Snowbird expansion in Mineral Basin

[cruiseroutfit]

...i guess my questions from here is what are the possible outcomes from this point forward?

There are a lot of balls in the air. The BOA could deny, they could approve and it be legally challenged. Their building permit could get tied up in litigation surrounding the water. They could be forced to allow historic access through their property. It's a very fluid situation as we have to fight for information.

 

[Kevin B.]

From the PPAFC Facebook site, in case anyone isn't following:

Snowbird is asking for their season pass holders to email a letter of support in favor of their plans to aggressively expand into American Fork Canyon. Their current plans include extending the lift lower in Mineral Basin, two new lifts, zip lines, warming huts, etc in Mary Ellen Gulch and development on property near Tibble Fork Reservoir, yet to be divulged. Let's let Bryce (brycea@utahcounty.gov), the Utah County Commissioners and the Board of Adjustments members know how we feel about the expansion and subsequent loss of historic access.
You can find links for the Commissioners and BOA members here:
jim_dain@byu.edu
groberts@stewart.com
samotterstrom@gmail.com
kelly@unitere.com
gwduval@comcast.net
samotterstrom@gmail.com

http://americanforkcanyon.com/…/utah-county-commissioners-…/
Please take a minute to offer your important opinion on this matter ASAP!

https://www.facebook.com/ProtectAmericanForkCanyon/posts/1684105811875130?

There's another Board of Adjustments meeting this Thursday.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

As my good friends at Team 5 say... "In order to be involved, you must first show up" and in this case, the best way to show up is to write a quick email to the BOA at the above links asking the BOA to deny this permit as it is unsafe and irresponsible to allow a ski run over the top of county roads and historic right-of-ways!

 

[sixstringsteve]

Letter sent. Thanks for all you guys are doing on the team. That summary was really well organized, and helped me better educate myself on the issues.

 

[Stephen]

Who all is planning on being at the meeting on Thursday night?

 

[mbryson]

Who all is planning on being at the meeting on Thursday night?

I wont make the Thurs meeting but made it down tonight for the Am Fork meeting. Basically all about water quality, heavy metals and aquifer stuff

 

[jeeper]

Meeting update from last night? Protect AF said on Instagram that they 'had a bomb to drop'.. Hoping it went well

 

[sixstringsteve]

I had hoped to be there, but a meeting from work went late and I couldn't make it.

 

[TRD270]

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=38403281&ni...r-canyon-transportation-options&s_cid=queue-9

Oi, another way they are trying to convince people moving into AF is a good idea.

 

[Unimog]

Another relevant article: Snowbird makes plans to build ski lifts into American Fork Canyon

 

[Johnny Quest]

It's over.

 

[johngottfredson]

Screw utah county board of adjustments. It was abundantly clear that this was against the will of utah county residents. I live in Highland, and feel completely betrayed. I'm pissed.

 

[moab_cj5]

Why is it over?


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[moab_cj5]

Never mind. Snowbird gets approval to expand into American Fork Canyon
https://ksl.com/?sid=39247554


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[sawtooth4x4]

gay. Well there was only one reason to go to utah county, now i have none. guess i'll go up to Idaho or Wyoming to play from now on.

 

[Kevin B.]

It's not over. There are several cards still in play - folks are trying to get the EPA to look into the hazardous waste issue, trying to get the AG to look into the bribery, and then there's the question of lawsuits to force the County to reverse their decision. It's a blow, but it's not over.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Dangit.

 

[Greg]

Anyone have a link or info on how you can lease land up AF Canyon? I know several others have done it, want to share it.

 

[mbryson]

It's not over. There are several cards still in play - folks are trying to get the EPA to look into the hazardous waste issue, trying to get the AG to look into the bribery, and then there's the question of lawsuits to force the County to reverse their decision. It's a blow, but it's not over.

That really could backfire but I do realize that's what people are wanting.

 

[Kevin B.]

Anyone have a link or info on how you can lease land up AF Canyon? I know several others have done it, want to share it.

Talking about this? http://americanforkcanyonalliance.org/. I haven't done it yet, I need to get off my butt and do it.