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November 29, 2017
To: Jennifer Phalen and Jessica Garrow
From: Gorsuch Haus
Re: Significant and Qualitative Criteria for Lift Evaluation
As you have requested, we are providing feedback on the list of items that are significant and/or
qualitative criteria that Gorsuch Haus believes should be addressed with any option.
Criteria #1: Lodge Potential Any lift option that requires extensive setbacks and subsequent grading
requiring the modification of the site to such an extent that a quality lodge and public space could
not be constructed would not be supported as a replacement for the existing Lift 1a.
Criteria #2: No Mid-Point Terminal A lift option with mid-point lift loading station, near the existing
Lift 1a terminal location using a detachable lift, is not supported. The terminal size, site plan and
grading impacts, vertical and skiing implications of a mid-point load terminal site would result in an
unacceptable site for lodging use and skier/pedestrian circulation. An aerial people mover
connection lift from Dean Street to a higher lift location, such as cabriolet or pulse lift is acceptable
Criteria #3: Impossible Conditions Any lift option resulting in conditions impossible to implement
would not be supported; such as:
• Historic preservation goals that would prevent lift construction and/or inhibit skier safety
in the ski run
• Property ownership or use easements that are not committed and able to be secured as
needed
• Conditions that would inhibit lift, operation or skiing due to property restrictions
• Unobtainable variances making lift construction unfeasible
Criteria #4: Informal Review Lift option(s) supported by the stakeholders must undergo a
preliminary, informal review by the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board to determine
viability
Criteria #5: Repeat Skiing and Ski Access to Bottom Terminal Ensure that the ski run that provides
access to the bottom terminal for repeat skiing is wide enough to retain a quality ski experience. A
marginal, narrow, or otherwise constrained corridor between buildings will be an impediment to
lodging upgrades, neighborhood redevelopment, and the larger objective of improving the 1a side
of the mountain. Focusing on repeat skiing is the priority to serve Aspen Mountain, rather than
creating a narrow chute which would result in a dysfunctional mountain portal and community loss.