Utah is known for its natural beauty. Thanks in part to the splendor of places like the Wasatch Mountains, Moab, and Canyonlands National Park, tourism has grown exponentially in the
Utah’s snowpack this year was undoubtedly surprising. Each storm seemed to out-do the last. With roads closing down, avalanches clouding the canyons, and skiers jumping for joy, it was a
This season has brought record breaking snow to the Wasatch Front. Statewide, snowfall is nearly double its average for this time of year, the best Utah has seen in nearly
Over the past few weeks the Central Wasatch Mountains have received several feet of snow. The early snow is a promising way to start the winter season, however you may
About 30 million years ago, movement along the Wasatch Fault caused the Wasatch Mountains to rise. The Wasatch Fault stretches from Malad City, Idaho to Fayette, Utah and is made
Climate is defined as: “long-term average weather conditions for a given geographic area or region”¹ and it is measured through temperature and precipitation. A region’s climate is determined through the
As residents along the Wasatch Front, we have unique access to fresh water- a large amount of which comes directly from our mountain streams. In a previous blog post we
All water on the earth is a part of the water cycle. This water is constantly changing states and locations and is vital to sustaining life on the earth. Freshwater
Landslides are a common occurrence throughout the Wasatch Mountains due to several different factors. Areas that are prone to landslides include: existing old landslide paths, on or at the base
Grazing among the flowering pastures used to be a common sight in the Wasatch Mountains. This was a thriving industry and a great way to feed livestock and produce quality
