Arapahoe Basin Via Ferrata 2024
A Basin is proposing a new via ferrata route. The resort currently has a challenging via ferrata route on the upper East Wall rock face. The second route will be a shorter and less exposed route on a lower zone of the East Wall.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, East Gully Cliffs on the Lower East Wall. Visitors access is by riding the Black Mountain Express chairlift and then hiking 0.4 miles on trail to the southwest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/16/2024 |
| Decision | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (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:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Arapahoe Basin Via Ferrata 2024
Decision Signed Date: 11/06/2024
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Strehle
680 Blue River Parkway
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970 401 0863
sarah.strehle@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/18/2024