Decision Memo Completed

2025 Vail Ski Area Improvements

White River National Forest Eagle, Colorado East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

Upgrade Chair 15 to detachable quad. Upgrade Chair 21 to detachable 6-person lift. Re-align Mile Bypass road. Remove unused summer infrastructure at Eagle's Nest. Remove lift #24, and grading between Two Elk Restaurant and the top of Chair 21

Location

Project activities are located within the Vail Ski Resort Permit boundary, adjacent to Vail, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/21/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (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
2025 Vail Ski Area ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 09/26/2025
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management