Vail Parking and Ski Storage Question

[plebe]

Hi -- I'm new to this forum and was hoping I might get some advice about my upcoming season in Vail.

I've taken time off from work and am moving out to West Vail on Dec. 1 for about 4 months to ski and am wondering what my best options are to get to and from the mountain. My place is about a 5 minute drive from the base area or a 1 minute drive to a parking lot where the shuttle stops. I would prefer to drive, but am guessing that parking at Vail is pretty expensive. Is this correct? Are there monthly or season-long parking passes to anyone's knowledge? Is the shuttle a convenient alternative? Lastly, does anyone know of any options to rent a ski locker on a long-term basis? Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[EMSC]

I would prefer to drive, but am guessing that parking at Vail is pretty expensive. Is this correct?

$25/day for the public parking garages. Anything free you have to shuttle bus in from.

Are there monthly or season-long parking passes to anyone's knowledge?

Not sure on the parking garages. There are longer term parking options in Vail, but unlikely you'd snag one for 4 months IMHO. They tend to go to long timers and very wealthy folks. (eg a few years ago Vail sold some close in parking spots just like real estate and they went for $250,000/spot :shock: )

Is the shuttle a convenient alternative?

Usually. They have decent frequency and sounds like you wouldn't be riding it for a very long trip anyway.

Lastly, does anyone know of any options to rent a ski locker on a long-term basis?

Total unknown by me on that one. I only know about their concierge service for overnight at he base of a couple lifts (not even sure what that costs actually, but you could look it up on Vail's website).

 

[plebe]

Oh, well, if they're only $250k I'll just pick one of those up... riiight.

Anyway, thanks for the help -- very much appreciated!

 

[yak]

Yep, the bus service in Vail is frequent, dependable, and runs late. No need to drive.