We dug in at the last rock formation on the ridge about 100' from the end of it. We left a BD nut in the rock we could not get out. If you find it, and can get it out, please send it back :) If you can't get it out, it makes the night feel much better. We dug through the snow until we hit ice then had to take out a bunch of ice to get the tent to fit. Watch that first step in the morning.