Ski Utah announced Tuesday it has chosen two of three locations for lifts that would be lynchpins in the plan to connect ski areas on different sides of the mountain. A third will be chosen later.

There is still no timeline for a project that is likely years away from coming to fruition.

The project, which officials committed to in April after decades of discussion, is expected to cost up to $30 million and be paid for by the resorts.

The plan is opposed by backcountry skiers and wilderness advocates who say more buildup will damage pristine areas used by outdoor enthusiasts.