Brian Head Resort Expansion project

Recreation management; Special use management

Brian Head Resort is proposing terrain and ski area improvements within and adjacent to their current special use permit (SUP) on the Dixie National Forest. The plan includes adding an additional 1,651 acres to their Special Use Permit boundary.

Milestones: where it is in the process

NEPA Start Date: 7/15/2025
Finding/Decision Date: —

Documents · 38

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Brian Head Resort Expansion project (65965)38 files

DEIS15 files

Notice of Availability2 files

2026_0731_FRN_NOA_Published.pdf117 KB· Jul 31, 2026
2026_0802_LegalNotice_Spectrum_BrianHead.pdf57 KB· Aug 3, 2026

Technical Reports11 files

Air Quality, Temperature, and Precipitation Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf2.6 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Aquatic Resources Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf5.5 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Biological Assessment_BHR EIS.pdf11 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Biological Evaluation_BHR EIS.pdf14 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Geologic Hazard Assessment_BHR EIS.pdf4.6 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Hydrology and Soils Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf36 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Noxious Weed Technical Memorandum_BHR EIS.pdf2.1 MB· Jul 27, 2026
Recreation Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf1.1 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Scenery Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf5.7 MB· Jul 29, 2026
Socioeconomics Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf1.1 MB· Jul 28, 2026
Traffic Technical Report_BHR EIS.pdf9.5 MB· Jul 29, 2026

20260727_Stakeholder Cover Letter_BHR EIS.pdf216 KB· Jul 27, 2026
Brian Head Resort Expansion Draft Environmental Impact Statement.pdf10.0 MB· Jul 23, 2026

Master Development Plan4 files

2700_BrianHeadMDP_11MAY2023_617067.pdf208 KB· May 12, 2023
Brian Head_2023 Master Development Plan Amendment.pdf15 MB· Jul 14, 2025
BrianHeadMDP_MgmtAreas_12022022.pdf2.0 MB· Mar 8, 2024
BrianHeadMDP_MgmtAreasRoadLifts.pdf6.5 MB· Mar 8, 2024

Notice of Intent Federal Register Notice1 file

20250715_BrainHeadNOIPublishedFRN_2025-13252.pdf209 KB· Jul 15, 2025

Scoping18 files

Detailed Proposed Action and Figures12 files

BrianHeadResortExpansion_DetailedProposedAction_07102025.pdf746 KB· Jul 10, 2025
Figure 1. Proposed Winter Improvements.pdf768 KB· Jun 25, 2025
Figure 10. Clockwise Skier Circulation.pdf1.1 MB· Jun 20, 2025
Figure 11. Snowmobile Re-route.pdf456 KB· Jun 20, 2025
Figure 2. Giant Steps to Brian Head Peak Pod.pdf658 KB· Jun 25, 2025
Figure 3. Sid's Peak to East Ridge Pod.pdf702 KB· Jun 25, 2025
Figure 4. Aspen Meadows to HWY 143 Pod.pdf704 KB· Jun 20, 2025
Figure 5. Navajo Ridge to Dry Lakes Pod.pdf656 KB· Jun 25, 2025
Figure 6. Connected Actions.pdf599 KB· Jun 19, 2025
Figure 7. Existing and Proposed Roads and Trails.pdf569 KB· Jun 20, 2025
Figure 8. Proposed Utilities.pdf477 KB· Jun 20, 2025
Figure 9. Skier Circulation_Counterclockwise.pdf1.1 MB· Jun 20, 2025

1950BrianHeadEIS_ScopingNoticeLetter_20250714signed.pdf193 KB· Jul 11, 2025
20250714_BH News Release.pdf236 KB· Jul 11, 2025
20250715_PublishedBrianHeadLegalNotice.pdf9.0 MB· Jul 15, 2025
Brian Head EIS - Scoping Open House Presentation_Revised.pdf7.7 MB· Jul 31, 2025
BrianHeadEIS_OpenHouseFlyer_07102025.pdf262 KB· Jul 10, 2025
Final Scoping Infographic_250703.pdf123 KB· Jul 1, 2025

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Heaps, Thomas
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Johnson, EricAmphibian Refuge
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Fitzpatrick, Renee
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Sheldon, Janine
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Green, Jennifer
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Pettus, Tav
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Golden, Mike
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Edward, N.
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publie, jean
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Smith, Bryan
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Morris, Benjamin
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Talley, Austin
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Fitzpatrick, Renee
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Osterhout, Andrew
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Decker, Michelle
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Sepe, Susan
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Voeller, Lisa
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Calloway, ClaytonBrian Head Town
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Kalar, Karleen
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Sheldon, Janine
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Howser, BretBrian Head Town
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ERROR, SHARRON
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Rink, Gary
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Allen, Stephen
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Love, Suzie
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Sepe, Susan
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Iron County, Anon
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Johnson, April
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Rafferty, NathanSki Utah/Utah Ski & Snowboard Assoc
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Saemisch, Michael
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Benson, Jacob
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Yarbrough, Andrey
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Oldroyd, Kelly
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Challis, Christine
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Snyder, ShannonU.S. EPA Region 8
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Twitchell, Maria
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Smith, SindyState of Utah, Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
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Steiner, Ron
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Nella, Marie
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kelly, shaun
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Whtimore, DavidCedar Sports: Outdoor Gear and Rentals
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Pettigrew, TomBrian Head Reosrt
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Jarvis, Karl
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Aparicio, Jennifer
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Brown, Dustin
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Stratton, Michael & Sheryl
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Sheldon, Janine
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Burton, DavidBurton Land and Livestock LLC
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Carlstrom, BrianNational Park Service
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Details

Analysis: Environmental Impact Statement
Counties: Iron
Last updated: 5/12/2026
Expected decision: 7/2027 (Estimated)
Contact: Matt Loscalzo
Email: Matthew.Loscalzo@usda.gov
Phone: 720-908-1213

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