Decision Memo Completed

Couloir Adventures LLC- Temporary Outfitter and Guiding Permit

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Kittitas, Washington Cle Elum Ranger District

This proposal would issue a temporary outfitter and guiding permit for backcountry ski trips and avalanche education courses for 200 service days. Activities can be 1-5 days in length. Access to the area can be on ski's and via snowmobiles.

Location

Activities would occur on the groomed route on FSR 9737. Activities will be in the Bean, Beverly and North Fork Teanaway Drainages outside of the Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (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
Decision Decided Date10/18/2018
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsCle Elum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22N, R16E
Special use management