Camping out to get the first chair of the season is, well, an interesting choice. While personally, I couldn't be convinced to do such a thing, hats off to the skiers so dedicated to getting the very first chair of the season that they'll camp out the night before.
Nothing says 'die-hard' like freezing your buns off all night to ride a chairlift.
Camping out for first chair can be a hazardous endeavor with the obvious exposure to the elements involved. However, most folks don't consider wildlife