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The Uptrack Podcast
WBA launched The Uptrack in 2021 as a digital roundtable discussion about transportation solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon with hopes of answering important questions associated with the UDOT EIS proposals.
Years later, we are still deeply involved in discussions around transportation in the Cottonwoods. In addition to transportation issues, we cover a wide range of topics impacting our local backcountry terrain and access.
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Latest episode
Cardiff is a unique mix of public Forest Service lands, Salt Lake Public Utility lands, private properties, and old mining claims.
From 2012-2022, a group of landowners had motorized access via a Forest Service Special Use Permit, which also allowed public access across their private parcels on the road up the drainage. Since the permit expired in 2022, both motorized and public access have been limited.
This year, WBA has been working with stakeholders to reinstate reciprocal access. However, significant changes are unlikely this season.
Get the full scoop in our latest podcast.
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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.
Want to support this podcast and Wasatch Backcountry Alliance’s mission? Donate or contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.