A 1,700-foot new trail is proposed, with a width varying between 50 and 200 feet. Widening of existing trails is also proposed, as well as installation of 3,000 feet of snowmaking infrastructure. Total ground disturbance would not exceed 4.9 acres.
Location
All activities would occur within the Special Use Permit boundary of Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. The new trail and snowmaking infrastructure would extend from Howdy Trail to Lower Bambi Trail.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/18/2015
2
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Decision Memo - Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort 2015 Trail Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2015 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Camino Real Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 22N, R. 13E, section 10, NMPM |