How far are you comfortable riding trail? It's quite a ways back if you want to get to the goods IMHO. I'd trailer personally, but I've seen all the trails out there already.
you might want to consider
highmountainadventures.com
they will put you MUCH closer to the best mountain riding.
The rest of the story is -We are renting a cabin IP, it's right by The Pines; and ideally would like to ride the sleds (from the rental place) to the place we are staying, and ride sleds to the riding area.
I'm experienced, but going with a buddy who is not and his 14 year old son. I'm sure these 2 will be happy on just trails; ideally would like to find a few open / easy play areas. I'm going with expectations of hanging with my buddy and his kid, just getting out and having fun with them. So no need to ride way back to the goods.
But just out of curiosity, how many miles is way back?
Easy enough to ride sleds from IP Adventures and riding to, let's just say The Pines? Should I change the rental to High Mountain?
Appreciate any suggestions you guys have based on the rest of the story.
thx!