FRISCO, Colo.—The U.S. Forest Service has delayed for six months a draft environmental study on a proposed expansion of the Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Officials say the draft will be released early next winter. They delay came after more than 100 people filed comments on the plan.
The resort wants to develop new ski terrain on 450 acres on Peak 6.
Critics raised concerns about the impacts on the quality of life in nearby communities, including traffic, parking and housing. Loss of wildlife habitat was another concern.
Supporters say the expansion would relieve crowding on existing ski terrain.
White River National Forest officials say the draft report has not been put on hold but say they don’t want to rush it.
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Information from: Summit Daily News,
