The White River National Forest (WRNF) is soliciting public comments on a proposal from Aspen Skiing
Company (ASC) to authorize the removal of the existing Little Nell and Bell Mountain chairlifts and the
installation of the new Nell Bell chairlift at Aspen Mountain. The proposed project would partially occur
on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the existing Aspen Mountain Special Use Permit (SUP).
The proposed project was identified in the accepted 2025 Aspen Mountain Master Development Plan
(MDP) Amendment and is consistent with the goal of the Aspen Mountain 2018 MDP to continue to
enhance the character of the mountain terrain by improving skier flow, chairlift planning, and access to
terrain.
Public comment period runs from July 11, 2025 to approximately August 11, 2025.
Electronically submitted comments can be submitted online at:
Written comments can be submitted via mail or in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., excluding holidays) to: Kevin Warner, District Ranger, Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, 50 Weant
Blvd, Unit A Carbondale, CO 81623. Persons commenting should include: (1) name, address, telephone
number, and organization represented, if any; (2) title of the project of concern (Aspen Mountain Nell
Bell Chairlift CE); and (3) specific facts, concerns, or issues, and supporting reasons why they should be
considered. Names and contact information submitted with comments will become part of the public
record and may be released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Your comments are requested through 8/9/2025 11:59:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time).
The form below can be used to submit your comments to the responsible project official.
National Forests have the option to post comments for public viewing on this web site via a public reading room. Active reading rooms allow the public to read or download your letter, including your contact information. If this project has an active reading room, a link labeled “Public Comment Reading Room” will appear on the main project page. The agency may withhold letters containing proprietary information, sensitive cultural or habitat locations, profanity, etc. All letters, including those not posted, will be considered and included as part of the project record.
