Thanks for sharing your adventure. Other than this site I have never done and don't do any other social media, but I joined Snow and Mud after a friend told me about the sledding area updates. However, it's things like this that keep me checking in from time-to-time, not the million and one...
I have a 2017 3500HD Denali Duramax with 250,000k and it runs like a top. Lifetime fuel economy is 13.8l/100k and 2021 year-to-date is 13.4l/100k. Obviously mostly highway miles with about 25k towing a 30' enclosed and another 10k or so with a 16' car hauler. Really nice to set the cruise in...
I also recommend the domed roof Shelter Logic. I put up a 12'x15'x25' at the cabin 7 years ago and have had zero issues. I did get the higher mm thickness cover and went with dark green to absorb heat from the sun to help shed the snow, and like Ferniesnow there have been some impressive piles...