Aidan graduated in 2026 with a degree in computer science and a minor in math. If he isn’t climbing up rocks he is most likely falling down them. If not kayaking sunny side up, you may find him upside down, surveying the river bed with his head. And if you can’t spot him outside, you might have the displeasure of running into him playing Magic the Gathering or reading a book. He believes Kurt Vonnegut is the greatest author, Beau Miles the best storyteller and Wasatch the best publication.
I want to begin this article by looking back in time to an article I wrote freshman year called “A Moral in the Mountains.” In it, I reflected on a day out in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation...
The history of climbing in the United States is closely tied to Utah – from early mountaineering in the Wasatch to cutting-edge trad climbs splitting the granite walls of Little Cottonwood. Bouldering...
The fall holds a special place in every climber's mind. We etch out a spot in the shoulder season to travel to climbing areas too hot in the summer and too snowy in the winter. Having just gotten back...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
