Decision Memo Completed

Snowmass Winter Evening Activities Project

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Aspen Ranger District

Proposed action is to approve temporary nightime winter activities at the Elk Camp lodge. It also proposes new activities and infrastructure including a 500' long tubing area and surface lift, 15 permanent lighting towers, and snowcat tours.

Location

Project Location is in the Elk Camp pod of Snowmass Ski area near the Elk Camp restaurant. See the project Map for more detail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Snowmass Ski Area Winter Evening Activities ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management