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The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

The Outdoor Magazine of the U

Wasatch Magazine

Dan Belding

Dan Belding, Writer

Dan is a Senior in the Communication department at the University of Utah following the
Journalism sequence- he has been with Wasatch as a journalism intern since June 2018. When
Dan isn’t working on his degree or a new piece for Wasatch he can be found snowboarding at
Brighton or boating with friends at Jordanelle.

All content by Dan Belding
Photos by Peter Creveling

The Legacy of Mega Passes on the Ski Industry

Dan Belding, Writer
December 31, 2019

The term “core” is one which gets thrown around a lot in the ski industry. For skiers and snowboarders being core carries a connotation of being original, unique, and usually representing a crowd of...

Photo by Kelly Loutzenheiser

A Beginner’s Guide to Local Mountain Biking

Dan Belding, Writer
March 26, 2019

Many people face apprehension when attempting to learn the ropes of a new outdoor sport. Some activities such as climbing or skiing require a great deal of learning and practice as they involve unfamiliar...

Learning to Protect Your Ski Gear

Learning to Protect Your Ski Gear

Dan Belding, Writer
February 28, 2019

With such a high cost associated with ski and snowboard gear, it is important that you learn to take proper care of your gear. While professional maintenance is readily available at local shops and on...

Photos by Kiffer Creveling

Utah Winter Travel Safety

Dan Belding, Writer
February 20, 2019

The Wasatch Front's easy access to untouched powder and world-class resorts remains unparalleled by most other regions. The crack-of-dawn drives through heavy snow to get first tracks has certainly become...

Photos by Kelly Loutzenheiser

The Importance of Protecting Utah Watersheds

Dan Belding, Writer
December 1, 2018

Utah’s sprawling wilderness grants access for adventure-seekers to some of North America’s most beautiful landscapes. However, not all lands are meant to be trekked through by humans or their pets....

Photo by Greg Osborne

The Most Dangerous Things in the Outdoors

Dan Belding, Writer
October 27, 2018

From an outsider’s perspective, adventure sports may seem like a wildly high-risk hobby. Even the most experienced athletes keep the possibility of a disaster in the back of their minds. However, the...

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