We’ve all silently moaned while pulling out the contents of our food for a weekend backpacking trip. Oatmeal for breakfast, crackers and summer sausage for lunch, and mac and cheese for dinner. And then...
When you hear of someone bike touring Argentina, kayaking the Pacific Northwest, or climbing in the Caucuses, the initial response is an odd blend of jealousy and awe. You wonder how on Earth someone can...
Stepping foot onto the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on a sunny Saturday afternoon means running into about as many people as you would at the grocery store on Thanksgiving Eve. But instead of people frantically...
Ice and snow are sliding off the canyon walls, exposing those projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter. Rock climbing season is here. It’s still March though, an indecisive month that can toss...
If you are planning on going to The Summit tomorrow, make sure to bring a 10 dollar bill. On Saturday March 4, the Philanthropy and Service Board of ASUU will host the first annual climb-a-thon, raising...
Last week, Wasatch Magazine hosted the very first Faultline Film Awards. Students and locals from up and down the Wasatch submitted their films, and after the results came in, we showcased the winners...
Last fall, I went on a road trip up the California and Oregon Coast. For a large portion of our drive, thick, burly redwood trees created an enveloping tunnel that kept me spellbound. I realized these...
Patagonia, Inc., who threatened last month to leave Outdoor Retailer, pulled the cord. In a press release issued today, the outdoor clothing and gear company announced that it will not be attending the...
Climbers have three options in the winter: drive south, go indoors, or layer up and get on some ice. If you haven’t yet tried option number three, there is still time, the season isn’t over yet. Yes,...
As bus riders grabbed their skis and stepped off toward the lifts last Friday, they were met with a pleasant surprise -- a free beanie and a thumbs up from enthusiastic people heading the POW Day event....
If you’ve ever skied or boarded Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon on a Saturday, you know the frustration of the Disneyland-esque lines up to the resorts: Never-ending, and sometimes longer than the actual...
Dragging yourself into the snow and away from the cozy confines of your heated home can be difficult. However, for those of us addicted to the outdoors, we find ways to make adventuring in the winter bearable....
Get ready to send it. Today, students, staff, and faculty at the U are competing in the second annual SENDsations bouldering competition, sponsored by the U’s Outdoor Adventures.
Climbing will begin...
Near-naked trees and chilling temps can only mean one thing: ‘tis the season to load up on food and shrug off your guilt. The United States has even dedicated a holiday for you to stuff your belly and...
Powder is on its way.
At Ski Utah’s kickoff to the ski season yesterday, that was the resounding message. Representatives from ski resorts and Utah’s Office of Tourism gathered with media members...
Walking into your home to find the door ripped off its hinges, broken glass covering the floor, and some of your valuables missing would be tragic. For climbers, this was the feeling as they walked up...
It seems like an easy task — I mean, you’ve been loading up your pack and trudging off to school every day since you were four. But, stuffing your life on your back and carrying it across deserts...
Peering up and seeing an obsidian sky splattered with stars winking back does something to you. It taps the natural explorer inside each of us on the shoulder, reminding us how little we’ve done while...
Hailey Schiff, a recent graduate in environmental studies, began competing in mountain biking this season, but she’s already making the podium in local competitions. After taking home third in the Scott...
Pay to eat. Pay to learn. Pay to park. Now, pay to hike? The United States Forest Service is considering implementing a fee to use specific sites in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons next spring.
The proposed...
As the National Parks Service celebrates its 100th year this month, we decided it’s time to move the spotlight from the popular parks to the lesser-known. Read about some of our favorites and plan...
It’s not uncommon to see a Utah ski bum tossing their gear into the trunk of their car, driving up the mountain wearing shorts with unrolled windows. Sure, it’s 70 degrees outside but in Utah, there’s...
