Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Snowmass 2023 CE Projects

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

Aspen Skiing Company proposes to construct the Blue Grouse Ski Trail Connector and Vapor to Squeezy Bike Trail Connector, reroute the Summit Hiking Trail, and replace and realign the Cirque and Coneygame lifts.

Location

Within Aspen Skiing Company's existing special use permit area at Snowmass

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Aspen Snowmass 2023 CE ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management