Accommodations: The beds are comfy and the outdoor shower received a “best shower ever” rating from our teenage daughter.Drive: We were thankful to have an AWD vehicle. The adventure begins when the paved road ends. Host: Kenneth is gracious and very accommodating. Our stay was impacted by the Cottonwood smoke that blew into town (late June 2026). We did not want to start a fire to make dinner because of the conditions and he allowed us to boil the water we needed to make our Mountain House meals. He also let us borrow utensils because we forgot ours.Tips: Pack everything you need, including drinking water. Once you are there, it’s unlikely that you’ll want to trek back to town. Headlamps are optional but helpful.