Decision Memo Completed

Albion Lift Removal

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Alta Ski Area proposes to remove the Albion Chairlift. The Albion lift is a fixed grip, center pole chairlift that was installed in 1976. It is rarely operated and maintained only to provide capacity if the Sunnyside lift breaks down.

Location

The Albion lift is on the norther portion of Alta Ski Area within resort's special use permit boundary. Located up Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
Albion Lift RemovalDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2022
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management