# "Criteria (The Ski Area Environmental Scorecard only considers projects that have been proposed, approved or implemented from 1999 to present, on a progressive basis with 100% points docked for proposals made or still in place, approved, or implemented in the last year (based on calendar year), 80% between one and two years ago, 60% between two and three years ago, 40% between three and four years ago, 20% between four and five years ago.)" Maximum Points Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Score Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Description Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Documentation Aspen Highlands Ski Resort Score Aspen Highlands Ski Resort Description Aspen Highlands Ski Resort Documentation Aspen Mountain Ski Resort Score Aspen Mountain Ski Resort Description Aspen Mountain Ski Resort Documentation Beaver Creek Resort Score Beaver Creek Resort Description Beaver Creek Resort Documentation Breckenridge Ski Resort Score Breckenridge Ski Resort Description Breckenridge Ski Resort Documentation Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort Score Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort Description Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort Documentation Copper Mountain Ski Resort Score Copper Mountain Ski Resort Description Copper Mountain Ski Resort Documentation Crested Butte Mountain Resort Score Crested Butte Mountain Resort Description Crested Butte Mountain Resort Documentation Durango Mountain Resort Score Durango Mountain Resort Description Durango Mountain Resort Documentation Eldora Mountain Resort Score Eldora Mountain Resort Description Eldora Mountain Resort Documentation Keystone Ski Resort Score Keystone Ski Resort Description Keystone Ski Resort Documentation Loveland Ski Area Score Loveland Ski Area Description Loveland Ski Area Documentation Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area Score Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area Description Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area Documentation Powderhorn Resort Score Powderhorn Resort Description Powderhorn Resort Documentation Red River Ski Area Score Red River Ski Area Description Red River Ski Area Documentation Ski Apache Score Ski Apache Description Ski Apache Documentation Ski Santa Fe Score Ski Santa Fe Description Ski Santa Fe Documentation Snowmass Ski Resort Score Snowmass Ski Resort Description Snowmass Ski Resort Documentation Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Score Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Description Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Documentation Taos Ski Valley Score Taos Ski Valley Description Taos Ski Valley Documentation Telluride Ski Resort Score Telluride Ski Resort Description Telluride Ski Resort Documentation Vail Ski Resort Score Vail Ski Resort Description Vail Ski Resort Documentation Winter Park Resort Score Winter Park Resort Description Winter Park Resort Documentation Wolf Creek Ski Area Score Wolf Creek Ski Area Description Wolf Creek Ski Area Documentation zzz Score zzz Description zzz Documentation 1 "Maintaining Ski Terrain Within the Existing Footprint The ski area is not proposing, undertaking, nor has undertaken terrain expansion on currently undisturbed land, on a progressive basis with 100% points docked for proposals made or still in place, approved, or implemented in the last year (based on calendar year), 80% between one and two years ago, 60% between two and three years ago, 40% between three and four years ago, 20% between four and five years ago. The ski area has also not sought National Forest management prescriptions or local zoning for additional terrain expansion outside currently disturbed areas. Zoning requests are worth 25% of acreage values. No expansion:30 points, Up to 50 acres:25 points, 51-100 acres:20 points, 101-150 acres:15 points, 151-200 acres:10 points, 201-300 acres: 5 points, 301+ acres: 0 points" 30 0 July 2006 Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Arapahoe Basin 2006 Improvement Plan proposes to incorporate the 800-acre Montezuma Bowl area into A-Basin's special use permit boundary. The expansion proposes to add 347-acres of lift served skiing in Montezuma Bowl. In addition the 2002 Revised White River Forest Plan incorporated the 475-acre Beavers area into the A-Basin permit boundary for potential future expansion. abasin1.pdf 5 Summer 2002 construction opened an additional 65 acres in the north aspect called the G-Zones. Installation of the new Temerity Lift in 2005 creates an additional 271-acres of lift served ski terrain. New terrain continues to be developed in the Temerity - Steeplechase Area. aspenhighlands1.pdf 25 Letter to White River Forest Supervisor from Aspen Skiing Company mentions expansion plans for area around Loushin Lake. aspenmt1.pdf 0 "Letter to White River National Forest requesting zoning for 1,300 acres of additional terrain including McCoy Park and Mud Springs. Beaver Creek Gondola proposal from 2003 also discusses McCoy Park development plans. 2006 Summer Construction Plan discusses continued planning of McCoy and the top of Chair 12 for expansion. Constructed access routes for the Stone Creek area added 30-40 acres of terrain outside the ski area development boundary. This area was added to the permit boundary in 2002." beavercreek1.pdf 6 "Letter to White River National Forest requesting zoning for over 4,000 additional acres of skiable terrain and Chair 8 expansion proposal for 165 acres of additional skiing terrain. The Chair 8 project was proposed in 1998. The Decision Notice was signed in Sept. 2000 and construction was described as 'substantially developed' by 2003. In October 2004 Breckenridge Resort proposed a new Peak 8 Summit Chairlift. Currently this is a hike-to only area, which accesses Imperial Bowl, the Lake Chutes and the upper reaches of the Cirque. In total, approximately 399 acres of skiable terrain are directly accessible from the proposed chairlift. Areas within the Imperial Bowl will require grooming due to the proposed chairlift expansion." breckenridge1.pdf 25 "While Buttermilk seeks to have a new run between 'Teaser & Jacob's Ladder', this area is already within the developed ski area. Buttermilk seeks continued consideration of a gondola connection to Snowmass." buttermilk1.pdf 20 "New proposed ski terrain that impacts currently undeveloped areas includes Powerline trails 1, 2 and 3, North Cabin Chute, South Copper, Fremont area, Blackjack to Tucker skiway, Copper Bowl Egress and West Bench 1 and 2 involve about 48 acres of logging as stated in the January 2006 Trails and Facilities Improvements Final Environmental Impact Statement. 15-acres of new trails were proposed for construction in summer 2005. Copper Mt. is also investigating the development of skiing in the undisturbed area of Jacque Peak." copper1.pdf 0 "Crested Butte Mountain Resort website (9/15/04) states, 'CBMR has initiated the planning and discussion process for expanding skiing onto nearby Snodgrass Mountain. The expansion could add about 400 acres of intermediate skiing within a few years.' Crested Butte Mountain Resort received approval in 1998 to develop 60 acres of ski trails in the proposed CB-5 area. The Prospect Lift, constructed in 2004, includes 15 acres of new skiing terrain of the proposed 60 acres. The previously proposed Overlook Lift, now referred to as 'Future Study Lift' on 2004 Construction Plan map would expand existing terrain with trails SQ-3 and SQ-4 for an additional 38 acres of terrain." crestedbutte1.pdf 20 "Durango Mountain Resort Master Development Plan discusses expansion plans to increase skiable acreage by 148.9 acres, however, only 67.3 acres will impact land outside the ski area's current footprint. This acreage includes trail areas 76, 77, 78 and 90 as shown in documentation section. Scoping Notice from October 2005 advises that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the Durango Mountain Resort Master Development Plan expansion projects." durangomountain1.pdf 30 0 0 0 "Letter to White River National Forest documents requests for downhill skiing management prescriptions (zoning) for 790 acres. 