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[Jully]

The more time we have to think about this, I'm becoming hard-pressed to think anything is an actual "solution" other than a gondy. The SLC population aint gonna' be shrinking.

A boondoggle of a Zermatt style train, but that isn't happening either.

 

[thetrailboss]

A boondoggle of a Zermatt style train, but that isn't happening either.

It's too bad that they did not pursue it decades ago. Now I think that development is just too far along to make such a big change. There is no space left for large parking facilities at the mouth of the Canyon. Granted there are apparently plans for a parking area at the gravel pit area at the mouth of BCC but they would need more parking for both canyons.

 

[Kingslug20]

They are now going to try to fix a problem that has gotten a bit out of hand. And a lot more expensive to fix. Considering the predicament we are in for supplies to build anything.

 

[x10003q]

It's too bad that they did not pursue it decades ago. Now I think that development is just too far along to make such a big change. There is no space left for large parking facilities at the mouth of the Canyon. Granted there are apparently plans for a parking area at the gravel pit area at the mouth of BCC but they would need more parking for both canyons.

It was 'too expensive', just like now.

 

[Kingslug20]

Its now...way more expensive..as opposed to just too expensive.

 

[thetrailboss]

Its now...way more expensive..as opposed to just too expensive.

Right.

 

[jimmywilson69]

The gondola system is what should be built but the NIMBYS most of which are transplants will raise too much hell because they are OG.

Build a lift system and have a European style lift network. What's so hard about that...

 

[Kingslug20]

Its funny..when you go to Europe and see the lift systems they have there..you think your on another planet compared to ours.

 

[thetrailboss]

Completely predictable

Carl Fisher: Cottonwood Canyon gondola would be an expensive boondoggle

Carl Fisher writes that a Cottonwood Canyon gondola would be an expensive gift to wealthy landowners and tourists.

www.sltrib.com

 

[ss20]

25 minute ride up took 40 minutes this AM with 4". Ride home took 50 minutes with 14" total in past 12 hours.

Apparently when the ride home sucks people just hang out at the bars and drink...sounds like a plan to me!!

 

[thetrailboss]

25 minute ride up took 40 minutes this AM with 4". Ride home took 50 minutes with 14" total in past 12 hours.

Apparently when the ride home sucks people just hang out at the bars and drink...sounds like a plan to me!!

Yeah, sounds like the red snake was alive and well.

 

[ss20]

Yeah, sounds like the red snake was alive and well.

It wasn't bad. Parking lots at Alta were maybe 60% full. Wildcat, Sugarloaf, and Collins were a 0-10 chair wait all day save for the start.

 

[x10003q]

Completely predictable

Carl Fisher: Cottonwood Canyon gondola would be an expensive boondoggle

Carl Fisher writes that a Cottonwood Canyon gondola would be an expensive gift to wealthy landowners and tourists.

www.sltrib.com

Somebody needs to cut Carl Fisher a check - pronto!

 

[ss20]

50 minutes up and 30 minutes down today. Heavy snow on the way up, storm total 2ft+. The effect of ridges and snow production is insane. There was 3 feet+ in the bowl below the Wildcat unload. Honestly my first time skiing bottomless powder and the first time being unable to see because of entering "the white room"...and it's only going to get better!!!

Tomorrow is dry roads but it'll be the first busy Saturday of the season with tons of new snow and parking reservations not yet in effect.

 

[ThatGuy]

50 minutes up and 30 minutes down today. Heavy snow on the way up, storm total 2ft+. The effect of ridges and snow production is insane. There was 3 feet+ in the bowl below the Wildcat unload. Honestly my first time skiing bottomless powder and the first time being unable to see because of entering "the white room"...and it's only going to get better!!!

Tomorrow is dry roads but it'll be the first busy Saturday of the season with tons of new snow and parking reservations not yet in effect.

Sounds like Utah delivered

 

[ss20]

Sounds like Utah delivered

Yep! 28" in the last 48 hours! Another foot+ coming Tuesday/Wednesday.

Avalanche danger is considerable though as it was all on very old snowpack. On the bright side, there was almost zero snow on the peaks along the canyon road before this storm so there should be no need to close the road for control work for a while (I theorize... @thetrailboss )

 

[thetrailboss]

Yep! 28" in the last 48 hours! Another foot+ coming Tuesday/Wednesday.

Avalanche danger is considerable though as it was all on very old snowpack. On the bright side, there was almost zero snow on the peaks along the canyon road before this storm so there should be no need to close the road for control work for a while (I theorize... @thetrailboss )

Hopefully no control work needed.

Today was nice.

 

[raisingarizona]

The gondola system is what should be built but the NIMBYS most of which are transplants will raise too much hell because they are OG.

Build a lift system and have a European style lift network. What's so hard about that...

What's so hard about that? 1.This isn't Europe. 2.The Sierra Club.

 

[Kingslug20]

My ski club is going to snowburd the 15th..they were worried about the no snow condition..guess thats solved...bummed i cant go.

 

[Shredmonkey254]

50 minutes up and 30 minutes down today. Heavy snow on the way up, storm total 2ft+. The effect of ridges and snow production is insane. There was 3 feet+ in the bowl below the Wildcat unload. Honestly my first time skiing bottomless powder and the first time being unable to see because of entering "the white room"...and it's only going to get better!!!

Tomorrow is dry roads but it'll be the first busy Saturday of the season with tons of new snow and parking reservations not yet in effect.

Just wondering if you’re using chains, snows or all seasons? Sounds worth it however you’re getting up the hill!