$55 to park at a closed resort to access commonwealth basin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

The land that the parking lot(s) is on is owned by Ski Lifts Inc. not the Forest Service. Are you saying that Ski Lift Inc. shouldn’t be allowed to charge for parking on land that they own and plow so that their customers have a place to park?

---

This is correct. The parking lot is is privately owned, so charging for parking is their right.

I have concerns about what this will mean for future "parking permits" with respect to my season pass, but my hope is that this policy cuts down on losing 1/8 of parking in Lot 4 on the weekends to non-resort users. Parking won't be expanded, so starting with this policy is better than requiring carpooling to park. I think that is the next step for the Alpental lots.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640

[emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]][emoji637][emoji640][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]][emoji638][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]]]I ain’t paying $[emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]] to ski Kendall nob. Just sayin. I’ve been skiing Washington for a half century and counting.

---

You should know there is better ski touring to be had than Snoqualmie Pass then.


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

And while we’re at it, $ 10 for a slice of pie for the people? But damn it’s delicious.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz

You’re talking peak #s. I’m talking about having a walk in icy/rainy non instagram times ie the normal shit

---

So you want real time dynamic pricing for parking on private property, when the private property owner pretty clearly just wants to reserve parking for their paying customers.



Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz

Ski lift inc wouldn’t have the opportunity to charge for parking without the publicly funded roads that provide access to those private lands.

---

I share your anger, but this argument is true for all private parking and could be extended to any business.

We're sort of fucked with too many assholes like me and a small but virulently vocal group that ignores the logging and mining interests but has a complete shitfit meltdown about the possible extension of recreational options in the Cascades.

The problem is to be able to find a viable media stream to promote the plans for more parking, access and lifts in the Cascades, particularly the Puget Sound. With supply and demand for access, the current gestalt only allows for the few resources to become increasingly unaffordable for those of us paying most of the taxes.

Of course I know. But Kendall fun zone is easy in and out and maybe get back to work in the afternoon. Can’t say that about Stevens or xtal or baker from the big Seattle metro.

And like I said, it’s not about big pow crowds.

It’s only the worry of the weekend warrior. Reality is that there’s a lot of empty lifts most of the time and somebody’s got to pay for the new lnvestments. That c2 cable wasn’t going to last forever.

.

Fuck man. I just paid $65 to park at Lumen Field and took a publicly funded road to get there.

Shit sucks.


Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forums

Well when Covid shut things down there were still folks getting out. One guy biked to baker and had a gun pointed at him here in my hood. Never forget. Like after Oso. Locals remember.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by SorryBro

This is correct. The parking lot is is privately owned, so charging for parking is their right.

I have concerns about what this will mean for future "parking permits" with respect to my season pass, but my hope is that this policy cuts down on losing 1/8 of parking in Lot 4 on the weekends to non-resort users. Parking won't be expanded, so starting with this policy is better than requiring carpooling to park. I think that is the next step for the Alpental lots.

---

For the not last time, I’m not talking about busy weekends. I’m talking about parking in the lots when the lifts aren’t even spinning. I thought that was clear. The alternative is parking on the road which will piss off the truckers or parking in the cabin access roads, hey that’s some nice new riprap shoring up the bridge that almost washed out a few years ago.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz

Ski lift inc wouldn’t have the opportunity to charge for parking without the publicly funded roads that provide access to those private lands.

---

OK, I guess the movie theater owes me a free seat cuz I'm driving there on a public road?

Have you considered yelling at clouds?

https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2l...s8Mf/giphy.gif

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz

For the not last time, I’m not talking about busy weekends. I’m talking about parking in the lots when the lifts aren’t even spinning. I thought that was clear.

---

Pre season preparations can be challenging with the public running around on your ski area. In a lot of ski states you can be hit with a theft of services ticket if you aren't welcome, even on NF lands. Having uphill policies at ski areas is a privilege and not a right.

I don't like the current state of the ski industry either but it is what it is. It was a different world just 20-25 years ago. There's too many damn people today and that has a trickling affect on everything.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

You should know there is better ski touring to be had than Snoqualmie Pass then.


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

---

wtf say it in Nokian hakkapelletes

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

You should know there is better ski touring to be had than Snoqualmie Pass then.


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

---

wtf say it in Nokian hakkapelletes

Sorry for the double post, rules.

fuck it bro just find some conveniently located roadside fs land and put some barbed wire up with official looking notices claiming its actually your land and you'll have your own private parking lot. come to find out, the fs is cool with that shit.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640

[emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]][emoji637][emoji640][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]][emoji637][emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]]]For the not last time, I’m not talking about busy weekends. I’m talking about parking in the lots when the lifts aren’t even spinning. I thought that was clear. The alternative is parking on the road which will piss off the truckers or parking in the cabin access roads, hey that’s some nice new riprap shoring up the bridge that almost washed out a few years ago.

---

Have you checked with the Summit to see if you have to pay on days that the lifts aren’t spinning?


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

Have you checked with the Summit to see if you have to pay on days that the lifts aren’t spinning?


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

---

No I’m not the one that changed the deal.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

Have you checked with the Summit to see if you have to pay on days that the lifts aren’t spinning?


Sent from my iPhone using [emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji640][emoji638][emoji638][emoji638]]TGR Forums

---

No I’m not the one that changed the deal. I’m just commenting on the policy announcement as it was made. I’m not a lawyer nor an employee of the summit or the forest service. Just a dude that likes to ski.

Sometimes at the end of the year if it’s gone ok and I have a little xtra I spread it around to the nwac. Appreciate the effort made to keep the roads open and the weather stations functioning. These real estate tycoons taking over feels like a kick in the nuts sometimes given they’ve got a lot more than me.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Markeyz

Ski lift inc wouldn’t have the opportunity to charge for parking without the publicly funded roads that provide access to those private lands.

---

You might have a point if the road was solely for the benefit of the mountain. But I think I90 has other purposes as well…

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Have you considered yelling at clouds?

https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2l...s8Mf/giphy.gif

---

:smile:

Pretty much everytime I go to Muir.