You won't have any problems getting coverage near the shelter...it is right next to the Thruway, so cell phones and internet usually work.

That ridge does get a bit cold in the morning when the wind and mist whips over it.

You can download the first issues of DMZ, Y and many other Vertigo for free.

Of course they hide the link on their site(why, we may never know, but the early 1990's website might explain it) but if you look hard enough, they are there.