2003 Environmental Anaysis for snowcat skiing in Little Bowl and Erickson Bowl proposes bowl skiing accessed by snowcats in 311 acres. An additional 266 acres of undeveloped forested areas (below the alpine bowls) would also be accessible. Little Bowl and Erickson Bowl are not within the current ski area administrative boundary. Additional tree clearing was required in this area in summer 2004 to improve snowcat routes. May 2006 proposal for snowcat skiing on 278 acres in the Upper Independence area. Since no lift service has been added to these areas, it will also be treated as a zoning prescription. The above projects total 1,645-acres of additional skiing management prescriptions into undeveloped terrain for Keystone Resort." keystone1.pdf 30 0 0 25 Mirkwood Basin was included in the ski area boundary in 2005. This area has historically been open to backcountry skiing and no proposals for lift-served or snowcat skiing have been made. Therefore this 128-acre boundary inclusion is treated as a zoning request worth 25% of a ski area expansion. Tree clearing in 2006 in the Mirkwood Egress Trail to allow for grooming equipment access needed due to increased traffic. monarch1.pdf 30 New ski terrain proposed in the Master Development Plan is all within currently disturbed boundaries. 0 29 2001 expansion proposal increased skiing terrain by 20 acres. redriver1.pdf 30 0 0 15 Deception Peak new ski terrain requires 56-acres of clearing. Construction of Deception Peak lift and trails was held up in court in a lawsuit brought by Santa Fe County. The County was not successful in obtaining County development permits or variances from the ski area for the construction projects. A judge ruled in April 2004 that the ski area can proceed with construction without this permits. A future expansion area includes the 75-acre Ravens Ridge area. santafe1.pdf 25 The Burnt Mountain ski area expansion was approved in the 1994 Snowmass Ski Area EIS. The February 2006 Final Environmental Assessment for the Snowmass Ski Area Master Plan Amendment Ski Area Improvements approved the Burnt Mountain Traverse and additional ski trail development. snowmass1.pdf 15 "Steamboat's proposed Master Plan Amendment calls for an increase of 162-acres of skiing terrain, however, only the 110-acre Pioneer Ridge Expansion Phase II will impact currently undisturbed areas." steamboat1.pdf 30 "Taos Ski Valley is proposing to create two additional trails between the existing Longhorn and Al's Run. The work will be done by Taos Ski Valley personnel by hand, without using any heavy equipment. The analysis of this proposal will be documented in an upcoming USFS Environmental Assessment." tsv1.pdf 24 Telluride expansion proposal for Prospect Basin was 733 additional acres. Construction continued into 2002. telluride1.pdf 24 "Category III expansion proposed 885 acres of new skiable terrain. The area opened in 2000 as Blue Sky Basin. As of summer 2006 not all of the approved tree clearing has been completed. Summer construction projects in the CAT III area also include stump grinding, rock crushing, deadfall removal and boulder grinding." vail1.pdf 0 "Winter Park Resort Phase 1 Projects Environmental Assessment from January 2006 identifies 45.2 acres of new terrain, which would increase the ski area's footprint in the Parsenn Bowl area. Winter Park 2005 Master Development Plan Revision identifies several areas for ski terrain development beyond the resort's existing footprint. Future expansion areas identified in the Plan includes 185 acres in the Little Vasquez area, Cooper Creek - 92.1 acres and Vasquez Mountain - 601.8 acres. Expansion areas within the exisiting footprint including 111.4 acres on the Winter Park Mountain and 118.3 acres in Mary Jane are not counted on the Scorecard." winterpark1.pdf 26 Alberta lift expansion opened-up an additional 100 acres of skiable terrain. Limited ski trail work and logging has continued through 2003. wolfcreek1.pdf 0 0 0 2 Preserving Undisturbed Lands from Development 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2a "Maintaining Real Estate Development Within Currently Disturbed Lands, on a progressive basis with 100% points docked for proposals made or still in place, approved, or implemented within the last year; 80% between one and two years ago; 60% between two and three years ago; 40% between three and four years ago; 20% between four and five years ago. (None: 20 points, Up to 10 acres: 15 points, 10+-25 acres: 10 points, 25+-50 acres: 5 points, 50+ acres: 0 points)" 20 20 0 0 20 0 0 20 0 0 15 2005 proposed mixed-use development at the confluence of the Eagle River and Beaver Creek near the base of the proposed gondola. beavercreek2a.pdf 0 Timber Trail at Peak Eight constructed eighteen homesites at the base of Peak 8. The combined Peak 7 and Peak 8 Base Area developments would occur over approximately 265 acres. Public notice regarding Vail Resorts' proposal to develop 265 acres. breckenridge2a.pdf 20 0 0 5 Copper continues to develop real estate at the base of the mountain area as part of a 103 acre parcel that has been under construction and development for several years. copper2a.pdf 0 Crested Butte Mountain Resort owns about 350 acres of mostly undeveloped land north of the resort and adjacent to the Gold Link area. Developments of nearly 200 acres have been proposed for this area. The Gunnison Basin Land Exchange conveyed a total of 558 acres of Federal Land to CBMR for the purpose of ski resort development. Parcel C is currently being developed for the Prospect ski-in / ski-out residential area and a new base area by CBMR. crestedbutte2a.pdf 0 "Permit application in documentation section describes proposal to develop 660 acres of real estate for numerous residential and commercial projects. Current real estate projects in development include; Engineer Village, Tacoma Village and Purgatory Village." durangomountain2a.pdf 20 0 0 7 The second phase of Settler's Creek zoned for 300 to 400 residences is waiting for USFS ski lift approval for development of these connected actions. The Chihuahua/Homestead Land Exchange would privatize 21.36-acres of federal land between the Keystone gondola and the new Ski Tip base area. Build-out of development parcels continues in the Ski Tip subdivision area. In October 2004 private property at the base of Jones Gulch in Keystone was protected from future development when Summit County purchased the 16.497-acre parcel from Vail Resorts. In 2001 Vail Resorts proposed 21 single family homesites on this property. Two points will be granted to Keystone for the protection of the Jones Gulch property. keystone2a.pdf 20 0 0 20 0 0 15 "The Wildewood Subdivision can accommodate the construction of an additional 44 single family