Recreation - Purgatory Resort Ice Creek Pod Project
Constructing new quad ski lift and four new ski runs. Rerouting of snowmobile access trail. Would require 2.5 acres of ground disturbance and 25.9 acres of tree removal.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project area is in East Fork Hermosa Creek watershed, on back side of Purgatory Resort, within existing SUP area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/04/2020 |
| Comment Period | 03/12/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/27/2021 |
| Decision | 03/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Facility Management; Special Use Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Recreation - Purgatory Resort Ice Creek Pod Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/15/2022
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
La Plata
Legal Land Description:
NW1/4 of SE1/4 of T39N, R9W, New Mexico Baseline.
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Noel Ludwig
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
303-275-5164
noel.ludwig@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/6/2023