Environmental Assessment Completed

Snowmass Ski Trail Enhancements and High Alpine Chairlift Replacement

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

Snowmass Mtn proposes construction of a Skill Level 3 Trail; construction of the Elk Camp Bypass; installation of snowmaking infrastructure; creation of gladed terrain in six distinct pods; and replacement/realignment of the High Alpine Chairlift.

Location

Snowmass Ski Area Special Use Permit; Town of Snowmass Village; Pitkin County, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2014
2
Comment Period
12/17/2014
3
Objection Period Start
02/25/2015
4
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Snowmass Final Decision Notice and FONSIDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2015
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management