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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

Aidan Cooley

Aidan Cooley, Editor

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 displeasure of running into him in the real world. You can get him to flee with eye contact. But if for whatever reason you want him to stay, know that he will talk your ear off about computer microarchitectures, rock climbs, or magic cards.

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OpEd: Housing Development in Moab threatens locals, wildlife, ecosystem, and recreation

OpEd: Housing Development in Moab threatens locals, wildlife, ecosystem, and recreation

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024

I want to write about cool stuff: climbing, hiking, and enjoying the pleasantries of the outdoors. But when I see headlines like, “As of February 2024, a developer plans to build a business park on the...

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A Moral in the Mountains

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023

An Ode to Rain

An Ode to Rain

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024

I had this idea to write about rain one gloomy morning when I stepped out my door to go to the train. As I felt the moisture surround my face, and a chill absorb my fingers, I began the walk. The sound...

Fighting the Winter Blues

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

Picture if you will – early December 2022, the first big snowfall since I moved to Utah for school. There is a buzz in the air about the upcoming ski season and I, a snowboarder, am equally as excited....

To Shoe Or Not To Shoe

To Shoe Or Not To Shoe

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024

I was watching YouTube instead of studying for finals (as we all do), and I got an ad from a man advocating for running barefoot. Well, he was more trying to sell me his minimalist shoe – which would...

The Buzz Around Hogle Zoo

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024

The Overlooked Work Behind Trails

The Overlooked Work Behind Trails

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

Introduction: Picture yourself hiking up a trail towards the summit of a mountain, a place once etched in your memory. The invigorating scent of pine trees and blooming wildflowers envelops your senses,...

Outdoor Role Models

Outdoor Role Models

Aidan Cooley, Writer
March 13, 2023

If you could think back to your childhood room, what would you remember? Apart from the sneakers that smell like a dead animal, and the sock stuck under the corner of your bed for eternity. Can you recall...

Busy Bees

Busy Bees

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023

Utah's Bee Diversity The state of Utah is home to 4 different biomes: alpine, wetland, forest, and desert. Each distinct biome supports a host of unique animals and over 3,000 different native plants,...

A Thanksgiving Ascent of The Grandeur

A Thanksgiving Ascent of The Grandeur

Aidan Cooley, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023

Thursday, November 24th I felt nervous, nauseous, and in too deep. I still had half a mile till the summit, and my progress had dwindled to an embarrassingly low speed. There was no more solid ground,...

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