With every opening day, people are lining up earlier and earlier to ensure they get First Chair. Mt. St. Louis Moonstone saw the first die-hards at creep out at noon the day before the lifts started turning. Only the essentials were brought for the overnight stay, and included sleeping bags, pilsners, and smokes. One rider even bought a season pass to ensure that he wouldn’t be sent back to the ticket windows on his way to the chair.