Golden Peak Improvements 2016
The proposal focuses on improving racing/training terrain on Golden Peak at Vail, which is based on concepts included in the 2007 Master Development Plan (MDP) Update and which was site-specifically analyzed in the 2009 Final EIS. Specifically: - 42 acres of additional trails entailing smoothing/grading, vegetation removal, revegetation and draining management is proposed to be constructed - New snowmaking infrastructure is proposed to cover the entire 42 acres of new trails. - Installation of one surface lift is proposed. - Construction of a FIS-sanctioned women's Downhill and men's Super G courses, as well as a mogul course is proposed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Golden Peak. The area encompasses the easternmost boundary along the front side of the Vail ski area's special use administrative boundary.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 03/30/2017 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/06/2018 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/09/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/09/2018 |
| Decision | 03/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Golden Peak Improvements 2016
Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2019
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Eagle
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Max Forgensi
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
1-970-309-4861
mforgensi@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/22/2019