This edition of USU's outdoor magazine is about Survival. That word has such a terrifying connotation. Itâs easy to associate it with sketchy summits, deadly injuries, and feelings of fear and dread. But honestly, it can be so much more than that. We are surviving every day. Life is tough but we are so much tougher. This issue covers topics from ultralight backpacking to mental health to climbing accidents. In this, you will find every meaning of survival.
It is my hope that as you flip through the pages of this magazine, you will feel the sense of pride that we have for our land, our culture, and our people. Thatâs what Highlander Magazine is all about. â Summer Vaughn // Editor
