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The Hauk study recommends a base area in Sec . 4 , <br /> some two miles from the preparation plant area , and notes <br /> that : <br /> "The terrain, old railroad grade and adjacent aspen- <br /> covered slopes that are relatively gentle and com- <br /> pletely free of avalanche hazards could be used for a <br /> network of maintained cross country ski trails similar <br /> to the successful operation at Ashcroft south of Aspen . <br /> "The location also provides an excellent distant view <br /> of the East Peak country back or east of Redstone as <br /> well as the precipitous slopes and peaks immediately to <br /> the south toward Huntsman Ridge . <br /> "Guided and signed cross country ski trail possi- <br /> bilities for day-long tours could include : <br /> --From the Section 4 site north to Dexter Park and <br /> down Dexter Creek into the South Branch of Thompson <br /> Creek. <br /> --From McClure Pass north to the head of Hayes <br /> Creek, then east along the Hayes Creek-Coal Creek <br /> divide to the slope below or west of the 9 , 663 ' point <br /> in Section 19 and then north-westerly to the plant or <br /> base area . " <br /> From: HAUK STUDY <br /> Alternate sites are being considered for a cross- <br /> country center . One site would utilize the No . 5 mine <br /> portal area and , potentially , buildings , for the center . <br /> The No . 5 mine road would provide access . Selection of the <br /> site would be in keeping with the Mid-Continent planning <br /> policy : namely , to utilize existing disturbed areas for ski <br /> facilities wherever possible . <br /> The alternate site , as suggested by the Hauk <br /> study , would be the base recommended for the cross-country <br /> ski trails -- namely , in Sec . 4 at the junction of Coal and <br /> -30- <br />