White River National Forest Seeks Comments On Proposed Improvements At Snowmass

The White River National Forest is seeking public comments on several proposed improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort.

Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to replace the aging Elk Camp and Alpine Springs quad chairlifts with six-person detachable lifts, expand the Elk Camp Restaurant deck, construct a summer activity Kid’s Challenge Course, and redevelop the existing Ullrhof Restaurant. If approved, work is anticipated to begin in summer 2025.

The proposals are included in the 2022 Master Development Plan for Snowmass, which the White River National Forest accepted in January 2023.

“Individual proposals within an accepted master development plan are required to undergo an environmental review as part of our normal approval process,” said Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner. “Public comments are a key part of our environmental review.”

Snowmass Mountain Resort operates on the White River National Forest under a special use permit. The proposed improvements are within their permitted area.

More details about the proposal and information about how to comment is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/whiteriver/?project=66397.