Originally Posted by
rccardr
Band a couple of guys together and chip in on a Kalispel Air BnB and rental car if needed. Drive a short way to Kila for the start, leave the car there, drive it back to the BnB after. Only one night at Hot Springs and less backy-forthy driving. No room left at the house we rented, but it was pretty easy to find one.
Regardless of where you stay, Kila is a tiny community with no hotels or other places to stay that I know of, so you'll be driving to the start no matter where you stay. It's a 75 minute drive from Hot Springs. By staying three nights (Friday-Sunday) in Hot Springs you can leave all your stuff in one place.
Any Air BnB place will almost assuredly be nicer than Symes Hot Springs. For me, the skankiness has a certain appeal.
Regardless, there'll be a big party in Hot Springs Saturday night, and it'll be great seeing old friends and meeting new Forum members!