Originally Posted by
Reindeerflame
Booking early, as in 6 months out, is one option, but then the other option is just to wait until 10 days or so in advance of arrival.
That's definitely a strategy when you have the flexibility to make such plans a little over a week out. But even so, it's hit-or-miss. Several times this summer I've checked on Thursday for rooms at the lodge the following week Fri/Sat and have found it's still slim pickings.