Welcome to the Coalition for Lifts on Snodgrass

The Coalition for Lifts on Snodgrass (CLS) was formed to show public support for the proposal by Crested Butte Mountain Resort to put lift-served skiing on Snodgrass Mountain.  The organizational meeting in February, 2010 followed the abrupt rejection of CBMR’s plan by the U.S. Forest Service, which cited what it perceived as a lack of public support for the proposal.  (Appeal of the Forest Service decision is now being considered.)

Discussion at the meeting focused on concerns for the economic viability of the Gunnison Valley, the need to strengthen the skiing-based economy, and the important role the proposed expansion by CBMR can play in that effort.  It was the consensus of the group that the organization is needed to show the Forest Service and other governmental entities that a large number of individuals and business owners support the CBMR proposal.

Members of CLS are residents of Colorado’s Gunnison Valley, part-time residents, property owners, business owners, visitors and others who support the CLS mission.  Membership is free, and we want you to join.  Click here for the membership form.

MISSION STATEMENT

We support the expansion of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort by putting lifts on Snodgrass Mountain in an environmentally responsible manner.  We believe this expansion will enhance and sustain the economic viability of the Gunnison Valley.