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Snowbird, UT, General Manager Speaks Out in Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

Dave Fields, the general manager of Snowbird, UT, has penned an open letter in the Salt Lake Tribune supporting the controversial gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon that recently got the green light from UDOT. Fields says, “A gondola is the right choice,” and he is “excited by the process outlined by UDOT.” Related: It’s Official: Little Cottonwood Canyon is Getting […]
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Cost of Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Continues to Rise

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Last Wednesday, July 12, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced they would be moving forward with building a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon in an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion in the canyon. Last August, UDOT recognized a gondola as the best solution among a few options, the runner-up being improved bus systems, for alleviating traffic in the canyon. […]
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Black Diamond Speaks Out Against UDOT-Approved Little Cottonwood, UT, Gondola: “We Are Incredibly Disappointed”

After months of waiting, the Utah public finally received its answer: Little Cottonwood Canyon is getting a gondola to help curb traffic issues. Black Diamond, along with other Salt Lake City-based companies and conservancy groups such as the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, has publically declared its objection to the controversial plan that was approved yesterday by The Utah Department of Transportation after months of […]
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Talks Begin For Connector Lift Between Smugglers Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT

Smugglers Notch Resort is an independently owned mountain located north of Vail-owned Stowe Mountain Resort. A path on the top of Sterling Mountain spans approximately 2,600 feet and separates the top of the Sterling lift on Smugg’s side and the top of Sensation Quad on Stowes’ Spruce Peak. Off this walkable path are the ‘Birthday Bowls’ which have endless amounts […]
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Queenstown, NZ, Skyline Gondola to Undergo Significant Expansion

This article was written by contributing author Ciaran Coughlin The Skyline Gondola is a major attraction in Queenstown, New Zealand, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lake. As part of the Project Skyline development project, the gondola is set to undergo a significant expansion. Led by Skyline Enterprises, the expansion will include the upgrade of the gondola […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Launches the Base to Base Gondola With Grand Opening Celebration 

After kicking off the winter season earlier this month, Palisades Tahoe is slated to debut the long-awaited Base to Base Gondola in mid-December with a full day of festivities to ring in a new era at the resort. The Base to Base Gondola Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 17, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special performances, […]
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How Much Will it Really Cost to Ride the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola?

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Earlier this summer when the Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) officially recommended a gondola to fix the traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon they left out one vital piece of information: what it would cost to ride the gondola.  The answer to this question is up for speculation and involves a lot of moving parts. However, applying some known facts and […]
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Utah Governor Speaks Out in Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

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In a news conference yesterday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke out in support of The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) favored solution to the transportation crisis affecting the Little Cottonwood Canyon—the controversial gondola. Cox claimed that whatever solution is implemented will cost a large amount of money—the gondola is expected to cost at least $500 million—and he is in favor […]
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Deadline for Public Comments on Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola is Today

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The deadline for comments on the Little Cottonwood Canyon Final environmental impact statement (EIS) is today, Monday, October 17th. Anybody wishing to comment must do so by 11:59 pm mountain time tonight.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@udotcottonwoods) The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has been working on a solution to the […]
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UDOT Plans Toll Road in Both Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons Along With Gondola Project

On August 31, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) declared the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola as its official selection to ease the canyon’s wintertime traffic issues that often leave vehicles gridlocked for hours at a time. But that’s not all it’s planning. Related: Utah DOT Officially Recommends Gondola to Fix Traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon Working with the Central […]
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Utah DOT Officially Recommends Gondola to Fix Traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon

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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has been working on a solution to the traffic that plagues Little Cottonwood Canyon for some time now. On August 31, they officially announced they prefer a gondola as the top choice to achieve that goal, saying the gondola meets the “need and provides the highest travel reliability for the public.” The recommendation came after […]
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Grouse Mountain, BC, Announces Installation of New State-of-the-Art Gondola to Replace Aging Blue Skyride

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Grouse Mountain, BC, is excited to announce the installation of a new lift commencing on Friday, September 9th. The state-of-the-art gondola will replace the aging Blue Skyride and will mark the start of a new chapter for the iconic Vancouver landmark leading up to its centennial in 2026. “We are thrilled to be embarking on this transformational project as we […]
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s New Gondola Begins 8-Week Journey to Juneau, AK

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Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, is excited to announce the Pulse Gondola is officially in transit. General Manager Dave Scanlan has been busy in Austria overseeing the loading of Eaglecrest’s new gondola. The packing and shipping process was broken down into two weeks of work. Each week consisted of loading 10-11 containers. Related: Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, to Sell Chairs From Recently Retired Red Chair & Creekside Gondola

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Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired chairs and gondola cabins to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Epic Promise Foundation. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts For $500 per chair or $900 per gondola, you can own a piece of Whistler Blackcomb […]
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