homes in the vicinity of the ski area. Total impacted acerage unknown at this time, partial credit. " powderhorn2.pdf 20 0 0 20 0 0 20 0 0 15 "Intrawest and Aspen Skiing Company is planning to redevelop the existing 19.1 acre Snowmass Ski Area base area. This redevelopment is proposed as a high density town core area containing a large pedestrian plaza servicing two ski lifts, an aquatic center, 349 residential condo units, 261 hotel units, related skier services and commercial space. No points are deducted for redevelopment projects. Aspen Skiing Company is proposing additional construction activities to develop the 1.92 acre Wood Run Unit 5, Parcel 7 PUD adjacent to the Fanny Hill ski trail, as a 10 unit Townhouse project." snowmass2a2b.pdf 0 "Resort Ventures LLC has entered into a purchase agreement with American Skiing Company Resort Properties, Inc., for three parcels totaling 52 acres at the Steamboat Ski Area for development. " steamboat2.pdf 20 0 0 20 0 0 15 New real estate developments for the Gore Creek Townhomes have been approved and are under construction. New developments in the West Lionshead area are primarily on previously disturbed land. The luxury hotel and residential condominiums approved for West Lionshead Village will be built on a 2.5-acre parcel currently serving as a parking area. USFS approval of West Lionshead Lift increases the value of private developments in this area. Map in documentation section shows other planned future development. 2004 Construction Plan discusses development of overnight accomodations in the vicinity of the Game Creek Club. vail2.pdf 10 In 2002 the City of Denver chose Intrawest as a management and financial partner for Winter Park Resort with a 50-year agreement. In August 2006 Intrawest was acquired by Fortress Investment Group LLC. Land exchanges with the Forest Service has created over 13-acres for resort development at the base area. These developments are on-going thru 2006. winterpark2.pdf 20 "The proponents of the proposed 'Village at Wolf Creek' development are Red McCombs and Bob Honts of Texas. In a settlement regarding Colorado Wild's appeal of the Wolf Creek Ski Area - Alberta Lift Expansion, the president of Wolf Creek Ski Corporation, agreed to implement a 100-foot buffer between the new parking lots and the private inholding for the proposed real estate development. Without these buffers, McCombs and Honts could have potentially avoided the National Environmental Policy Act process and analysis by the US Forest Service for the needed access road construction for the real estate development." 0 0 0 0 2b "Avoiding Road Construction on Undisturbed Land. (Road widening projects are factored at 50%.) None: 8 points, Up to .5 mile: 4 points, .5-.9 mile: 2 points, 1 mile+: 0 points" 8 4 "A 10- to 12- foot wide, 579-foot long 'graded access and utility corridor' will serve as a road for construction of the Montezuma lift." abasin2b.pdf 1.6 "Proposed for summer 2005 was construction of the Grand Traverse Road (4,100-feet long and 14-feet wide). The new Temerity lift requires a 1,100-foot road that is 14-feet wide." aspenhighlands2b.pdf 8 0 0 8 0 0 6.4 "The Chair 8 project required 3,500 feet of new road." breckenridge2b.pdf 8 0 0 2 "Tucker Lift road proposed for construction would be approximately 4,200 feet in length." copper2b.pdf 0 "Access roads for approved projects total 11,480 feet at 25 feet wide. The Prospect real estate development requires extensive road construction for housing developments." crestedbutte2b.pdf 2 "New mountain access roads needed for proposed projects in the 2004 Master Development Plan Scoping Notice include the following lengths of road; Lift 11 (1,000 feet), Lift 2 (250 feet), Lift 14 (800 feet) and Lift 16 (200 feet). New roads also required for real estate development projects." durangomountain2b.pdf 8 0 0 4.8 "Map for Ski Tip Lift and Trail Development shows site of future real estate development and associated road construction, which exceeds 1/2 mile. One point has been granted to Keystone for protection of the Jones Gulch property." keystone2b.pdf 8 0 0 8 0 0 4.8 "New mountain access road (9,500 feet) extends from Trail 2 to the top of the upgraded West End Lift." powderhorn2b2c.pdf 8 0 0 8 0 0 4.8 New roads needed for expansion projects. santafe2b.pdf 4 Access roads are needed for the Fanny Hill Cabins real estate development project at Snowmass. These roads will impact 0.132 acres of wetlands. snowmass2a2b.pdf 8 0 0 8 0 0 6.4 Road construction for Prospect Basin expansion impacted 5.5 acres. telluride2b.pdf 0 "Letter from USFS describes impacts of .7 acres of wetlands from illegally built road during the 1999 construction season. A settlement reached with the EPA in 2003 resulted in an $80,000 fine. Wetlands and road rehabilitation still ongoing in summer 2006." vail2b4a.pdf 0 Winter Park 2005 Master Development Plan Revision identifies 2.8 miles of new roads required for expansion projects. winterpark2b5.pdf 8 0 0 0 0 0 2c "Maintaining Parking Lot Construction Within Currently Disturbed Lands, on a progressive basis with 100% points docked for proposals made or still in place, approved, or implemented within the last year; 80% between one and two years ago; 60% between two and three years ago; 40% between three and four years ago; 20% between four and five years ago. (None: 3 points, Up to 2 acres: 2 points, 2-5 acres: 1 point, 5+ acres: 0 points)" 3 2 "A-Basin is proposing 1.2 acres of tree removal associated with the expansion of the Lower Overflow Lot. According to the Forest Service, 'The stand appears to meet old growth criteria.'" abasin2c.pdf 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 "New parking lots required for current real estate projects in development including Engineer Village, Tacoma Village and Purgatory Village." durangomountain2c.pdf 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2.6 1.8 acres of additional day use parking is proposed in the Master Development Plan. powderhorn2b2c.pdf 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 "New parking lots were approved during the analysis for the Alberta Lift in 1999, but have only recently been constructed." wolfcreek2c.pdf 3 "Protecting or Maintaining Sensitive, Threatened, or Endangered Species and Their Habitat (The following determinations are found in government agency analysis documents.) ""Beneficial"" or ""No effect"": 22 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -one species: 21 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -two species: 19 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -three species: 17 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -four species: 15 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -five species: 13 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -six species: 11 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -seven species: 9 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -eight species: 7 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -nine species: 5 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -ten species: 3 points, May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -eleven species: 2 points, ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -twelve species: 1 point, ""Likely to adversely affect population viability,"" or ""Jeopardy"" determination or ""May affect/impact individuals of a population"" -13 species+: 0 points" 22 5 "Montezuma Bowl proposed expansion received 'may impact individuals' determinations for the following 9 species: Boreal western toad, Northern goshawk, Northern harrier, White-tailed ptarmigan, Boreal owl, Three-toed woodpecker, Olive-sided flycatcher, Pygmy shrew and American marten. " abasin3.pdf 13 "Temerity Lift project in 2005 produced 'may affect individuals' determinations for Marten, Pygmy schrew, Olive-sided flycatcher, Northern three-toed woodpecker and Canada lynx." aspenhighlands3.pdf 22 0 0 16.4 "May adversely impact individuals' determination for moonwort, goshawk, flammulated owl, and golden-crowned kinglet for 2003 gondola proposal. 