Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to remove two chairlifts (Little Nell Chairlift, on private property and Bell Mountain Chairlift, partially on USFS property) and replace with one chairlift at Aspen Mountain.
Location
Base of Aspen Mtn Ski Area to Top of Bell Mountain. Range 84W, Township 10S, Sections 18 and 19, 6th PM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/11/2025
2
Comment Period
07/11/2025
3
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Aspen Mountain Nell Bell Chairlift CE | Decision Signed Date: 03/19/2026 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Aspen Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |