Powder Mountain has long been a publicly accessible, world-class ski destination, offering outdoor recreation opportunities to locals, visitors, and future generations. However, recent zoning changes have already stripped away 2,000 acres of skiable terrain that was once open to the public, and further privatization threatens to make the entire mountain exclusive to a limited group of members.
With this latest rezoning, we risk losing access to the Sunrise Lift, and over time, the mountain could become fully private, shutting out the community that has cherished it for decades.
Why This is Wrong
1. Fails to Meet the Intent of Resort Recreation (RR) Zoning
RR zoning was designed to increase public recreational opportunities and support tourism revenue in Cache County.
Privatizing Powder Mountain directly contradicts this intent by reducing public access instead of expanding it.
2. No Public Benefit, Only Private Gain
Cache County’s lack of zoning protections allows for gradual privatization without safeguards to preserve public access.
This decision does not enhance tourism revenue or benefit local businesses—it only serves the interests of a select few.
3. Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Future Privatization at Ski Resorts Nationally
Powder Mountain is a test case. If this rezoning is approved, it could encourage similar privatization efforts at ski resorts across the country.
Everyone is watching. This decision will send a signal about whether public access to recreation areas can be sold off for private gain.
What We Demand
We call on Cache County to:
Ensuring the Master Plan explicitly solidifies public access to both the underlying ski area and lift infrastructure—including all existing skiable terrain, lifts, and backcountry areas. Public access must be clearly defined, not left open to interpretation.
Establishing clear definitions for public access that include caps on pricing, ideally indexed to inflation, to prevent exclusion through exorbitant costs. We don't need $100,000 per year lift tickets.
Enact stronger protections to prevent further privatization of Powder Mountain over time.
We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the privatization of Powder Mountain Resort and urge Cache County to reject the proposed rezoning that facilitates the gradual loss of public access to this beloved recreational area.
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Help us protect Powder Mountain before it’s too late!
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