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The Uptrack Podcast

Launched in 2021, The Uptrack began as a digital roundtable focused on exploring transportation solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon and unpacking the complex questions surrounding UDOT’s EIS proposals.

Years later, we’re still deeply engaged in transportation discussions, but our conversations have expanded. The Uptrack now dives into a wide range of topics shaping the future of backcountry terrain and access in the Central Wasatch.

We don’t publish on a set schedule. Instead, we release episodes when big, complicated issues arise—topics that deserve a deep dive and that the public should understand.

Have an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you! Shoot us an email.

Latest episode

The Town of Brighton is considering a new ordinance that would shape the future of ski resort development in upper Big Cottonwood Canyon. The proposal defines what qualifies as a “Ski Resort” versus “Ski Resort Support Facilities” and formally maps “Ski Resort Boundaries,” which are key steps toward aligning the town code with its General Plan, which emphasizes sustainable growth, open space, and recreation opportunities.

These updates could directly impact Solitude’s proposed parking lot on Old Stage Road and influence any future development on Solitude-owned land in Silver Fork and Guardsman Pass.

In this episode, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance sits down with Save Our Canyons and Winter Wildlands Alliance to unpack what Ordinance OAM2025-001431 could mean for the future of the Wasatch, from protecting backcountry access to ensuring responsible planning that honors the unique character of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

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Featured Episode

Join us for a hypothetical ski day riding the new LCC Gondola! John Adams explains how details from the proposed gondola would play out in reality.

John helps analyze The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) in a digestible format in his short story, “My Experience Riding the Little Cottonwood Gondola.” Be sure to read the full story here.  

This is part of a podcast mini-series debunking common misconceptions about UDOT’s proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Learn more and stay tuned for future episodes about the history and lawsuits filed against this project, as well as shortcomings in reliability, demand, equitability, and sustainability. 

Gondola-Free LCC

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