Decision Memo Completed

Copper Mountain Resort Timberline Express Chairlift Replacement and Mountain Bike Trail Construction

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Copper Mountain Resort proposes replacing the Timberline Express Chairlift and upgrading associated lift infrastructure. The project also includes constructing a downhill mountain bike park trail system accessed from the Woodward Express lift.

Location

Copper Mountain Resort, Summit County CO, SW intersection of I-70 and Hwy 91

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/20/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Copper Mountain Resort Timberline Express Chairlift Replacement and Mountain Bike Trail ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management