Decision Memo Completed

Vail Pass Yurt Placement

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

To provide a winter outpost a far distance from main entry station for the snow rangers in support of the management of the area for; compliance, managing non-motorized and motorized travel and providing information services to users

Location

The yurt site is located on Ptarmigan Pass, on the east side of the road and fence, in the Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2023
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
Vail Pass Yurt PlacementDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management