Peter Creveling Archives - Wasatch Magazine

[Photo] “It sucks, but it’s the right thing to do”: A look at the abrupt end to the 2019/20 ski season

Kyle Dunphey
April 27, 2020

[Photo] Climbing in the Time of Corona

Nate Caines
April 27, 2020

[Photo] Why We Need the Outdoors: The Psychological Benefits

Nate Caines
April 20, 2020

[Photo] Ice Climbing Across the Desert

Hayden O’shea
March 4, 2020

[Photo] Crime in the Canyons

Nate Caines
December 31, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] The Legacy of Mega Passes on the Ski Industry

Dan Belding
December 31, 2019

Photos by Peter Creveling

[Photo] The Wasatch Underground

Hayden O’shea
December 27, 2019

Caving. Photos by Peter Creveling.

[Photo] Satire: The War to End All Wars, Chacos Versus Tevas

Dan Belding
November 11, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Climbers Fight Gravity and Their Local Gym Rivals

Nate Caines
October 24, 2019

Photos by Peter Creveling. Featured: Climber at the Front Climbing Gym in Salt Lake City, Utah.

[Photo] Woodward Park City: Utah’s Newest Action Sports Destination

Dan Belding
October 19, 2019

Photos by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Why are Utahns Still Breathing Bad Air?

Kassie Amann
October 19, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Opportunities For An Unconventional Spring Break

Daniel Belding
May 8, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Salt Lake City’s 2030 Olympic Bid

Devin Valiquett
May 6, 2019

A memorial to the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, at Rice Eccles Stadium at the University of Utah. Photos by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Wasatch Eats: High Performance Food “Back In the Good Ole’ Days”

Sierra Marty
April 20, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] A (Very Brief) History of Camp Cooking & Snacks

Annie Duong
April 20, 2019

Photo by Peter Creveling

[Photo] Wasatch Eats: How To “Pack Your Own” While Shredding the Gnar

Sierra Marty
February 21, 2019

Jet boils are another popular cooking method you can find being used in ski parking lots.

We wear socks almost every day. In a way, everyone is a sock expert. People look at various aspects such as length, fit, or thickness when it comes to the socks that they wear. It’s critical to pinpoint...

Epic Picnicking

Peter Creveling
April 19, 2018

Growing up in Utah really helps you to appreciate the outdoors and the incredible opportunities just past your doorstep. The possibilities for travel within this state alone can take more than a lifetime....

1976 vs. Now: What do you do with no snow?

Peter Creveling
March 29, 2018

Winter here in Utah is a very exciting time. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and there are plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied. Utah is known for its “Greatest Snow on Earth”...

Ephemeral Made Permanent

Peter Creveling
February 15, 2018

The best aspect of winter in Utah is the greatest snow on Earth. People travel all over the world to experience some of the greatest terrain provided by the Wasatch Mountains. In the winter, there are...

Capturing Winter

Peter Creveling
February 1, 2018

During winter in Utah, you can create some of the most picturesque images you have ever captured. It is this time of year to focus on polar opposites: fire and ice, lights and darks, etc. Utah’s unique...

Bindings—A Ski for all Reasons

Peter Creveling
October 16, 2017

How do you pick the right pair of bindings for your skis? There are so many variations of bindings available that it’s difficult to find the right pair just for you. You can listen to vendors describe...

Post-Trail Utah Eateries

Peter Creveling
September 20, 2017

Picture this: You have just finished backpacking for five days in the Wasatch Mountains. You are exhausted from hiking an average 10 miles a day, plus a little extra on the fourth day because you took...

Learning Proper Bicycle Maintenance

Peter Creveling
August 22, 2017

Maintaining a bike is similar to the practice of warming your body up for a big race with a proper cool down afterwards, or preparing for an important exam by regularly studying; and it all comes down...

Keeping Little Cottonwood Clean for Future Generations

Peter Creveling
July 3, 2017

Rock climbing is one of those sports where you often get a lot of ridicule and backlash from surrounding communities and local politicians. Rock climbers are often seen as those who have no concern for...

Climbing Close to Home

Peter Creveling
June 5, 2017

As Utah finally decides to change its mind, and the weather begins to warm up, there begins a whole new season of rock climbing. This is the climbing Utah is known for: multiple pitch routes with unforgettable...

