TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF), Jackson Ranger District’s Final Environmental Assessment has approved three new construction projects at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR).
BTNF reported no significant impact for the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Recreation Enhancements 2023 Project.
The projects approved include items such as a lift replacement; ski run, traverse and terrain park modifications; construction and modification of visitor-service facilities; development of new summer recreation opportunities; fuels reduction; avalanche control infrastructure; and utilities. District Ranger Todd Stiles has decided to approve these projects proposed by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and to allow implementation over the next six years.
According to BTNF, of the 35 projects originally proposed, two projects including Alta Chutes and North Hoback Woods were not carried forward in the analysis and one project was added for additional analysis of the Corbet’s Cabin utility line.
The objection period will run for 45 days after the publication of the legal notice announcing this draft decision and is open through Feb. 26, 2024.
Objections must be postmarked (if sent via postal mail), faxed or submitted electronically via the project webpage here. Mailed objections can be sent to Objection Reviewing Officer, JHMR Recreation Enhancements Project – 2023, Forest Service Intermountain Regional Office, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84401. Objections can be faxed to 801-625-5365.
The Final Environmental Assessment and Draft can be seen here.
