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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

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Fulfillment Outside of Outside

Fulfillment Outside of Outside

Claire Shepherd, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022

What’s so addicting to me about outdoor recreation is the sense of fulfillment. For many individuals, the outdoors is a solace to find feelings of success, completion, and growth. The combination of...

The Coevolution of Mountain Biking and Trail Systems

The Coevolution of Mountain Biking and Trail Systems

Claire Shepherd, Staff Writer
December 23, 2021

In outdoor spaces, one doesn’t have to look far to find mountain biking enthusiasts. The community of mountain biking encompasses countless riders, there are seemingly endless bikes equipped with varying...

The Power of Trail Infrastructure as a Public Health Measure and Beyond

The Power of Trail Infrastructure as a Public Health Measure and Beyond

Claire Shepherd
November 8, 2021

“What is public health?” This question was posed to me during my very first semester at the University of Utah by a charismatic guest speaker, bouncing on the balls of his feet at the podium of a pit...

Content with the Current

Content with the Current

Claire Shepherd, Writer
September 9, 2021

My life is simple. The sun rises, I walk down a little hill to the boathouse, pump rafts, and entertain people from all across the states on a whitewater trip down the Yellowstone River. The sun sets,...

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