Decision Memo Completed

Sunlight Primo Chairlift Replacement 2025

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

Sunlight Mountain Resort is proposing to replace the existing Primo double chairlift built in 1966. They would like to replace the double fixed grip chairlift with a Poma Alpha fixed grip quad chairlift and associated utilities.

Location

The Primo Chairlift, located on Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/17/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
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
Sunlight Primo Chairlift Replacement 2025Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2025
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPM6, Range 89W, Township 7S, Section 33 PM6, Range 89W, Township 8S, Section 4
Special use management