Things you will need and know about
Enjoy yourself. Wildlife & Hiking
- Wildlife remain Wild…..Please do not approach or feed:
Elk, Deer, Antelope, Marmot, Coyote, Bear, Mountain Lion, Moose, Badger, Eagles, Wolf - Never hike alone, always take pepper spray for protection
- Children must be accompanied by adult when hiking
- Respect God’s creation
- Please stay on established trails
- Please do not pick the wildflowers
- Please do not disturb rocks or break branches off the trees
- Please do not climb on Rim Rock, it is very deceiving and dangerous
- Emergency only pooping in the woods, please bury!
- Please do not leave food outside as it attracts critters and wild animals you rather view at a distance!
Other things you need to know
- Travel directions: Please use the written directions to find MVM, the physical address via Apple Maps or MapQuest is not always representative of the actual location.
- No cellular phone service available
- Internet service is available for emergency WiFi calling
- 33 miles to the nearest Emergency room (Buffalo Wy)
- Please be respectful of neighbors, obey speed limit signs
- Helmets are required when riding ATV’s or bicycles
- Open air fire pit available when fire bans are not in force
- Fires allowed in designated sites (Rings) only!
- Absolutely/Positively No smoking or fireworks!!!
- Fun is available EVERYWHERE!!
Things you need to know about Mountain View Cabin
- Check-in is no earlier than 2:00 pm
- Check-out is no later than 11:00 am
- All electrical (less the Refrigerator) is controlled via an “On/Off” push button located at the entrance
- Please push “Off” button when leaving
- Please conserve, water is limited at 8000’ elevation
- Please do not leave water running while doing dishes, brushing teeth, etc.
- Please use the 5 minute shower light as a timer for shower length
- Full home facilities
- Refrigerator/freezer, full kitchen, full bath, wood stove for heat
- Please treat cabin, property, kitchenware with respect
- Please remove shoes at entrance
- Barbecue grill available for use
- Please close all windows during rainstorms and as you leave
- Please do not litter
- I humbly request that the cabin be cleaned by the current family in preparation for the next family. Clean bedding and all necessary. Cleaning products are available in the retreat cabin.
- Recommended items to bring:
- smiles
- groceries before arriving in Buffalo, pricing is high in Buffalo
- house slippers (for use in the cabin)
- hiking boots if hiking, and a light jacket (early and late summer guests)
- Notification of Arrival: Please text 307.660.0330 as you leave Buffalo or TenSleep to provide a heads up of ETA. Upon initial arrival, please proceed beyond the ministry cabin approximately 300' to the turnaround. I will meet you there and then walk back to provide your orientation to the cabin.
- Maximum family size of 8 without prior approval
- Only open spring through mid-September
- Forewarning, water is a limited resource on the mountain, please be prepared to use water sparingly
- Sorry, no washer or dryer available due to limited water, please plan accordingly. Personal W/D available in emergency situations.
- Final 1/4 mile beyond the final cattle guard is steep with sometimes loose gravel, recommending all wheel drive. Maintain a safe speed while swinging wide at each of 4 quick turns.
- Upon arrival, please proceed to the turn-around area 300' beyond the ministry cabin
Due to overwhelming reservation requests, please allow 3 years between reservation requests to allow other families to enjoy this retreat ministry.