A gondola from Big Cottonwood to PC is still on the table. Provide your feedback by October 18th

Many readers likely remember the Mountain Accord. It was a multi-faceted process that touched everything from watershed to transportation in the Wasatch Mountains. It drew members from almost every group imaginable including the legislature, local governments, outdoor groups, and ski resorts. It also drew ire from many Parkites about a proposed gondola between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City.

Proponents said that it would reduce traffic coming into Park City since visitors wouldn’t need to drive up I-80 to get to our resorts. Opponents said it would hurt Park City economically because people wouldn’t stay and dine here. There were also concerns over environmental impacts.

The Mountain Accord process was put to bed, with few actual agreements in 2015. Out of it, however, came the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC). It essentially is doing many of the same things as the Mountain Accord — without the baggage attached. The Mountain Accord was famously non-transparent and settled a lawsuit accusing it of violating Open Meeting Laws.

Recently the CWC published a draft document