Environmental Assessment Completed

Irwin Snowcat Skiing

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

The proposal is to provide guided snowcat skiing and summer hiking/peak climbing in the Scarps Ridge/Lake Irwin area (about 10 miles west of Crested Butte).

Location

Approximately 7 miles northwest of Crested Butte above Lake Irwin

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/30/2009
2
Comment Period
04/30/2009
3
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations
Irwin Backcountry Guides ProposalDecision Signed Date: 09/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 09/24/2009
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S, R87W, Sections 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35 and 36.
Recreation managementSpecial use management