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Mid-Season Parking Update

WBA has been working with UDOT this winter to figure out what’s up with parking changes (like ticketing at White Pine) in the canyons. Here’s…
Guardsman Pass Snowmachine Use

Guardsman Pass trailhead is a treasured location in the central Wasatch in upper Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is one of the few with a mix…
Speak Up for Public Lands

URGENT! Support our public lands! Did you know that much of the backcountry ski terrain in the Central Wasatch is on Forest Service land? And…
Stakeholder Interests in the Central Wasatch

The Central Wasatch Commission recently hosted an symposium that brought together stakeholders to discuss the interconnected systems shaping the Central Wasatch: economy, transportation, recreation, and…
Cardiff Update 24-25

Updated 1/3/2025- Since recording and publishing this podcast on 12/27/2024, we’ve received some incredible news. The Cardiff Canyon Owners Association (CCOA)’s attorney, Robert Tee Spjute,…
Skip the Snake with the CWC

Listen to our latest episode of The Uptrack to learn about two impactful programs from the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC): the Ski Bus Priority Access…
Reflecting on a Milestone Year Together!

Hello Wasatch backcountry enthusiasts! As I reflect on this past year, I’m grateful for those who have supported the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance and helped to…
24-25 Parking fees, reservations, and updates

Reservations, and fees, and laws, oh my! The Wasatch has no doubt experienced growing pains that have left agencies and businesses grasping for ways to…
UDOT BCC Environmental Study Comment

Public comments are due 12/13 for the UDOT Environmental Study focused on Big Cottonwood Canyon to address wintertime congestion. Specifically, the study will address: • Enhanced busses…
New Forest Service Fees

Updated 11/26/2025: Heads up, backcountry users! Starting December 1st, 2024, the U.S. Forest Service will require Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) fees at two popular backcountry…
WBA Advocates in DC

Recently, WBA joined a crew of Outdoor Alliance staff, partners, and supporters to meet with lawmakers in D.C. to advocate for the EXPLORE Act, Forest Service…
About our position regarding RACS on Superior

Recently the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance reported on – after meeting with UDOT – the planned installation of 16 Wyssen Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) on…