July 2025
Summer
SLUG showcases the beauty of our state’s environment and outdoor community by highlighting organizations and sports that get Utahns outside! On this month’s cover, SLUG illustrator Brett Ferrin shines a light on the outdoor activities that radiate through Utah culture. Find more of his colorful, geometric designs on Instagram at @brett.ferrin.
The Educated Tree Hugger: Content Creation with Justin Davies
Justin Davies is a Utah-based content creator whose work focuses on improving peoples’ connections with nature. … read more
Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group: Concrete and Stone Can Be a...
Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group is made up of passionate skaters from all over Salt Lake Valley who are fighting hard to build and renew spaces for the local skate community. … read more
Alissa Pili: Utah’s Former Sharpshooting Forward, Minnesota’s Future Star
It’s undeniable that Pili has already made her mark on this sport, both in Utah and back home in Alaska. It’s only a matter of time before she does the same on the national stage. … read more
One Wheel? No Problem! with 801Wheel
SLC is lucky enough to have its own Onewheel shop: 801Wheel, offering retail, repairs, customization and accessories, all of it run and started by Stoker Jonz. … read more
An Inclusive Outdoors: The National Ability Center is Changing Utah’s...
The National Ability Center offers more than just climbing instruction, featuring alpine sports, cycling, rafting and horseback riding. … read more
X Games 2025: Nyjah Huston
Prior to this year’s games, Nyjah Huston was tied for the most X Games gold medals of all time. … read more
X Games 2025: Ryan Sheckler
As we age, life changes and exciting new moments happen. For Ryan Sheckler, some of his biggest achievements in life have just come to fruition. … read more
The Utah Gay Football League: Take Pride in Your Team
That’s what the Utah Gay Football League (UGFL) is all about — encouraging and strengthening community through sportsmanship, camaraderie and doing the impossible. … read more
Ramblin’ Rods Race Towards Tomorrow
Someone applied heavy tinkering to a garage product, and a new culture was born. An outward projection to express personality, hot rods are a form of rebellion! … read more
Landed Footwear: Time to Explore
Landed Footwear was designed with the outdoors in mind. These shoes satisfy the casual style of active outdoorsy people while providing performance and comfort. … read more
Outdoor Table for Four: SLC Patios Worth the Wait
Four patios, countless calories and zero regrets. Whether you’re brunching in a canyon or cheesesteaking for your life, these patios are serving up some forking great options! … read more
Localized: Detzany
Detzany creates her own genre, fusing hip-hop with her soulful essence. Her music can be described to listeners as cinematic, sultry, nostalgic and feminine. … read more
