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The Outdoor Magazine of the U

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Julia Case

Julia Case, Writer

Julia Case is a fourth year student studying chemistry and environmental sustainability. She is passionate about climate change and environmental justice and believes that outdoor recreation can be a conduit to environmental stewardship and activism. Julia loves adventuring on her skis, her bike, and her own two feet. She joined Wasatch Magazine to put words to the joy experienced and lessons learned while exploring outside. You can count on her to always be the friend who remembered to bring sunscreen.

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Reevaluating the Concepts of Wilderness and Leave No Trace

Reevaluating the Concepts of Wilderness and Leave No Trace

Julia Case
July 5, 2021

As adventure-seekers and lovers of the outdoors, many of us probably crave the feeling of escaping reality and running off to the wilderness for a challenging expedition or peaceful reconnection with nature....

A Wasatch Winter Five Ways

A Wasatch Winter Five Ways

Julia Case, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

If you’ve skied in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon before, you’re likely familiar with the ski traffic. Whether it’s getting up early in an attempt to beat the crowds up the canyon, sitting in the...

Adventurer’s Toolkit— Entertainment Edition

Adventurer’s Toolkit— Entertainment Edition

Julia Case
February 22, 2021

Even when I’m not outside, chances are, the outdoors are still on my mind. I enjoy seeking forms of entertainment that complement my love of the outdoors, whether it be learning how to take better care...

The Godmother of Powder Skiing: Dolores LaChapelle and Deep Powder Snow

The Godmother of Powder Skiing: Dolores LaChapelle and Deep Powder Snow

Julia Case, Staff Writer
February 13, 2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, let us recognize the trailblazing woman who helped lay the foundation for our beloved sport of powder skiing: Dolores LaChapelle. Her story is inextricably...

An Amateur Mountain Biker’s Ode to Falling

An Amateur Mountain Biker’s Ode to Falling

Julia Case, Staff Writer
December 27, 2020

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a novice mountain biker. I get nervous on technical terrain, and I won’t be going off big jumps any time soon. Yet, I’ve come to love this sport and the challenges...

Climbing To New Heights With Kyra Condie

Climbing To New Heights With Kyra Condie

Julia Case, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020

Hailing from Shoreview, Minnesota, Kyra Condie started climbing at age 11 and never looked back. “I think I started at a birthday party actually,” Condie said. “I just loved it right away.” She...

Outdoor Advocacy 101— From Recreation to Activism

Outdoor Advocacy 101— From Recreation to Activism

Julia Case
October 27, 2020

When it comes to environmental wellbeing, the state of affairs is pretty grim. Over the past four years, many have watched in dismay as almost 100 environmental regulations have been reversed or rolled...

It’s (Past) Time to Diversify Your Social Media

It’s (Past) Time to Diversify Your Social Media

Julia Case, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

For too long, the outdoor community has been an elite, gatekept world that celebrates some while others fight for visibility, opportunity, and respect. Flip through magazines, scroll past ads, watch your...

Microadventures and the Catharsis of Camping 

Microadventures and the Catharsis of Camping 

Julia Case
August 27, 2020

The concept of “microadventures” was popularized by the adventurer Alastair Humphreys to encourage the notion that adventure is possible for everyone, regardless of time, money, age or location. Microadventures...

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