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!
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
