Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Highlands Snowmaking 2024

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

Aspen Skiing Company proposes to install approximately 3,600 feet of snowmaking pipe on Prospector ski trail and 3,000 feet of snowmaking pipe on Riverside ski trail. Collectively, the proposed snowmaking project would provide approx. 16.9 acres.

Location

Prospector ski trail and Riverside ski trail, near the Exhibition Chair Lift at Aspen Highlands Ski Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/23/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Aspen Highlands Snowmaking 2024Decision Signed Date: 09/03/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management