Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Skiing Company Communication Projects 2025

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

Installation of 11 Cellular Towers at 10 sites on National Forest lands at Aspen Skiing Company Resorts; Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Snowmass. Including associated utilities (power, fiber optics) for each site.

Location

Various locations, all within the Special Use Permit Area for Aspen Skiing Company Resorts; Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/07/2024
2
Comment Period
08/07/2024
3
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2025 (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 Skiing Company Communication Projects 2025Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2025
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionRange 85w, Township 10s Sections 9, 10,12,13, 15, 22, 23,27
Special use management