Ski Area in Washington Reverses Controversial Parking Policy

Sometimes, the squeaky wheel really does get the grease. When a ski area East of Seattle announced the introduction of parking reservations for the 2025-2026 season, people were not stoked. The new plan required snowboarders and skiers to reserve parking in advance for $20 on all weekends and peak periods. That plan is no longer. “We’ve decided to maintain the 2024-2025 parking model for the 2025-2026 winter season,” Stevens Pass said on Instagram. “This means we’ll continue offering a mix of free and paid parking on weekends and during peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives. We will continue to reinvest all paid parking revenue into the parking and arrival experience.”

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This is a big change from the plan announced in the beginning of March, which would keep parking free on weekdays not considered peak season, but require reservations for…..

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