'May adversely impact individuals' determination for Beano's Trace Regrade project 2004 for northern goshawk, flammulated owl, pygmy shrew and American marten. 2005 Chair 11 replacement project produced a 'may adversely impact individuals' determination for pygmy shrew. Stone Creek access project produced a 'may adversely impact individuals' determination for American marten and pygmy shrew." beavercreek3.pdf 13.6 "March 2003 Environmental Assessment for development projects includes 'may adversely impact individuals' determinations for the following species; reflected moonwort, pale moonwort, slender moonwort, boreal western toad, northern goshawk, golden-crowned kinglet, dwarf and pygmy shrews, American marten and tiger salamander. The Peak 8 Summit Chairlift project Environmental Assessment from April 2005 gave 'may impact individuals' determinations for Canada lynx and White-tailed Ptarmigan." breckenridge3.pdf 22 0 0 0 "January 2006 Trails and Facilities Improvements Final Environmental Impact Statement gave 'may affect individuals' determinations for bluehead, flannelmouth and mountain suckers, roundtail chubs, boreal toads, northern goshawk, northern harrier, white-tailed ptarmigan, boreal owl, three-toed woodpecker, olive-sided flycatcher, pygmy shrew, American marten and river otters. 'Likely to Adversely Affect' determinations were given for Colorado pikeminnow, bonytail chub, humpback chub, razorback sucker and lynx or their habitats." copper3.pdf 11.6 "May adversely impact individuals' of the following seven species; Fox sparrow, Olive-sided flycatcher, Golden-crowned kinglet, Three-toed woodpecker, Dwarf shrew, Pygmy shrew and Marten." crestedbutte3.pdf 18.6 "2002 summer projects created 'May affect individuals' determinations for the following species; lynx, flammulated owl, golden-crowned kinglet, northern goshawk, olive-sided flycatcher, three-toed woodpecker, marten, dwarf shrew and Townsend's big-eared bat." durangomountain3.pdf 22 0 0 13.2 "Little Bowl / Erickson Bowl Environmental Analysis gives a 'may adversely impact individuals' determination for White-tailed ptarmigan, while the May 2006 Upper Independence Cat Skiing Proposal EA gives 'may impact individuals' determinations for White-tailed ptarmigan and Boreal owl. Summer 2004 Construction Projects produced 'may adversely impact individuals' determinations for Northern goshawk, Pygmy schrew, American marten, Boreal owl, Olive-sided flycatcher and Northern three-toed woodpecker." keystone3.pdf 22 0 0 21 Mirkwood Basin incorporation into ski permit area produced a 'may affect' determination for Canada lynx. Tree clearing activities in this area in 2006 to improve egress trail due to increased traffic. monarch3.pdf 13.2 "Powderhorn Resort Master Development Plan reports 'may impact individuals' of the following species; tiger salamander, northern goshawk, flammulated owl, boreal owl, three-toed woodpecker, olive-sided flycatcher, purple martin, golden-crowned kinglet, pygmy shrew, dwarf shrew, long-legged myotis, American marten and lynx. Snowmaking proposal 'likely to adversely affect' Colorado pikeminnow, bonytail chub, humpback chub and razorback sucker." powderhorn3.pdf 22 0 0 22 0 0 22 0 0 3 "Snowmaking stoarge pond proposal established 'May adversely affect individuals' determinations for the following species; marten, pygmy shrew, dwarf shrew, northern goshawk, boreal owl, olive-sided flycatcher, three-toed woodpecker, golden-crowned kinglet and clustered lady's slipper. The Campground Lift Reconstruction and new ski trails proposal established a 'may adversely affect individuals' determination for the flammulated owl. 2006 Final Environmental Analysis for the Snowmass Ski Area Master Plan Amendment projects received 'may adversely impact individuals' determinations for the following species; American marten, Pygmy Shrew, Olive-Sided Flycatcher, Northern Goshawk, Boreal Toad, Boreal Owl, Flammulated Owl, Purple Martin and Brewer's sparrow." snowmass3.pdf 19 Pioneer Ridge Expansion Environmental Analysis produced 'may adversely impact individuals' determinations for two species; Northern goshawk and Three-toed woodpecker. steamboat3.pdf 22 0 0 17.6 "May impact indivduals' determination in the Biological Assessment for the Prospect Basin expansion for the following 13 species; Pale moonwort, Altai Cotton-grass, Tiger salamander, Northern leopard frog, Marten, Pygmy schrew, Dwarf schrew, Northern goshawk, Boreal owl, Olive-sided flycatcher, Fox sparrow, Three-toed woodpecker, Golden-crowned kinglet." telluride3.pdf 11 "Impacts from 2005 Chairs 10 and 14 upgrade projects produced 'may adversely impact individuals' determinations for the following six species - American marten, Northern goshawk, Boreal owl, Three-toed woodpecker, Olive-sided flycatcher and Pygmy schrew. Impacts from 2006 West Lionshead Lift approval produced 'may impact individuals' determinations for Northern goshawk, Three-toed woodpecker, Olive-sided flycatcher, Pygmy shrew, Townsend's big-eared bat and American Marten." vail3.pdf 17 "Winter Park Resort Phase 1 Projects Environmental Assessment gave 'May adversely impact individuals' determinations to American marten, Olive-sided flycatcher and Boreal owl." winterpark3.pdf 19.2 "Alberta lift produced 'may affect individuals' determinations on the following four species; Tiger salamander, Western boreal toad, Northern leopard frog and Rio Grande cutthroat trout." wolfcreek3.pdf 0 0 0 4 Preserving Environmentally Sensitive Areas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4a "Protecting/Preserving Wetlands. (No disturbance 9 points, Up to .5 acre:6 points, .5+-1 acre:3 points, 1+-1.99 acres+:1 point, 2 or more acres: 0 points)" 9 6 Permanent wetland impacts from the proposed expansion projects would total 0.4 acres. 0 6 Temerity Lift project in 2005 impacted 0.05-acres of wetlands. aspenhighlands4a.pdf 9 0 0 7.2 Gondola proposal of 2003 has two wetlands impacts on private land. Tower 2 on the north side of the Eagle River would have a 108 sq ft construction impact and Tower 20 located on Bachelor Gulch would have a permanent impact of 20 sq ft and a construction impact of 420 sq ft. beavercreek4a.pdf 7.2 2003 Environmental Assessment indicates .15 acres of wetlands impacts for proposed projects. breckenridge4b.pdf 9 0 0 0 "January 2006 Trails and Facilities Improvements, Final Environmental Impact Statement proposes .007-acres of permanent removal of wetlands and 14.3 acres of disturbance to wetlands during construction of snowmaking pipelines." copper4a.pdf 1 The Prospect Project real estate development will impact 1.26 acres of wetlands according to Army Corp of Engineers. crestedbutte4a.pdf 0 Real Estate development proposal will impact 3.94 acres of wetlands. durangomountain4a.