Decision Memo In Progress

White Pass Ski Area - Chairlift 4 Replacement Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Lewis; Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

White Pass proposes to replace the existing double chairlift with a new quad chairlift. The new lift would be installed in the same alignment as the current lift, with the same bottom and top terminal locations.

Location

Approximately 55 miles west of Yakima, WA and 20 miles east of Packwood, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2025
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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 ActivityFacility Maintenance
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management