Last month, we reported on parking issues on Snoqualmie Pass. In short, wintertime backcountry users have limited opportunities to find near trailhead parking. The problem (no surprise here) is complex. Further, it echoes patterns found throughout much of the mountainous U.S. as people tap into the winter backcountry scene—a parking spot in winter can be…
Advocacy Around Winter Parking for Backcountry Skiers/Riders in Washington
A map showing Washington State's sno-parks. Image: ARCGIS.com
Response
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In addition to the paid parking at Crystal and Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass has introduced parking reservations and has continued to restrict access to lots that are typically used by area locals and ski tourists. Other access to backcountry terrain along Stevens Pass is essentially just pull offs alongside the highway. The general sentiment around here is that you need a snowmobile to access decent skiing. I’d love to keep my adventures human powered, but options are increasingly limited for people like myself.
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