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 7.2 Bakerville wetlands project involves restoration of a previously disturbed area. loveland4a.pdf 9 0 0 5.8 The proposed project would impact 1.4 acres of wetlands. powderhorn4a.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 1 Aspen Skiing Company and Intrawest's Base Village Planned Unit Development and the Fanny Hill Cabins Project would result in the permanent impact to approximately 0.367 acres of wetlands. June 2006 Elk Camp Beginner Park proposal would impact 0.90-acres of jurisdictional wetlands. snowmass4a.pdf 4.2 "In connection with a project to expand the Resort, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit to the Resort due to 'unavoidable' wetland impact. The Permit requires the resort to mitigate for 1-acre of wetland impacts. " steamboat4a.pdf 9 0 0 9 "Army Corp of Engineers permit addresses impacts to wetlands. However, wetlands impacts eliminated given lift redesign." telluride4a.pdf 0 "Letter from USFS describes impacts of .7 acres of wetlands from illegally built road during the 1999 construction season. A settlement reached with the EPA in 2003 resulted in an $80,000 fine. Wetlands and road rehabilitation still ongoing in summer 2006." vail2b4a.pdf 6 April 2006 Phase 1 Projects Decision Notice states that tree cutting on Swede's Ridge would impact 0.44-acres of wetlands. winterpark4a4b.pdf 9 0 wolfcreek4a.pdf 0 0 0 4b "Protecting or Preserving Mature, Late Successional or Old Growth Trees. (Trees and stands with some of the following attributes are included in this criterion: large or old trees for species and site, variation in tree sizes and spacing, standing and down dead trees, decadence, multiple canopy layers) None: 9 points, Up to .5 acres: 6 points, .5+-1 acre: 3 points, 1+-1.9 acres: 1 point, 2 or more acres: 0 points" 9 9 0 abasin4a.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 4.2 2005 Stone Creek access project required one acre of logging in old growth Spruce-fir. beavercreek4b.pdf 6.6 "The Summit Chair project will require the removal of .03-acres of Krummholz, which grow only at or above treeline." 0 9 0 0 1 "January 2006 Trails and Facilities Improvements, Final Environmental Impact Statement proposes 1.74 acres of old growth to be removed for groomable glade development." copper4b.pdf 5.4 CBMR expansion impacted over 6 acres of old growth or old growth recruitment including stands in the Prospect area. crestedbutte4b.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 5.4 The proposed project would remove 16 acres of mature spruce/fir forest. powderhorn4b.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 7.2 32 acres of engleman spruce and subalpine fir old growth impacted by expansion into Prospect Basin. telluride4b.pdf 1.8 4.47-acres of old growth were cut for the Chairs 10 and 14 upgrade projects. vail4b.pdf 0 April 2006 Phase 1 Projects Decision Notice identifies an estimated 30-acres of tree clearing in old growth spruce/fir forests. winterpark4a4b.pdf 9 0 0 0 0 0 4c "Protecting or Preserving Unique Geologic Formations. (None: 3 points, Up to .5 acres: 2 points, .5+-1 acre: 1 point, 1 or more acres: 0 points" 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 2005 approved project Sam's Knob Express Lift and Summit Re-grade lowered the mountain top an estimated 10-12 feet to accommodate the new lift. snowmass4c.pdf 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4d "Protecting/Preserving Unroaded or Roadless Areas. (None: 9 points, Up to 1 acre: 6 points, 1+-10 acres: 3 points, 10+ acres: 0 points)" 9 0 The lower two-thirds of the proposed Montezuma lift would be located within approximately 312 acres of the Porcupine Peak Inventoried Roadless Area. Approximately 3.8 acres of vegetation removal and grading would be required for lift installation. abasin4d.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 The McCoy Park / Mud Springs area requested for ski area expansion zoning in the White River NF Plan Revision is an inventoried roadless area with the Forest Service; note the brown area on the north end of the Holy Cross Wilderness on the linked map. beavercreek4d.pdf 0 "Breckenridge Ski Resort's expansion zoning requests made with the White River NF management plan revision include Peaks 5 and 6 - within the Ten Mile Roadless area, noted in dark brown southwest of Dillon Reservoir on the map." breckenridge4d.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 0 The Burnt Mountain ski traverse route impacts the Burnt Mountain Inventoried Roadless area while additional trail development lies with roadless lands adjacent to the inventoried boundary. The Burnt Mountain Roadless Area is contiguous with the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area. snowmass4d.pdf 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 7.2 "2,200 acres of the Two Elk Roadless Area was impacted by the Category III expansion where construction activities described in criterion one are ongoing." vail4d.pdf 9 0 0 6 Wolf Creek Ski Area has initiated discussion with the San Juan National Forest regarding terrain expansion into the Treasure Mountain Roadless Area. 0 0 0 0 5 "Conserving Water and Energy by Avoiding New Snowmaking. (None: 20 points, Up to 50 acres: 15 points, 50.01-100 acres: 10 points, 100.01-200 acres: 5 points, 200.01+ acres: 0 points)" 20 15 The 1999 A-Basin Master Development Plan approved an increase in snowmaking coverage by 125 acres. Snowmaking infrastructure exists on 81.5 acres of terrain. Snowmaking expansion will still take place on 43.5 acres of terrain. abasin5.pdf 19 48-acres of snowmaking approved in 1997. Summer 2002 construction installed snowmaking at bottom of Cloud Nine lift. aspenhighlands5.pdf 20 0 0 16 Installation of new snowmaking on the Beaver Creek Expressway proposed for summer 2005 beavercreek5.pdf 0 43-acres of new snowmaking were added in 2002. Additional snowmaking coverage is planned for 276 acres. Peak 7 Monti Cristo snowmaking was proposed for summer 2005. breckenridge5.pdf 20 0 0 0 "Facilities Improvements proposal will increase snowmaking coverage by 314.3 acres over the next several years, if approved." copper5.pdf 16 Crested Butte Mountain Resort proposed 49 acres of new snowmaking for the 2004 construction season. An additional 39.8-acres were proposed in November 2005. crestedbutte5.pdf 5 "Snowmaking expansion includes previously approved 13-acres, plus 149-acres is proposed as part of the Durango Mountain Master Development Plan projects." durangomountain5.pdf 20 0 0 8 Ski Tip Lift and Trail Development Project proposes 19.9 acres of new snowmaking. 2005 Summer Construction proposed new snowmamking lines in the Area 51 terrain park. A Scoping Notice was issued in November 2004 for construction of a buried pipeline from the Roberts Tunnel to carry additional water directly to Keystone's snowmaking system. A 20-acre foot snowmaking reservoir is also being proposed. keystone5.pdf 20 0 0 20 0 0 14 Proposed snowmaking expansion would provide additional coverage to 163 acres of terrain. powderhorn5.pdf 18 New snowmaking installed in Summer 2003. redriver5.pdf 20 0 0 20 0 0 5 2003 Snowmass Mountain Master Plan Amendment proposes 163 additional acres of snowmaking coverage in the Alpine Springs and Elk Camp Pods. June 2006 Elk Camp Beginner Park proposal to implement 50.1-acres of new snowmaking. snowmass5.pdf 10 Steamboat's Master Plan Amendment calls for 90-acres of new snowmaking coverage. 