SANDY, Utah — Skiers, snowboarders and anyone else who ventured up Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday was stranded for some time after the highway was closed for avalanche mitigation.

it has allowed him to bypass the traction checks being carried out by police officers and sheriff’s deputies at the mouth of both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon. When officers aren’t ...

One person was killed in an avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday. Around noon, an avalanche was reported in the Davenport area. It is unknown what triggered the avalanche, but it was ...

As snow continues to pile up in the Utah mountains, Little Cottonwood Canyon became a focal point of concern this past Saturday as avalanche risks prompted officials to intervene for public safety.

Little Cottonwood Canyon is the gem of the Central Wasatch, and as ski season moves into full swing here, we feel compelled to share our analysis of the costs all Utahns would bear if UDOT proceeds ...

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After decades of using military artillery to manage avalanche risk in Little Cottonwood Canyon, local ski areas are now turning to new remote control devices. Alta Ski Area Communications Manager Lexi ...

Areas included in the backcountry closures are LCC Hellgate Gazex and LCC mid canyon North side. “All terrain north of Little Cottonwood Creek from Gate B to Snowbird Entry four Extends 1,000 meters ...

Snow totals from the weekend storm were not available for Millcreek Canyon, but areas in the nearby Big and Little Cottonwood canyons received over 2 feet of snow as of Sunday evening, per the ...

Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Nov. 22. One person was killed in an avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News ...