No worries with skiing with packs on, we can store them in Eagles Nest or in the woods when we are skiing. And I can ski breck anyweekend and sleep at the house there, but this is special. We are going to be out of bounds where Vail can't do anything. Some people just don't appreciate how much fun winter camping can be- especially when it is just you and a girl. I think its going to be awesome. I'll let you guys know how it goes.