Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Shadow Mountain (Lift 1A) Replacement/Realignment Project

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

This project is to improve the reliability and safety of Aspen Mountain's Lift 1A in order to meet guest standards and enhance the recreation experience by replacing and realigning the outdated fixed-grip, double chairlift installed in 1972.

Location

The bottom terminal would be adjacent to the existing terminal and the top terminal would be approx. 200 ft SW of the existing terminal adjacent to the Ruthie's Restaurant (see map for alignment).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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
Aspen Shadow Mountain (Lift 1A) Replacement/Realignment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2015
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management