41 of these acres are in the Pioneer Ridge expansion area. steamboat5.pdf 20 0 0 19 Lawsuit settlement agreement for Telluride expansion restricts snowmaking to less than 24 acres. telluride5.pdf 17 2004 Construction Plan discusses future snowmaking installations in Game Creek Bowl and Back Bowls. vail5.pdf 0 Winter Park 2005 Master Development Plan Revision identifies 224.3 acres of additional snowmaking. winterpark2b5.pdf 20 0 0 0 0 0 6 "Preserving Water Quality. (No violations: 12 points, One violation: 6 points, Multiple Violations/Repeat Offender: 0 points) " 12 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 6 "July 2005 Forest Service Memo discusses the diminished stream health class of Wheeler Creek primarily due to graded ski runs and roads at Copper Mountain. Proposed projects in Wheeler Creek can exascerbate this problem. Mitigation during construction will be attempted to improve stream health. If and when mitigation is successful, full credit will be awarded." copper6.pdf 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 8.4 Groundwater and soil contamination caused by a gasoline and diesel fuel spill documented in 2004 Corrective Action Plan. loveland6.pdf 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 "The Village at Taos Ski Valley was issued a violation of the Clean Water Act by the Army Corp of Engineers for dumping gravel in the Lake Fork of the Rio Hondo during snow removal activities. The ski area (Taos Ski Valley, Inc.) is an independent entity from the Village at Taos Ski Valley." 0 12 0 0 9.6 Unpermitted destruction of wetlands by Vail resort due to construction of an illegal logging road lead to a Clean Water Act violations as cited by the EPA in 2002. Settlement Agreement reach in 2003. Rehabilitation of road is ongoing. vail6.pdf 12 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 7 Opposing/Supporting Environmentally Sound Policy Positions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7a Not opposing any environmentally progressive government and legislative policies 5 3 A-Basin opposed the Forest Service's preferred alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan. abasin7a.pdf 5 Aspen Skiing Company document lends support to USFS preferred Alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan. aspenhighlands7a.pdf 5 "Aspen Skiing Company document lends support to USFS preferred Alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan," aspenmt7a.pdf 0 "Beaver Creek, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest Plan Revision's preferred Alternative D." beavercreek7ab.pdf 0 "Breckenridge ski area, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D." breckenridge7ab.pdf 5 "Aspen Skiing Company document lends support to USFS preferred Alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan," buttermilk7a.pdf 3 Copper Mountain opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D. copper7ab.pdf 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 3 Keystone Resort opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D. keystone7ab.pdf 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 Ski Santa Fe refused to adhere to Santa Fe County's Land Development Code or seek permits from the Planning and Zoning Office. santafe7a.pdf 5 "Aspen Skiing Company document lends support to USFS preferred Alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan," snowmass7a.pdf 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 "Vail Ski Area, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D." vail7ab.pdf 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 7b Actively supporting environmentally progressive government and legislative policies 5 3 A-Basin opposed the Forest Service's preferred alternative D for the revised White River Forest Plan. 0 5 "Aspen Skiing Company opposed drilling on the Roan Plateau, supported Colorado State Renewable Energy Legislation and opposed Bush administration pro-extraction industry modications to the Roadless Rule." aspensnowmass7b.pdf 5 "Aspen Skiing Company opposed drilling on the Roan Plateau, supported Colorado State Renewable Energy Legislation and opposed Bush administration pro-extraction industry modications to the Roadless Rule." aspensnowmass7b.pdf 0 "Beaver Creek, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D." beavercreek7ab.pdf 0 "Breckenridge ski area, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D." breckenridge7ab.pdf 5 "Aspen Skiing Company opposed drilling on the Roan Plateau, supported Colorado State Renewable Energy Legislation and opposed Bush administration pro-extraction industry modications to the Roadless Rule." aspensnowmass7b.pdf 3 Copper Mountain opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D. copper7ab.pdf 0 0 0 5 "Durango Mountain Resort is publicly supporting Colorado Ballot Question #37, which is a Renewable Energy Initative that will require the state's two largest utilities to get 10% of their electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar power by the year 2015.." 0 0 0 0 3 Keystone Resort opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D. keystone7ab.pdf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 "Aspen Skiing Company opposed drilling on the Roan Plateau, supported Colorado State Renewable Energy Legislation and opposed Bush administration pro-extraction industry modications to the Roadless Rule." aspensnowmass7b.pdf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Vail Ski Area, represented by parent company Vail Resorts, opposed the Clinton administration's roadless area protection initiative. They also opposed the White River National Forest plan revision's preferred Alternative D." vail7ab.pdf 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 "Promoting and Implementing Recycling, Water & Energy Conservation" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8a "Purchasing wind, solar, geothermal or low impact certified hydroelectric energy credits to off-set electrical use for ski lifts and resort energy use (1-5% of annual electricity use:2 points, 5-10%:3 points, 10-25%:4 points, 25-50%:5 points, 50-75%:6 points and 75-100%:8 points)" 8 0 0 0 8 "On June 1, 2006 Aspen Skiing Company began offsetting 100% of its electricity use through the purchase of renewable energy credits from Community Energy in Boulder, Colorado." 0 8 "On June 1, 2006 Aspen Skiing Company began offsetting 100% of its electricity use through the purchase of renewable energy credits from Community Energy in Boulder, Colorado." 0 8 "Vail Resorts Inc. has chosen to offset 100% of its energy use by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt-hours of wind energy credits annually for its five mountain resorts and other lodging, retail and corporate properties." beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 8 "Vail Resorts Inc. has chosen to offset 100% of its energy use by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt-hours of wind energy credits annually for its five mountain resorts and other lodging, retail and corporate properties." breckenridge8ag.pdf 8 "On June 1, 2006 Aspen Skiing Company began offsetting 100% of its electricity use through the purchase of renewable energy credits from Community Energy in Boulder, Colorado." 0 8 "Starting in October 2006, Copper will offset 100% of its electrical energy use through purchase of 20,000 megawatt-hours of wind energy credits. The purchase of credits will ensure that the amount of electricity Copper uses will be matched on the electrical grid by wind power. Copper is partnering with 3 Phases Energy, which will facilitate the purchase on Copper's behalf. " 0 8 The owners of Crested Butte Mountain Resort entered into an agreement with Gunnison County Electric Association to purchase renewable energy credits from Sterling Planet for 27 megawatt hours. This represent enough power to fully offset CBMR's annual use of electricty. