Taos Ski Valley Via Ferrata Project
Carson National Forest proposes to amend TSV's special use permit to construct 3 via ferrata climbing areas in the Kachina Bowl. This would include 0.7 mile of trail, an aerial walkway, and drilling into rock to attach steel cable, rungs, and pegs.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Via ferrata pods would be located within the Kachina bowl at the top of Lift 4, within the special use permit area of Taos Ski Valley.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/17/2018 |
| Decision | 08/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Questa Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Taos Ski Valley Via Ferrata Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2019
Forests:
Carson National Forest
Districts:
Questa Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Taos
Legal Land Description:
SE 1/4 of section 16 and NE 1/4 of section 21, T 27N, R 14E, NMPM
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Adam LaDell
P.O. Box 110
Questa, NM 87556
575-586-7304
comments-southwestern-carson-questa@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/23/2019