Crested Butte: Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released
This Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) has been prepared to analyze and disclose the estimated environmental effects of projects proposed at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR). CBMR is located on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest (GMUG) in Gunnison County, Colorado, and operates in accordance with the terms and conditions of a special use permit (SUP) that is administered by the United States Forest Service.
The Proposed Action includes the following elements:
- expansion of the SUP boundary by approximately 500 acres to encompass the Teo Drainage area; installation of two new chairlifts (Teo Park chairlift and Teo Drainage chairlift), and
- replacement and realignment of one existing chairlift (North Face chairlift);
- development of additional ski terrain, including developed ski trails and glades, in the Teo Park and Teo Drainage areas;
- expansion of ski patrol operations and construction of a ski patrol/warming building; terrain access improvements in areas of existing terrain;
- installation of 32 acres of new snowmaking coverage; and construction of approximately 15 miles of additional mountain biking trails.