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 "Vail Resorts Inc. has chosen to offset 100% of its energy use by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt-hours of wind energy credits annually for its five mountain resorts and other lodging, retail and corporate properties." keystone8ag.pdf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 "On June 1, 2006 Aspen Skiing Company began offsetting 100% of its electricity use through the purchase of renewable energy credits from Community Energy in Boulder, Colorado." 0 2 Steamboat purchases clean renewable solar energy to power the Sunshine Lift and wind power for the Burgess Creek Lift and is a member of the EPA's Green Power Partnership. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 "Vail Resorts Inc. has chosen to offset 100% of its energy use by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt-hours of wind energy credits annually for its five mountain resorts and other lodging, retail and corporate properties." vail9ah.pdf 2 The Super Gauge Express lift is run on wind generated power as part of a Green Power program. 0 8 "Wolf Creek is purchasing 100% of its electrical power use as clean renewable wind energy credits from wind turbines in Wyoming through the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative. Wolf Creek's average monthly usage is 145,900 kWh." 0 0 0 0 8b "Generating clean renewable energy on-site such as wind, solar, geothermal and low impact certified hydroelectric (one piece of equipment:2 points, up to 300 kWh generated:3 points, 300-500 kWh generated:4 points, 500 and up kWh generated:5 points)" 5 0 0 0 2 Aspen Skiing Company installed a 2.3 kWh solar panel at the Aspen Highlands Patrol Headquarters. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 "In the winter of 2004, Keystone converted the Ranch Homestead from propane power to solar power. The system can produce up to 2,400 watt-hours per day. Solar panels also help power the lights for the Key Condo bus shelter, the River Run Information Center." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 "Snowmass Ski Area built a small powerhouse on Fanny Hill for a micro-hydropower system at the base of the mountain. Its annual power generation is 250,000 kWh, or a little less than 700 kWh per day. " 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Vail Ski Area uses a solar powered trash compactor located at Eagle's Nest. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8c "Purchasing recycled office and food service paper products (1-33% of use by weight, volume or cost (via purchase orders):1 point, 34-66%:2 points, 67-100%:3 points" 3 1 0 abasin8bcgh.pdf 3 100% of copier paper is 100% post consumer content. 0 3 100% of copier paper is 100% post consumer content. 0 1 0 beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 1 Each year the resort recycles more than 500 tons of solid waste. 0 3 100% of copier paper is 100% post consumer content. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Durango Mountain Resort provides a recycling station for County residents and businesses. In 2005-2006 the resort diverted 605 tons of material from landfills. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 100% of copier paper is 100% post consumer content. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 winterpark8bcdg.pdf 1 0 0 0 0 0 8d "Recycling non-customer use products (cardboard, oil, etc.) (1-50% of waste stream:1 point, 51-100%:2 points" 2 1 0 abasin8bcgh.pdf 2 All motor oil gets recycled. All new motor oil is rerefined. All cardboard gets recycled. 0 2 All motor oil gets recycled. All new motor oil is rerefined. All cardboard gets recycled. 0 1 0 beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 1 0 0 2 All motor oil gets recycled. All new motor oil is rerefined. All cardboard gets recycled. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 All motor oil gets recycled. All new motor oil is rerefined. All cardboard gets recycled. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 winterpark8bcdg.pdf 1 0 0 0 0 0 8e "Using non-disposable products for food service, or composting food waste and other products: 1-33% of facilities:1 point, 34-66%:2 points, 67-100%:3 points" 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 winterpark8bcdg.pdf 0 0 0 0 0 0 8f "Reusing or using recycled building materials: 1-50%:1 point, 51-100%:2 points" 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Recycled old tires are used as flooring in MidVail's restrooms. 0 1 0 winterpark8bfh.pdf 1 0 0 0 0 0 8g "Employing water conservation and use minimization measures: in 1-33% of facilities:1 point, 34-66%:2 points, 67-100%:3 points" 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8h "Recycling customer use products (bottles, cans, aluminum, plastic, newspaper, trail maps, etc.): 1-33% of waste stream by weight or volume:1 point, 34-66%: 2 points, 67-100%:3 points" 3 1 0 abasin8bcgh.pdf 1 "Recycling occurs at 100% of facilities, about 20% of waste stream is diverted." 0 1 "Recycling occurs at 100% of facilities, about 20% of waste stream is diverted." 0 1 "Beaver Creek recycles 700,000 pounds of solid waste per year." beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 2 "Breckenridge has increased its waste diversion percentage through recycling from 19% to 34% and recycles about one-pound of waste per guest or 1,500 tons." breckenridge8ag.pdf 1 "Recycling occurs at 100% of facilities, about 20% of waste stream is diverted." 0 1 In 2005-2006 Copper recycled 175 tons of materials for an 11% diversion rate. 0 1 0 0 2 Durango Mountain Resort provides a recycling station for County residents and businesses. In 2005-2006 the resort diverted 605 tons of material from landfills. 0 1 0 0 1 "In 2003 Keystone recycled 1,200 tons of material." keystone8ag.pdf 1 0 0 1 Starting in 2006 Monarch will be recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans at the ski area. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 "Recycling occurs at 100% of facilities, about 20% of waste stream is diverted." 0 1 Steamboat Ski Area recycles about 150 tons of waste each year. 0 1 0 0 1 Tellski recycles about 15%-20% of total waste volume. 0 2 53% of on-mountain waste is recycled. 0 1 0 winterpark8bcdg.pdf 1 0 0 0 0 0 8i "Employing energy efficiency retrofits, including restaurant, lodging, lift and other facilities, as well as replacement of older energy inefficient snowmaking guns: 1-25% of facilities and snowmaking guns:3 points, 26-50%:6 points, 51-75%:9 points, 76-100%:12 points" 12 3 0 abasin8bcgh.pdf 12 About 80% of facilities have been retrofitted for energy efficiency. Aspen Skiing Company became the first ski resort to achieve third party certification of how it manages environmental issues - a program called ISO 14001. 0 12 About 80% of facilities have been retrofitted for energy efficiency. Aspen Skiing Company became the first ski resort to achieve third party certification of how it manages environmental issues - a program called ISO 14001. 0 3 0 beavercreek8abcdgh.pdf 0 0 0 12 About 80% of facilities have been retrofitted for energy efficiency. Aspen Skiing Company became the first ski resort to achieve third party certification of how it manages environmental issues - a program called ISO 14001. 