Parking Reservation System at Arapahoe Basin, CO, Returns for 2025-26 Season Starting this past Saturday, January 17, parking reservations are now required at Arapahoe Basin. The delayed flip to paid parking landed on MLK weekend and will extend through May 3. Reservations will only be required on Saturdays and Sundays so guests can still enjoy free parking on weekdays. Reservations are $20 and open every Monday at 2 p.m. on Parkabasin.com. […] Industry News Noah Wehrman | January 20, 2026 1 Comment
Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, Unveils Controversial New Paid Parking System, Charging Up To $55 Per Day Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington, recently announced a sweeping overhaul of its parking policies, which will take effect on November 18. The resort is the latest to announce paid parking initiatives following a similar decision by Powder Mountain, Utah, last week. Related: New Season, New Costs: Ski Resorts Nationwide Implement Paid Parking Policies The resort is rolling out a tiered system that […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Introduce Paid & Free Parking Reservations at Kirkwood, CA, After Success at Heavenly & Northstar Based on the successes of Heavenly and Northstar’s reservations-based parking programs, Kirkwood will offer reservations on weekends and peak periods next year with a combination of free, paid, and carpool options. As the winter season of 2023/24 concludes, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are pleased to report positive outcomes from the new reservations-based parking programs effective during weekends […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, to Introduce Paid Parking and Reservation System for 2024/25 Season Yesterday, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, announced plans to implement paid parking and a reservation system for the 2024-25 winter season. Following the news of season pass sales, this development addresses the challenge of managing parking capacity on peak days. Related: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, 24/25 Season Passes On Sale Now From mid-December 2024 through early May 2025, Arapahoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2024 2 Comments
Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood, CA, to Raise Parking Prices This Winter Vail Resorts Inc. has announced new parking fees and reservations for California resorts Northstar, Heavenly Valley, and Kirkwood beginning mid-December. Following similar policies at Park City and other resorts, Vail hopes that these new policies will encourage carpooling and cut down on road congestion. However, with limited incentives for carpooling and a lack of public transportation options, it is unclear […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | November 20, 2023 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Introduces Reservation-Based Parking for the 2023/24 Winter Season Free & Paid Parking reservations will be required for all vehicles on weekends and holidays before 1 p.m. Palisades Tahoe is introducing a new reservation-based parking program for the 2023/24 winter season. The program is being implemented in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and elevate the overall guest experience and underscores the company’s commitment to the local community and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA, Holding Open House Today to Discuss Controversial New Paid Parking System Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA, has announced plans to host an open house on Wednesday, August 2nd, to discuss its new reservation-based paid parking system. The initiative is set to take effect during the 2023-2024 season and is part of the resort’s strategic response to tackle growing traffic and parking issues in the area. Related: Vail Resorts to Use Combination of […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces Reservation-in-Advance and Paid Parking for 23/24 Palisades Tahoe’s Comprehensive Plan to Combat Traffic & Parking Palisades Tahoe, CA, has announced its proactive approach to address the traffic impacts experienced during the past winter season. In preparation for the 2023/24 winter season, the resort will implement an innovative traffic and parking solution on weekends and holidays. The primary objective is to minimize arrival and departure traffic impacts […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 2, 2023 0 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Loses $50,000 in Revenue in 6 Hours When Parking System Fails Parking at Vail Mountain, CO, on busy days can be troublesome. This offseason, the town worked on solutions to make it better. Related: Vail Mountain, CO, Weighs Options to Improve Parking Experience, Including Dynamic Pricing Unfortunately, this ultimately ended up in rate increases and pass changes. But on Saturday, February 4, skiers and riders were pleasantly surprised when they received […] Industry News Brent Glogau | February 22, 2023 2 Comments
Controversial Paid Parking Helped Reduce Wait Times at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Over MLK Day Weekend The controversial paid parking introduced at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, this weekend was a great success, according to General Manager Bobby Murphy. Over the MLK Day weekend, traditionally one of the busiest weekends for ski resorts, the new system helped reduce wait times to get on the trails, MyNBC5 reports. “We’ve had a great weekend. We were fortunate to get […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2023 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Immediately Sold Out $450 Parking Pass That Doesn’t Guarantee a Spot The controversial $450 parking pass introduced by Vail Resorts-owned Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, sold out as soon as it went on sale last night. It’s not known how many of the passes were made available. Original announcement: Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Announces Season Parking Pass Will Cost $450 | Doesn’t Guarantee a Parking Spot The Park Stowe 22/23 season parking pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2022 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Announces Season Parking Pass Will Cost $450 | Doesn’t Guarantee a Parking Spot The days of rolling up to Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont at a time of your choice and arriving at non-paid parking spaces are dead and gone. Following an initial announcement in April, Stowe Mountain Resort this weekend revealed more details about its new paid parking for the upcoming season. The Park Stowe 22/23 season parking pass will be available from October […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 3, 2022 0 Comments
Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Confirms Parking Charge Will Be $25 This Winter Park City Mountain Resort, UT, will charge for parking this winter, the resort confirmed in a statement yesterday. A reservation system will be in effect from December 12, 2022, through April 2nd, 2023, and will include $25 paid parking as well as some free parking. Incentives will be available for those carpooling or using transit, reports the Park Record. “This plan […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2022 0 Comments
Stowe, VT (Vail Resorts), Will Charge $30 to Park on Weekends Next Season Last month Stowe Mountain Resort general manager Bobby Murphy revealed that the Vail Resorts owned ski area would be charging for parking next season. What he didn’t tell us was how much. An update on the resort’s website today reveals that the price will be $30 per space. Per day. We are implementing a new parking plan for the 2022-23 winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2022 1 Comment
Paid Parking Plans in Avon, CO to be Introduced Next Season Due to Crazy Traffic to Neighboring Vail As ski season is beginning to dwindle, the town of Avon is considering a paid parking plan in order to manage traffic for next season. After an influx of traffic this past ski season, the small town neighboring Vail experienced an explosion of visitors. Particularly those looking for parking with access to the free ski shuttle. Roads along the shuttle’s […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 31, 2022 1 Comment
Deer Valley Resort, UT, Considering Paid Parking Deer Valley Resort in Utah is known for being one of the first resorts to offer free parking to its visitors. This has become a large part of the resort’s mission to give first-class service to skiers who come to the mountain. However, this might all be about to change. Related: Alta Ski Area, UT Now Requiring Paid Reservations for […] Haleigh Hafner | February 14, 2022 5 Comments
It Will Now Cost You $50 to Park For the Day at Colorado’s Most Popular 14er Beginning July 30, hikers to Colorado’s Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch trailheads will be required to take the free shuttle or reserve a parking space. These efforts are part of a pilot program for Summer 2021 to help address issues with limited parking and access at Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch Trailheads. Related: Quandary Peak Becomes Most Popular 14er In […] SnowBrains | July 27, 2021 4 Comments
Northstar, CA Responds to Angry Complaints | “Paid Parking Will Improve the Guest Experience” Northstar California Resort’s recent announcement that they plan to charge for parking at the resort was met so much criticism from patrons that the resort has had to respond to those complaints. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season The resort announced that it would charge ($10 weekdays, $20 weekends) for parking at the Village View parking […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 13 Comments