A: Over the past few seasons, we’ve learned a lot about how parking and arrivals impact the guest experience, especially on our busiest days. Reservations have been very effective in helping us manage our parking resources, and that is why we will be requiring reservations for all guests on most weekends and holiday periods for the 2026/27 season. These updates are designed to help improve the flow of arrivals, predictability, and the overall guest experience, while encouraging and incentivizing carpooling. This plan builds on guest feedback and operational learnings from Stevens Pass as well as resorts across the industry.

A: This updated parking plan requires reservations for most weekends and holiday periods, which is similar to what we announced last spring. However, the biggest difference with this updated plan is that the majority of parking reservations will be free, including introducing new free reservations available weekly ahead of weekends and holiday periods, in addition to free advanced reservations available for carpool guests. Paid parking reservations will also still be available for guests who want to plan in advance but are unable to carpool.

A: We are confident this is the right next step for Stevens Pass to prioritize the parking and arrivals experience, while offering greater flexibility and encouraging more sustainable travel during our busiest times. That said, we will always continue to learn, adjust, and listen to guest feedback to improve our operations.

A: Weekends and holiday periods are our most popular and busiest times at the resort when we typically reach capacity in all our parking lots. For the 2026/27 season, this includes the following dates when reservations will be required: November 27-29 (if the resort is open) December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-31 January 1-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24, 30-31 February 6-7, 13-15, 20-21, 27-28 March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21

A: Weekends are defined as Saturdays and Sundays.

A: Skiers and riders arriving prior to 10 a.m. on most weekends and holiday periods will need a reservation to park. All guests with reservations should arrive prior to 10 a.m. otherwise those reservations/spaces may be released. While reservations are only required prior to 10 a.m. on peak days, our parking often remains at capacity until the afternoon, so we encourage guests without a reservation to arrive after 2 p.m. and visit us during night skiing and riding operations.

A: Parking operations will continue to be managed on site with the support of a third-party parking partner. Clear signage, advance communication, and staff support will help guide guests through the process. Additional details will be shared ahead of the season.

A: All summit lots (plus Yodelin when needed) will be included in this updated parking plan, requiring reservations on most weekends and holidays. Lot F remains the RV overnight camping lot, and RV reservations are required.

A: Yodelin will be included in this updated parking plan, requiring reservations on most weekends and holiday periods when reservations at the summit are full.

A: At this time, shuttle service is limited to satellite lots at Yodelin and only when needed.

A: Reservations have been very effective in helping us manage our parking, and that is why we will be requiring reservations for all guests on most weekends and holiday periods for the 2026/27 season, with a mix of free, paid, and free carpool reservations. On non-peak days when volume is lower, there isn’t currently a consistent need to require reservations.

A: On non-peak weekdays, parking remains free and first-come, first-served, with no reservations required.

A: We monitor road, weather, and operational conditions closely. When significant delays occur, we may extend reservation hold times. Updates will be shared through our parking text alerts and official channels.

A: No. While we will require reservations on most weekends and holidays for the 2026/27 season, the majority of our parking still remains free. These updates are designed to help us best manage the parking and arrivals experience, reduce park out events, and encourage more sustainable travel during our busiest times. We would consider it a success if most guests park for free by carpooling. Net proceeds from parking are intended to be reinvested back into the parking and arrivals experience at Stevens Pass.

A: No, not at this time