I am a new private pilot (around 150 hours) and new airplane owner I own a 1949 Cessna 140A. I recently purchased a set of Federal A-1500 skis, along with all the nuts and bolts for my plane. So, no I have a little buyers remorse. So a few questions:

1. Should I obtain some dual instruction in ski flying? If so, where?
2. While we get a good share of snow, my airport KVLL plows the runway. So, I might have to relocate for the winter (or depart when the runway is still snow covered).
3. Is it difficult to find fuel en route?

I would like to fly-into some remote lakes, a ski plane fly in (maybe Oshkosh in January) etc. But I may end up having to ship the skis, fly into a local airport and switch over to skis for the trips. Is this practical? Unfortunately, wheel ski's are outside of my price point. What is everyone else doing?

Thanks in advance,

Daniel