber growing up and loved having such easy access to beautiful mountains. As I have transitioned into my adult life, I have enjoyed pursuing new outdoor sports such as, mountain biking, skiing and backpacking. My goal as a photographer is...

Whitney Riddle

Whitney Riddle

Hi, I'm Whitney, a freshman Journalism student at the University of Utah. I'm from Utah, and I absolutely love the outdoors. I am always ready for a side quest in the mountains, whether that's paddle boarding, skiing, hiking, hammocking, or climbing. I also love to take my cameras around with me. Writing is another one of my passions, and I'm super excited to be working with Wasatch Magazine!

Evan Battermann

Evan Battermann

Evan, a junior from Salt Lake, UT, is pursuing a degree in nursing with a minor in nutrition. He has a passion for adventure, enjoying hobbies like skydiving, skiing, boating, hiking, cliff jumping, and rock climbing. He also has a creative side, spending time on photography and writing poetry. He looks forward to winter during summer, and summer during winter. His favorite holiday is Christmas, and...

Carolina Battistone

Carolina Battistone

Carolina is a double major in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Psychology going into her fourth year at the University of Utah. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, trying out new restaurants, and thrifting with friends. Born and raised in Salt Lake, Carolina has developed a deep appreciation and connection with Utah's wildlife and natural landscapes. From skiing and running...

Aidan Larsen
Designer

Aidan Larsen

Aidan is from Long Island, New York and he is a (super) senior student studying graphic design at the University of Utah. He loves spending his time skiing at Snowbird in addition to exploring various other ski resorts. Because of his passion for skiing he is the president of the Freeskier Society here on campus. When he isn’t skiing he also enjoys surfing, playing golf and playing his guitars. ...

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