Solitude Mountain Resort Cancels Paid Parking on Fridays

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Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah has announced that it will offer free and unreserved parking on Fridays for the rest of the season. Paid parking and reservations will remain in place on Saturdays and Sundays. The resort says the move is in response to a notably slow ski season with lower-than-average snowfall.

Why it matters

Parking reservations and paid parking have been controversial topics at ski resorts, with some skiers missing the days of arriving without advance planning. Solitude's decision to roll back its system on Fridays shows that these programs can be flexible, especially when demand declines.

The details

Solitude's paid parking program charges $35 for vehicles with 1-3 passengers, while carpools with 4 or more passengers can park for free. The resort plans to cancel existing Friday reservations and issue refunds. This change comes as Solitude and other Utah resorts have seen a slow start to the ski season due to below-average snowfall.

• Solitude's paid parking and reservation system will remain in place on Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of the season.
• Solitude plans to cancel existing Friday parking reservations and issue refunds.
• Solitude's parking reservations will end after April 11, 2026.

What’s next

A storm system is expected to bring a foot or more of snow to Solitude and other Utah resorts through February 12, which could help boost skier demand.