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 "Keystone has performed lighting upgrades that are estimated to save 175,000 kWh. Snowmaking and night skiing lighting upgrades are estimated to save 825,000 kWh." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 About 80% of facilities have been retrofitted for energy efficiency. Aspen Skiing Company became the first ski resort to achieve third party certification of how it manages environmental issues - a program called ISO 14001. 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Telski has begun to replace the lighting in all its facilities by retrofitting approximately three sites a year. 0 3 0 vail9ah.pdf 3 0 winterpark8bfh.pdf 3 0 0 0 0 0 9 "Minimizing Traffic, Emissions and Pollution" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9a "Addressing climate change through official policy statement in support of the Kyoto Agreement, or Climate Stewardship Act or other actions:5 points" 5 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 5 "In September 2006 Aspen Skiing Company unveiled an advertising campaign regarding global warming visit www.savesnow.com for more information. The CEO of ASC wrote a letter to Colorado Governor Bill Owens in January 2006 in support of the Colorado State Senate Climate Change Task Force Bill and to the Bush administration on June 13, 2001 urging them to support the Kyoto protocol. Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. " aspenskico10a.pdf 5 "In September 2006 Aspen Skiing Company unveiled an advertising campaign regarding global warming visit www.savesnow.com for more information. The CEO of ASC wrote a letter to Colorado Governor Bill Owens in January 2006 in support of the Colorado State Senate Climate Change Task Force Bill and to the Bush administration on June 13, 2001 urging them to support the Kyoto protocol. Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. " aspenskico10a.pdf 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 5 "In September 2006 Aspen Skiing Company unveiled an advertising campaign regarding global warming visit www.savesnow.com for more information. The CEO of ASC wrote a letter to Colorado Governor Bill Owens in January 2006 in support of the Colorado State Senate Climate Change Task Force Bill and to the Bush administration on June 13, 2001 urging them to support the Kyoto protocol. Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. " aspenskico10a.pdf 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 "In September 2006 Aspen Skiing Company unveiled an advertising campaign regarding global warming visit www.savesnow.com for more information. The CEO of ASC wrote a letter to Colorado Governor Bill Owens in January 2006 in support of the Colorado State Senate Climate Change Task Force Bill and to the Bush administration on June 13, 2001 urging them to support the Kyoto protocol. Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. " aspenskico10a.pdf 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 0 0 0 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 5 Participated in a sign-on letter expressing support for Senate Bill 139 - The Climate Stewardship Act sponsored by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9b "Promoting or sponsoring commuter buses and shuttles from off-mountain sites to the ski area. (Intra-mountain shuttles traveling between parking areas, base areas and lodging areas are not adequate for this criterion. ""Off-mountain sites"" include down valley destination towns and park-and-ride areas." 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 Breckenridge busses shuttle guests throughout Town and to and from parking areas to various resort locations. 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Monarch supports a Saturday bus route between the town of Salida and the ski area. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 Chili Line mass transportation serves the ski area for the town of Taos. 0 0 0 0 2 Vail subsidizes both the County bus service and the town of Vail. 0 2 "The Ski Train from downtown Denver brings more than 36,000 people to Winter Park annually." winterpark9b.pdf 0 0 0 0 0 0 9c "Providing incentives for carpooling for guests and/or use of mass transit, such as lift ticket discounts or free or reduced parking," 3 3 A-Basin provides discounted lift tickets for people that carpool. abasin9c.pdf 3 Hybrid cars park for free. Carpool vehicles (3 or more) park for free. 0 3 Hybrid car park for free. Carpool vehicles (3 or more) park for free. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Hybrid car park for free. Carpool vehicles (3 or more) park for free. 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Hybrid car park for free. Carpool vehicles (3 or more) park for free. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9d Providing incentives for carpooling for employees and/or use of mass transit. 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Monarch supports a free bus for employees from the town of Salida to the ski area. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 9e "Use of cleaner burning, fuel efficient 4-stroke snowmobiles (50% and up of snowmobile fleet 4-stroke:2 points, 1-49%:1 point, none:0 points)" 2 0 0 0 1 22 of 90 snowmobiles are 4-stroke. 0 1 22 of 90 snowmobiles are 4-stroke. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 of 90 snowmobiles are 4-stroke. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 55% of snowmobile fleet is 4-stroke. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 of 90 snowmobiles are 4-stroke. 0 2 Steamboat has transitioned to all 4-stroke models. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9f "Using biodiesel fuel in snowcats and/or other diesel equipment. (Percentage total annual biodiesel use = .05*(B5 gallons)+.2*(B20 gallons) + (B100 gallons)/total consumption: 1-2% of total annual diesel use:4 points, 3-5%:6 points, 6-10%:8 points, 11-20%:10 points, 21-30%:12 points" 12 0 0 0 10 "Aspen Skiing Company burned 50,000-gallons of pure biodiesel used in blends throughout the year." 0 10 "Aspen Skiing Company burned 50,000-gallons of pure biodiesel used in blends throughout the year." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 "Aspen Skiing Company burned 50,000-gallons of pure biodiesel used in blends throughout the year." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 "Durango Mountain Resort used 22,000-gallons of B20 biodiesel last year." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 "Aspen Skiing Company burned 50,000-gallons of pure biodiesel used in blends throughout the year." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 "Biodiesel fuel is being researched for use on the mountain and is currently used for golf course operations and summertime mountain maintenance, while the feasibility of a biodeisel plant to serve the surrounding four-corners region is being studied." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wolf Creek Ski Area has provided financial support to the San Juan Biodiesel Cooperative. 0 8 0 0 Total 222 100 168.6 206 108.8 77.8 206 78 83 113.6 153 108 142.6 149 127.8 148 152 126.8 148 114.2 154 150.2 119.6 85 161.2 0 Percentage 0 45.0 75.9 92.8 49.0 35.0 92.8 35.1 37.4 51.2 68.9 48.6 64.2 67.1 57.6 66.7 68.5 57.1 66.7 51.4 69.4 67.7 53.9 38.3 72.6 0.0 Grade 0 D A A D F A F F C B D C B C B B C B C B B C F A F