I'm really glad to see this thread and the posts, therein. Without knowing much except we liked the Phoenix area, once, I reserved time at Picacho Peak and Lost Dutchman for our first snowbird experience. We will be there starting late Jan through late March. Hoping for milder weather than the 12 degrees we have here, currently. Hoping the trip down is uneventful. I'm about 92% eager and about 8% anxious about it. I think part of my anxiety comes from reading all the horror stories on this forum! I probably have more "extra" parts than I will ever use. And of course, nothing you prepare for ever happens! That's called Murphy's Law!
Safe camping and travels everyone! Happy New Year!