Moab: the Mountain Biker’s Mecca

Peter Creveling
April 10, 2017

Moab is home to some of the highest quality mountain biking trails in the country. About four hours southeast of Salt Lake City, over 100 miles of trails sit, begging to be explored. From short tracks...

Old School Navigation

Peter Creveling
March 7, 2017

Learning to survive in the wilderness is a skill many outdoorsmen and women brush under the rug. We think we’ll never get lost, our equipment will never fail, and if we ever injure ourselves, it won’t...

How to: sharpen your knives

Peter Creveling
February 16, 2017

It's always good to have a sharp knife. The better condition your knife is in, the easier it is to work with. Maintenance of your knife is important to keep you safe and preserve the life of your knife....

Back to Basics

Peter Creveling
February 4, 2017

Back-coun-try ski-ing: (adjective) A. the kind of skiing where you don’t have to keep behind ropes or bounds of the resort; B. the kind of skiing where you don’t have to wait in line for a chair to...

Explore the Wasatch in Winter

Peter Creveling
January 14, 2017

Utah is well-known as a prime winter skiing destination, but it has so much more to offer. To discover the natural scenery at this time of year, scout out some of the frozen waterfalls that dot the...

How to: Start snowshoeing

Peter Creveling
December 8, 2016

Utah is known for its wide range of hiking opportunities up and down the Wasatch Front, and these don’t disappear in the winter months. If anything, the frozen waterfalls and snow-topped pines add even...

Insider’s Guide to Brighton

Peter Creveling
November 28, 2016

The 80-year-old resort has more than 1,875 vertical feet of skiable terrain that caters to a wide range of skier abilities. Located at the top of Big Cottonwood, the resort is only 35 minutes from the...

Find Adventure at Farmington Bay

Peter Creveling
November 8, 2016

Eighteen thousand acres on the Great Salt Lake of underrated, adventure-filled territory — that’s Farmington Bay. Whether you’re bird watching, mountain biking, kayaking, or hiking, this wildlife...

140 Ways to Climb Maple Canyon

Peter Creveling
October 3, 2016

Maple Canyon is one of the most unique climbing destinations in Utah. The texture of the cobblestone rock is like no other place in the state. Just two hours south of Salt Lake, it’s the perfect destination...

Hit The Waves And Try Some Water Sports

Peter Creveling
April 5, 2016

Summer is a time for late-night campfires with s’mores, endless hiking and mountain biking trips, and fireworks. But there’s one question everyone has to deal with: How do you combat the intense heat?...

Climbs for All in Moab

Peter Creveling
March 8, 2016

For most U students, Spring Break is a time to escape from the cold weather, catch up on some much-needed sun, and take a break from homework, exams, and lab reports. If you don’t have any plans yet...

The Greatest Ice on Earth: Speed Skating for Dummies

Peter Creveling
February 2, 2016

Though everyone’s go-to winter sports in Utah are skiing and snowboarding, another great way to enjoy the cold weather is speed skating. When trading in “the greatest snow on earth,” you get “the...

Top four cross country courses in Utah

Peter Creveling
December 7, 2015

There are more than 25 locations throughout Utah to go cross country skiing, most near Salt Lake City, but these four are really a cut above the rest. Here’s my round-up of the best courses to visit...

Stop to see the sunset

Peter Creveling
November 10, 2015

Sunsets over the Salt Lake Valley are one of my favorite parts of living here. The warm oranges and deep pinks blending in the sky are enriching, and basically any place you are in the Wasatch Range will...

Take a trip to Lake Tahoe

Peter Creveling
November 10, 2015

If you are looking for a great get-away trip during Fall Break, I highly recommend making the expedition to Lake Tahoe (splitting the border of California and Nevada). The eight-hour drive is definitely...

Gear up for anything

Peter Creveling
November 10, 2015

The best way to fully prepare for the Wasatch is to have as much variety in your gear as possible. The weather changes so much throughout the year that you need to be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws...

Make Your Way to Millcreek for Three Great Hikes

Peter Creveling
September 9, 2015

Millcreek Canyon is a great place with a number of fun hikes. There are trails for every skill set, from the first-time hiker to the more advanced. And the canyon is open year-round, offering hikes for...

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