Nell Bell Chairlift Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Base of Aspen Mtn Ski Area to Top of Bell Mountain. Range 84W, Township 10S, Sections 18 and 19, 6th PM
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
West Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Aspen Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Pitkin
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jessica Moot
620 Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-274-7096
jessica.moot@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/25/2025