The Forest Service said in a statement that the future plans had “no significant impact” on the area and wildlife. The decision comes after a two-year process that included a project scoping phase, an environmental assessment and public comments.
Included in the newly-approved additions is 86 more acres of snowmaking, primarily on the middle to upper reaches of Buttermilk; a 9.1 acre feet snowmaking reservoir; a Nordic ski
jumping venue near the bottom of Tiehack with a 65 meter jump, a 35 meter jump and a 15 meter jump, plus a 900-foot surface tow ski lift to access the jumps; approval for expanded horseback riding during the summer months; and a 3,000 square foot lift maintenance facility near the Cliffhouse restaurant. photo from Aspen Daily News“Overall the decision will improve the guest experience at Buttermilk for the public visiting from near and far; provide a great training ground for Nordic athletes in the Roaring Fork Valley and western slope of Colorado; and increase the operational efficiencies of the ski area through the construction of a lift maintenance building and the development of snowmaking storage,” Fitzwilliams wrote in the decision, which was issued March 5.
Aspen Snowmass Ski Co. has no immediate plans to implement any of these approved items.
If you would like more information see the article in the Aspen Daily News.
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