Decision Memo Completed

Valley View Ajax, LLC Winter Over-the-Snow Access

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

Issuance of an authorization to make motorized over-the-snow travel for residential purposes within an area closed to winter motorized use except by permit per the 2011 Travel Management Decision

Location

This project occurs primarily within the areas commonly referred to as McFarlane Gulch/ Loushin's on Richmond Ridge, Aspen Mountain on groomed and maintained routes of Aspen Mountain Powder Tours.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/10/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (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
Valley View Ajax, LLC Winter Over-the-Snow AccessDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management