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When ski resorts release parking reservations

The good spots go fast. Here’s when each resort opens its next batch, sorted by what’s coming up soonest, with times in the resort’s own time zone.

ResortWhat opensWhenNext releaseCalendar
Alta
Alta, Utah
Weekend parking opens
Reservations for the following weekend or holiday period
Every Sunday at 3pm MTEvery Sunday at 3pm MTAdd
Arapahoe Basin
Colorado
Weekend parking reservations open
More reservations released for the upcoming weekend
Every Monday at 2pm MTEvery Monday at 2pm MTAdd
Brighton
Brighton, Utah
Weekend parking opens
A limited number of spaces for the coming weekend
Every Monday at 6pm MTEvery Monday at 6pm MTAdd
Brighton
Brighton, Utah
Next-day parking release (morning)
Remaining spaces for the next day. Also the day before each holiday date.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8am MTEvery Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8am MTAdd
Brighton
Brighton, Utah
Next-day parking release (afternoon)
Remaining spaces for the next day. Also the day before each holiday date.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2pm MTEvery Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2pm MTAdd
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, California
Extra parking reservations released
Spots for the upcoming weekend. Kirkwood doesn’t say what time.
Every Sunday (time not stated)Every Sunday (time not stated)Add
Kirkwood
Kirkwood, California
Extra parking reservations released
Spots for the following weekend. Kirkwood doesn’t say what time.
Every Friday (time not stated)Every Friday (time not stated)Add
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, California
Free weekend parking reservations open (first half)
Half of the free spots for the coming weekend or holiday period, plus carpool spots for 4 or more. Palisades hasn’t confirmed the first 2026–27 release date, so the first reminder (Dec 1) assumes the Tuesday before reservations start.
Every Tuesday at noon PTEvery Tuesday at noon PTAdd
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, California
Free weekend parking reservations open (second half)
The other half of the free spots for the coming weekend or holiday period.
Every Tuesday at 7pm PTEvery Tuesday at 7pm PTAdd
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Twin Bridges, California
Extra parking reservations released
Spots for the upcoming weekend. Sierra-at-Tahoe doesn’t say what time.
Every Sunday (time not stated)Every Sunday (time not stated)Add
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Twin Bridges, California
Extra parking reservations released
Spots for the upcoming weekend. Sierra-at-Tahoe doesn’t say what time.
Every Thursday (time not stated)Every Thursday (time not stated)Add
Solitude
Solitude, Utah
Weekend parking opens
Spots for the following weekend
Every Sunday at 6pm MTEvery Sunday at 6pm MTAdd
Stevens Pass
Washington
Free weekend parking reservations open (first release)
Half of the free reservations for the coming weekend or holiday period. Start and end are the Tuesdays before the first (Nov 27) and last (Mar 20–21) listed peak dates.
Every Tuesday at noon PTEvery Tuesday at noon PTAdd
Stevens Pass
Washington
Free weekend parking reservations open (second release)
The other half of the free reservations for the coming weekend or holiday period.
Every Tuesday at 7pm PTEvery Tuesday at 7pm PTAdd
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Upper Knoll parking reservations openNov 16, 2026 (time not stated)Nov 16, 2026 (time not stated)Add
Sundance
Sundance, Utah
Lot A reservations open
Spots for the week after next. The parking site also describes a 7-day rolling window, so check both.
Every Sunday at 5pm MTEvery Sunday at 5pm MTAdd

Reservation resorts without a fixed weekly release

These resorts sell spots on a rolling basis or haven’t posted a set release time. Here’s what each one says.

  • Crystal MountainReservationLast season the reservation system opened at midnight on November 22. Crystal hasn’t posted the 2026–27 opening date yet. Free reservations open on a rolling 7-day window, starting at midnight. Paid $10 reservations are open for the whole season. Reservations aren’t needed after noon.
  • HeavenlyReservationReservations for 2026–27 opened Oct 28 at 8am Pacific at parkheavenly.com. While spots remain, you can book right up to the time you arrive, even from the parking lot.
  • Mt. SeymourReservationThe resort hasn’t said when spots open.
  • NorthstarReservationReservations for 2026–27 opened Oct 28 at 8am Pacific at parknorthstar.com. You can book or change them all season, right up to when you arrive if spots are left. The resort doesn’t describe a weekly release.
  • Park City MountainReservationReservations go on sale in early November, and you can book right up to your arrival until a day sells out.
  • Snow ValleyReservationDay parking tickets went on sale Nov 2, 2026. Each ticket is for one date and one resort.
  • Whistler BlackcombReservationReservations for 2026–27 opened Nov 3 at 10am Pacific on the Whistler Blackcomb Parking site. You can hold up to two active reservations at a time, and you can cancel or change your plate until 8am on the day.

We list a release time only when the resort’s own page states it. Times can change mid-season, so the resort’s booking site has the final word.