Decision Memo Completed

Bald Mountain Outfitted Backcountry Skiing Proposal

Sawtooth National Forest Blaine, Idaho Ketchum Ranger District

Proposal for one year (temporary) outfitter & guide special-use permits to be issued to Sun Valley Trekking, Sawtooth Mountain Guides, and Sun Valley Helicopter Ski Guides authorizing them to guide clients on Bald Mountain both in- and out-of-bounds.

Location

Bald Mountain Ski Area in- and out-of-bounds

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/16/2011
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bald Mountain Outfitted Backcountry Skiing ProposalDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2012
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsKetchum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R17E, Sec 14, 15, 20-23, 26-29, 31-35; T4N, R16E, Sec 36; T3N, R16E, Sec 1, 12; T3N, R17E, Sec 3-10, 15, 16
Special use management