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Author: Summer Vaughn

Save Aggie Blue Bikes

Posted on February 18, 2021

It has become common knowledge across the universities of the world that walking is the least effective way to get to class. From rollerskates and Heelys to hoverboards and longboards everyone has a favorite form of transportation. Here on Logan Campus, bikes are a popular choice.  Aggie Blue Bikes provides the majority of those bikes…

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The Lost Boys

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

The idea of living off the grid, either out of a rigged vehicle, a tent, or a backpack has become a fantasy for most outdoor enthusiasts. This often leads to the search for seasonal work that will keep you in the backcountry or at least with a long drive from town. But how about during…

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The Badass Backcountry Woman

Posted on October 28, 2020

Being a woman is hard. Being a woman in the wilderness is harder. We don’t have some of the luxuries that men have. We deal with menstruation, sexism, and having to squat to pee. Life can be hard for an adventurous girl. Katie Burns, the associate director of campus recreation, has some tips to make…

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Aggie Gear Guide – Eureka Camps Stove

Posted on February 14, 2020

Sophomore Outdoor Product Design student Nash Calvin recommends Eureka car camp stove for an essential camp kitchen addition.  “I recommend it to others because it’s compact, feeds 5, and just cooks great food. I keep it in the back of my truck all the time for a coffee after or before a hike or for…

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Aggie Gear Guide – Salsa Journeyman 700c gravel bike.

Posted on February 5, 2020

There are many types of bikers. There are the mountain bikers who’s downhill runs and jumps might terrify some. Cyclist’s need for speed might cause them to miss the scenic views. Then there are the bikers who put themselves through miles after miles of road. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Jack Dorrance recommends the Salsa…

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Aggie Gear Guide – 1970s Chouinard Stoppers

Posted on January 28, 2020

Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Baylee Vogler recommends using stoppers over cams when climbing.  “My favorite gear is probably my stoppers. Cams are great but when you get a solid nut placement in a crack you just know that thing could hold a truck. My uncle gave me his old set and I’ve taken it…

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Aggie Gear Guide – Woman’s Club II Shorts

Posted on January 22, 2020

In this week’s Aggie Gear Guide Junior Outdoor Product Design student Sierra Rich recommends Performance Woman’s Club II Shorts for biking. “I’ve had them for four years and they’ve held up amazingly and they make my biking experience so much more comfortable.”  These reasonably priced shorts are perfect for long bike rides. They are fast…

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Aggie Gear Guide – Petzl Quark Ice Axes

Posted on January 15, 2020

You are halfway up a frozen waterfall. Ice breaks apart and showers down. Your cheeks and nose go numb. Arms and legs tremble with exertion and adrenaline. Despite all this, you could not be happier. Junior Outdoor Product Design student Cale Colburn recommends the Petzl Quark ice axes for your next ice climb. “They are…

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Aggie Gear Guide – 2013 JJ Armada Skis with Dynafit Bindings

Posted on January 8, 2020

Winter break is the perfect time to hit the slopes, and this Aggie Gear Guide has the perfect recommendation. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Leif Lofgren recommends the 2013 JJ Armada backcountry skis with Dynafit bindings for this year’s ski season.  “[They’re] super lightweight for long tours, and really deliver in downhill performance as well….

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A View on the Environment – Fires Down Under

Posted on January 6, 2020

The continent of Australia is on fire. Deadly bushfires sweep across the land, forcing people to evacuate. According to the NSW Rural Fire Service, a total of 146 fires are burning across the state of New South Wales, and 65 are uncontained. In the state of Victoria, three fires have combined to form a fire…

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Aggie Blue Bikes is a student student-run bike shop that is located right by the Field House. This organization is funded by $2.78 of student fees. Recently, the student board has been discussing a change in student fees. The $2.78 fee pays for 24- hour rentals, open access bicycle tool boards, free and cheap bike parts, community events, and educational classes. 

If you want to help this program, students are hosting a protest on the Quad at 1 p.m. on February 18th. They ask that you wear a mask, ride a bike (if you have one) and bring an attitude for peaceful change.

If you are unable to attend send emails to james.morales@usu.edu, noelle.cockett@usu.edu, president.ususa@usu.edu, and linda.zimmerman@usu.edu. In your email include what Aggie Blue Bikes means to you, and how valuable this program is to students. Please send in your email before 4 p.m. today. 

@usuaggiebluebikes 
@utahstatesman 
@usuaggielife 

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“We had been looking for housing all summer, we “We had been looking for housing all summer, we spent a lot of money on application fees and still no house. I knew Nick's dad had a wall tent. I called up Nick and said 'dude, does your dad have that wall tent? We should live in that, in logan canyon.’”

Read our newest article at the link in our bio.
Happy last week of school!! We want to celebrate w Happy last week of school!! We want to celebrate with the newest issue of the highlander!! This issue is about survival. We have stories covering ultra light backpacking to mental health to climbing accidents! 

Link is in the bio! 

So go give it a read. And leave us a comment here and share it if you enjoyed it!

happy holidays!
“Over the past 5 years Steelheading has changed “Over the past 5 years Steelheading has changed a bunch, lots more people than there used to be and less fish”

Learn more about Steelhead conservation in @ethanmuhlestein’s article.
“On Thursday last week, the Bureau of Land Manag “On Thursday last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rushed to issue a lease to allow drilling within the soon designated wilderness area. The project will allow extensive construction in the usually quiet Labyrinth wilderness, including road building, well construction, pipelines, infrastructure, and building a 10-acre processing facility on nearby Utah School Trust Lands. This drilling would be for helium, which has similar impacts of oil and gas drilling.

We are writing this Op-Ed to ask you to please reach out and make a comment on or before Wednesday, November 4th. You can make a comment using a premade message, or by writing your own, at  https://p2a.co/V5DN0kO. This process will take less than five minutes, and we ask you to please take the time to preserve this magical canyon.”

@summervaughn_ 
@merwappett
“Women have really amazing and really powerful b “Women have really amazing and really powerful bodies! For some women getting into the backcountry is a way to celebrate that and if you are new to the backcountry don’t let some of the more delicate points of life as a woman prevent you from getting outside.” - @ksburns05 

Read more tips about women in the backcountry on our website. 

Shoutout to all the lovely women who volunteered their photos.

@summervaughn_
“At the end of the day, that moment of realizati “At the end of the day, that moment of realization before swipe, click, and camera is necessary. Why are you actually outside? Why do you actively participate in these sports? Why does the photograph never look as good as the moment? If no answer comes to mind the phone should maybe stay in the car. Take every time spent in the great outdoors with these thoughts of some yogi, “view every moment as if you are seeing it in the crystal clear reflection of water: brand new, fresh, and awe-inspiring.’”

Read more about social media and the outdoor on our website
“When life gives you online school, move to a be “When life gives you online school, move to a beautiful place.”

Read @sareelane’s article about USU students living in a dreamy Hawaiian town on our website.
When life gives you a rock, climb it. When life gi When life gives you a rock, climb it. When life gives you an ocean, slackline over it.

The world is a beautiful place and is there for you to enjoy it. Now is the time to go outside and make the most of it all! Take a break this week to go outside and do something you love.

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