More than 2,100 public comments were submitted on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Grand Targhee’s proposed expansion. The vast majority of these comments opposed the proposed expansion. However, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest indicated that they are planning to allow the  resort to expand its special use permit boundary by 694 acres (this increases the total permitted area to roughly 3,000 acres).

Grand Targhee Resort has been trying to expand its current boundaries since 2018, and WWA has been there since the beginning opposing expansion of the resort’s existing footprint. Expanding outside of the current resort boundaries threatens the wild, quiet backcountry experience that makes the area so special and has significant consequences for ecosystem integrity. Targhee’s proposal to expand into South Bowl and Mono Trees threatens grizzly bears, lynx, wolverine, bighorn sheep, and more—species that rely on intact, undeveloped, and quiet habitat. It also would take away treasured backcountry ski areas.

The release of the FEIS and draft Record of Decision (ROD) will initiate a 45-day objection period. This is an important part of the process. The formal objection period is a legal mechanism, not another comment box. Objections will only be accepted from individuals and organizations that previously submitted comments on the proposed project. Objections filed during this window must be reviewed by the Forest Supervisor before she can issue a final decision, making it one of the last meaningful opportunities for the public to shape this outcome.

Learn more about how you can engage and submit your comment by July 13, 2026.