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Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Sam McGahay

Sam McGahay, Writer

Sam, a senior (ish), grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and is studying English with a minor in creative writing. He plans on attending law school after graduation, with a concentration in environmental law and policy. He loves spending time in the Wasatch mountains year round, and loves sharing stories about all the unique people and opportunities University of Utah has to offer!

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Environmental Injustice in the Salt Lake Valley

Environmental Injustice in the Salt Lake Valley

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
June 21, 2024

Utah is host to one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world, as well as top-notch recreation opportunities: the Wasatch mountains, the southern deserts, and our five natural parks give...

Photo taken from healutah.org

Get Involved with HEAL

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024

Environmental nonprofits play a crucial role in advocating for, protecting, and preserving the Earth's natural resources. These organizations, driven by passion and dedication, work tirelessly to address...

All You Need Is Love

All You Need Is Love

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024

          Attending the University of Utah provides students with vast opportunities outside of the classroom. Each season brings a new flavor to indulge in. For a lot of us, winter is the chocolate...

Good Samaritan

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024

Passion often lies on a spectrum. Whether it comes to working out, painting, cooking, photography, or just about anything else, how much you enjoy the passion and how much time you put into it varies widely....

The Winter of El Niño

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

On June 8th of this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that El Niño conditions would be present through this upcoming winter, with the possibility of it extending even...

Darkening Dust

Darkening Dust

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023

Salt Lake City inhabitants, and everyone who lives in the Wasatch front, experience an exceptional range of weather throughout any given year. While our favorite playgrounds up in Brighton and Snowbird...

Gaper Day

Gaper Day

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

In the Wasatch, the coming of April represents an exciting time for skiers and snowboarders in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon. Yes, deep snow and powder days are (most likely, but not definitely) behind...

In the Deep

In the Deep

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023

Not many feelings trump the exhilaration you feel when you are knee-deep in fresh powder, cruising down the mountain with snow fogging up your goggles. Most winters, skiers and boarders can hope for 3-4...

The Power of Type Two Fun

The Power of Type Two Fun

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023

10,000-foot peaks are not easy to summit by any stretch of the imagination. In high altitudes, with the sun beating down on your neck, climbing two miles in vertical elevation is not a casual, relaxing...

The Bone Zone

The Bone Zone

Sam McGahay, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022

As fall winds to a close each year, Salt Lake City locals count down the days until resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon turn on their chairlifts and open for the season. Historically, resorts like...

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