A little bit about Models in the Mountains 2020 (MIM 2020) The show is held at Chilao School, which is owned by the non profit foundation Redbird. Arts, cultural and environmental programs here are free both to organizers and to the public. Chilao School operates on donations. The school is located in a campground. But you don't have to rent a campsite if you plan on staying all or part of the weekend. You can camp here if you like. The configuration of the driveway favors smaller recreational vehicles, but we can usually find room for larger ones nearby. We have a sleepover in the school on Friday night.
A note about our local climate. It has absolutely changed over the past 100 years, 50 years, and 5 years. 100 years ago, at 5,265 feet, we had true alpine forest as evidenced by historic photos. We now have a sub-alpine-desert transition environment (literally, it transitions on the property). What will the weather be like for the show? We have no idea. But let's imagine it perfect...not too hot, not too cold, not windy. Just in case it isn't quite perfect, we recommend you bring a variety of clothing items, from summer to winter wear.
There is both telephone service and internet access at the caretaker residence, about 300 feet from the school. Cell phones do not work in the forest, so please let your loved ones know that you'll call or text them after you arrive.
A note about our local climate. It has absolutely changed over the past 100 years, 50 years, and 5 years. 100 years ago, at 5,265 feet, we had true alpine forest as evidenced by historic photos. We now have a sub-alpine-desert transition environment (literally, it transitions on the property). What will the weather be like for the show? We have no idea. But let's imagine it perfect...not too hot, not too cold, not windy. Just in case it isn't quite perfect, we recommend you bring a variety of clothing items, from summer to winter wear.
There is both telephone service and internet access at the caretaker residence, about 300 feet from the school. Cell phones do not work in the forest, so please let your loved ones know that you'll call or text them after you arrive.
