Decision Memo Completed

Whitefish Mountain Resort Terrain Modifications

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Tally Lake Ranger District

The proposed action is to authorize minor modifications of ski runs in five locations to improve skier experience by reducing grade reversals and to improve safety by increasing visibility and decreasing congestion and speed differences.

Location

Whitefish Mountain Resort: #1- Upper Momentum; #2- Russ's Street at One Grand Parade; #3- Inside Road at Big Creek; #4- North Fork at Forest Road 1696; #5- Big Creek at Forest Road 1696.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/26/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Whitefish Mountain Resort Terrain ModificationsDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2018
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsTally Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT32N, R22W, PB-Sections 53 and 58; and T32N, R21W, PB-Sections 45, 46, SN 30, and 31.
Recreation management