Ikon, Epic ski passes may be working too well. They make already-bad traffic in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons even worse.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The ski slopes draw a steady stream to Big Cottonwood Canyon during a recent weekend morning.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.