I’ve seen a few topics about what to bring, but this first-timer has a few specific questions about some of the littler things.
Being from Minnesota, we’re used to mosquitos to eating us alive if caught without bug spray. Is this something we’ll have to worry about in Telluride? (We’ve never been to CO! :wave ) We’d like to do some hiking. What about other wildlife? Poisonous snakes, etc…
I know campfires are not allowed on campsites (we’re planning on staying on the high school grounds.) What’s the best way to cook food? Or should we bring food that doesn’t require cooking? Any suggestions about what food to bring? Even if we’re not cooking… How do we heat up water for a french press? (GOTTA HAVE COFFEE!!)
What about a swim suit?
I play the violin… Should I bring it with me? How safe is it to leave my baby on the campgrounds? :rolleyes
Is there somewhere to fill up a 5 gallon collapsible water jug? We’d rather refill one of those than buy small plastic bottles.
No worries about bugs, snakes…in 22 years the worst I’ve had is a porcupine rummaging around camp. Depends on where you’re camping though. If you’re down in Ilium I could see issues with bears maybe, but I’ve never heard anything along those lines. There will be about 15 minutes each evening when it’s finally cool enough for the bugs to emerge, and not cold enough to drive them to ground yet where you may see a few critters…just enough to make you feel a little homesick
No campfires, but campstoves are fine. And there’s plenty of good coffee in town
I don’t know if there’s any need for a swimsuit if you’re out at the High School…maybe someone else will know. Although if it’s hot and dry enough, we might get treated to a Fire Department dousing at the festival, so anything is possible
Definitely bring your instrument. You’ll find lots of other people doing the same to play with, and while there’s always concerns about instrument safety, and once in a great while you hear of someone’s baby sprouting legs, it’s a rarity…I would imaging especially at someplace like the High School it’s safe.
I know other campgrounds have facilities to refill 5 gal jugs, so I imagine the High School does as well…anyone know for sure?
:wave Being from FestiSota as well, I’ve not used bug spray @ TBF. I have used sunscreen. After that, I’ve used sunscreen again. And again. Haven’t seen much trouble in any day hikes I’ve taken (common routes etc). I’ve camped @ HS before and it is quite nice (quiet zone). Camp stove is what you need. We do lots of sandwiches, cold meat, and hot (lots of pork, of course). There’s sooooo much music to watch, I find little time to play myself, tho I do bring my guitar and have it in my tent. (not an expensive on fersure) Free water is readily available. Any quick drying clothing is a fine plan. When it’s hot, it’s hot! Then it gets cold! Be prepared for any season!
Haha… I would call it a fiddle if I played it that way. I’ve only ever played classical music, so to call it a fiddle would seem an injustice to those with the real talent. If I bring it with me, though, I’ll definitely break out of the classical box.
I’ve lived in Minnesota my whole life. I LOVE Duluth, but I’m currently in Minneapolis. I’ve been itching for a move lately. I love MN, but we’ll see if Colorado feels like it could be home. I have a feeling the mountains might be a little too irresistible.
And thanks to everyone! This is all incredibly helpful! Can’t wait for June!!
My boyfriend and I are a little confused about parking. If we do stay at the High School campground, do we also need to buy a vehicle pass to park somewhere? It looks to me like parking is free unless you want the car at the actual campsite with you, which we wouldn’t be able to do at High School anyway. But he’s saying we need to pay for ourselves AND the car to be at the festival at all, unless we want to park in town and shuttle to the festival.
So, what’s the process like? And are we able to drive onto the High School grounds to drop stuff off and then park elsewhere, or will we be making a few trips back and forth?
No you don’t buy a vehicle pass in order to stay at the high school. You will arrive, park adjacent to the high school, carry your belongings to the space (they grant you plenty of time to move all your gear approximately several hundred yards) that you choose on the playing field. After you find your spot, they will have you move your car either in town (a 5 minute walk from the high school) or above the valley floor in Mtn Village once town parking fills up. If you arrive by Monday prior to Thursday start, you will be able to park in town. By about Tuesday sometime, parking starts to fill up and you have to drive up to Mtn Village. There you take the gondola down, which is about a 12 minute ride, and approximately 10 minute walk back to high school. There are showers at the high school, and they serve breakfast each a.m. for a small fee to generate revenue for the high school. It’s a great place to camp. Soft grass, right across the street from the Village Market grocery store, the Galloping Goose is free transportation to take you to the other side of town where the festival is, that’s about a five minute leisurely ride. And you can hike Jud Weibe trail which is right close to where you are camping.
Data: “Town Park” is the recreation area for the Town of Telluride and should not be confused with the phrase “parking in town”.
Data: The Town of Telluride is about 8/10 ths of one mile long and most of the buildings are contained in “roughly” a 20 square block area.
Summary: A short walk to the park is not always a “walk in the park” at 8,750 ft. Above Sea Level, especially the first few days in town!
Almost like
“Hey look at those falls right there at the end of town. That doesn’t look too far. Let’s go!”
many hours later
“Wow. That’s a lot farther than I thought.”
My brother, Hootch, sent me a huge list my first year. I wish he’d post it on here. It was very helpful. Off the top of my head:
LOTS of quarters for showers (if in Town Park campground) :thumbsup So you don’t smell.
Bathing Suit (as others have mentioned)
Warm clothes for night including hat, mittens, long underwear
Summer type clothes for daytime
Lawn chairs (high and low)
A propane heater for your tent
Tent, sleeping bag, cot or air mattress
Moisture cream for feet and body (very dry there)
Hats and Sunscreen
Hula hoop if you have one
Food/Booze :cheers
Camera :flower
Tie Dye and plenty of it!
Telluride High School Campground
Requires 4-day Festival pass
* This is our quiet, family campground.
[b]Tent camping only.[/b]
* Location: fields adjacent to Telluride High School at 725 West Colorado Ave (about 0.7 miles from the festival grounds).
[b]* Opens: 8am on Wednesday, June 15[/b]
* Closes: noon on Monday, June 20
* Because this campground is located on Telluride School District property,
[b] no alcohol or tobacco is allowed anywhere in the campground.[/b]
This will be strictly enforced in accordance with all state and federal laws. Any violations will be reported immediately to the Telluride Sheriff and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
* Tent stakes longer than 6" are prohibited to protect irrigation systems.
* Serviced by free shuttle.
* No vehicles are allowed on the field.
i was wondering the same thing about parking at illium? where do you park and how far away is it? was thinking of storing some food stuffs there throughout the week but am not sure how far away it will be.
Same question! In fact, this is our first year and we are staying at Mary as well. Me and my best friend are arriving early Tues to try and get a firepit and since its just the two of us, you guys are more then welcome to share our spot. Plus I saw you are making grill cheese sandys, which pretty much seals it for me :wave You can add me on FB at Facebook if you would like.
