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Summer 2020 Collaborative Research
Summer 2020 Collaborative Research
Here at IMR we’re hoping that you have a chance to escape to the mountains during these incredibly challenging times. We’re very fortunate…
Jeff Nichols
Jul 19, 2020
Summer 2019 Research Grant
Summer 2019 Research Grant
This summer, IMR is helping to fund an exciting project from Prof. Allison Shir and Nathaniel Wooley, from Westminster’s Dance program…
Jeff Nichols
Jun 26, 2019
Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser Podcast
Utah Avalanche Center Fall Fundraiser Podcast
We’ve had steady snow in the Wasatch and I’m starting to get announcements about ski resorts opening soon. Many of us here at the IMR are…
Brent Olson
Nov 13, 2018
Landscape of Necessity
Landscape of Necessity
Westminster student Scout Invie and her faculty mentor, Hikmet Sidney Loe, have completed their research report. We at IMR are proud to…
Jeff Nichols
Nov 4, 2018
August 1 Research Update, Scout Ivie and Hikmet Loe
August 1 Research Update, Scout Ivie and Hikmet Loe
IMR Progress Report
Jeff Nichols
Jul 30, 2018
Summer 2018 Mountain Research Grants!
Summer 2018 Mountain Research Grants!
Our Summer 2018 IMR Faculty/Student summer research grants have been awarded, and work is well underway. Congratulations to Hal Snarr…
Jeff Nichols
Jun 16, 2018
The Peak that Beckons Me, by Rachel Kuhr
The Peak that Beckons Me, by Rachel Kuhr
Rachel Kuhr and Dr. Ranjan Adiga received an IMR faculty/student summer research grant for 2017. Here is Rachel’s final essay.
Jeff Nichols
Dec 6, 2017
September Community Events
September Community Events
Here are some events that may be of interest to mountain folks in the Salt Lake City Area. If you hear of others, please be sure to let us…
Mountain Research
Sep 8, 2017
The Henry Mountains Project
Katie Saad was awarded an IMR faculty/student summer research grant under my supervision. Here’s her first update.Update, 3 August 2017
Jeff Nichols
Aug 8, 2017
Rachel Kuhr and Dr. Ranjan Adiga, Summer 2017 Mountain Research
One of our IMR summer faculty/student collaborative research grants for 2017 went to Prof. Ranjan Adiga and his student, Rachel Kuhr. Here…
Jeff Nichols
Aug 2, 2017
Speak up for National Monuments
I just sent this to the Secretary of the Interior, via SUWA (thanks!)
Jeff Nichols
May 13, 2017
Mike and Lilliana Libecki’s Fireside Chat
Mike and Lilliana Libecki’s Fireside Chat
Last week, we were joined around the campfire by adventurer philanthropists Mike and Lilliana Libecki. While enjoying burritos and tea, we…
Mountain Research
Feb 9, 2017
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