A few notables. Billy Bob Sno Park is not always accessible. We got lucky that it was JUST plowed to it, but you might find yourself a long way away if you cannot get there. Second, the skin in is a long one, even for experience skiers, so plan on leaving no later than 8 AM, since you will almost invariably landing at dark, which complicates your experience. Third, the gate that you have to open to get into the LO was frozen shut. We had to work for 45 minutes to open said gate. In the wind, snow, cold. Not pleasant. So prepare for that. The bathroom is also very far away, so prepare for that trip every time from the LO up and down what coudl be VERY icy stairs and it is a long way up and down. The oven was not working and heating up the regulator didn't work. So prepare to eat/cook from the wood stove. The wood stove DOES NOT heat the LO that much, so bring tons of warm clothes and very warm bags. On the plus side, it was clean, had power for devices (BYO cords), and had ways to melt snow (pots), and a very tidy space. All to say, this is an amazing spot, but reading all the folks who drove there up until we got there, and 10 days passed between then and when we skied, I can see why folks generally have bailed on their reservations (though I suggest the FS work on that -- we got the last day open when we did it in Nov and yet it seems so cheap and easy that folks are reserving and have zero reason to cancel). All to say, it made for a memorable experience, but I would really encourage folks to think hard about this trip due to the length, start very early, and prepare for lots of surprises when you get there.

A few notables. Billy Bob Sno Park is not always accessible. We got lucky that it was JUST plowed to it, but you might find yourself a long way away if you cannot get there. Second, the skin in is a long one, even for experience skiers, so plan on leaving no later than 8 AM, since you will almost invariably landing at dark, which complicates your experience. Third, the gate that you have to open to get into the LO was frozen shut. We had to work for 45 minutes to open said gate. In the wind, snow, cold. Not pleasant. So prepare for that. The bathroom is also very far away, so prepare for that trip every time from the LO up and down what coudl be VERY icy stairs and it is a long way up and down. The oven was not working and heating up the regulator didn't work. So prepare to eat/cook from the wood stove. The wood stove DOES NOT heat the LO that much, so bring tons of warm clothes and very warm bags. On the plus side, it was clean, had power for devices (BYO cords), and had ways to melt snow (pots), and a very tidy space. All to say, this is an amazing spot, but reading all the folks who drove there up until we got there, and 10 days passed between then and when we skied, I can see why folks generally have bailed on their reservations (though I suggest the FS work on that -- we got the last day open when we did it in Nov and yet it seems so cheap and easy that folks are reserving and have zero reason to cancel). All to say, it made for a memorable experience, but I would really encourage folks to think hard about this trip due to the length, start very early, and prepare for lots of surprises when you get there.