Hey all, I’m really looking fwd to TBG. Been to the Strawberry music fest a few times and ready for a new experiance. Diving from nor cal. Il be camping at Lawson Hill. looking fwd to meeting folks and and having a blast. I would like to get a hike or bike ride in if any one has a sugestion! Im also bringing my mandolin and hope to do some jammin.
TBG or bust.
I’ve been to Strawberry a few times myself, but Telluride is a lot different.
You’re gonna love the diversity that’s similar to Strawberry, and it may take you a while to take in the size difference. 
I know you’re going to have a great time, and I know you’ll enjoy the scenery. :cheers
Welcome aboard! :wave
I suggest that you hike or bike up to Bear Creek Falls. The trailhead is at the south end (downhill from the main drag) of Pine St. It’s relatively near the festival grounds and you can peek into the festival through the trees as you ascend. Actually…you may want to just hike it unless you are really into biking and can do high altitude. It’s a pretty good uphill grunt but worth it. It’s probably the most popular hike in town.
You are going to love this festival!
the ilium singletrack trail starts right by your camping. any local can show it to you. check with one of the parking/camping attendants.
Welcome aboard Steve… :wave
When are you leaving California? I’ll be on Hwy 50 on Sat or Sun 6/16or17. Perhaps we can caravan.
We also get together in Telluride Tom’s chat area every Monday night during my radio show, newbie questions are answered promptly.Maybe Tom can post the link to you for the chat room. Live stream to the show is below.
Ilium is a beautiful campground, you’re gonna have a blast.
:cheers
Steve, if you aren’t leaving CA until the the 20th, you are going to be late to the festival as it is and you won’t have time to get acclimated to the altiude before you take off hiking and biking… or are you staying after the festival to do some of that? Cuz i was gonna say that you would be missing music.
so… how long do you think it will take you to make the drive? (i am sure Hippie can confirm travel time for you. )
At any rate, welcome and enjoy!
LuAnna
19 and a half hours from San Francisco IF you really get on it and in the groove. :thumbsup
It takes about 21 hrs with two people and a dog. I gaurantee you’ll hurt the next day if you go directly through. Better to stop along the way and camp in a sweet spot.
:cheers :cheers
In other words…
Plan on a 30 hour trip. Time to get a decent rest along the way, stops for gas, food, and a stretch. It’s better to take your time and arrive safe and sound. :thumbsup
ouch 20 hrs on the Road …well come to think of it it was almost 20 hrs when i livedin AR …man that drive sucked
:cheers
But I can hear you guys yelling FFFEEESSSTTTIIIVVVAAALLL all the way out to the San Rafael Swell on I - 70 :flower :flower :flower How can I resist that siren’s call :huh :huh
20 hours? that’s about an average day for me :rolleyes :drive
Thanks
Hey folks, thanks for all the replys and great info. I wil be the guy riding through town on the Xtra cycle.
Stop me and say howdy!!
Hey All
I’m driving down from Ontario’s great white north for My first Telluride. I’ve been to Merlefest twice and now I want to check out others. I should be there on the 14th or 15th. I’m a lowlander so I’ll see how I handle the altitude.
Doug
it’ll be our first time to TBG as well…thanks for the information about altitude - we’ve been forewarned by the festival promoter to get there on wednesday so we’ll be able to breathe for our thursday and friday night shows…we’re up on the hill, so to speak, and not downtown…how much further up is the Mountain Village from downtown T-ride??? thanks, and we look forward to seeing fellow Strawberrians at our shows.
travis jones
www.houstonjones.com
OH LuAnna!!! Check out these bio’s for this band!!!
CHRIS KEE
A classically trained cellist with a degree in ethnomusicology, Chris is a busy Bay Area bassist, having opened for many a famous act as well as being an original member of THE WAYBACKS.
PETER TUCKER
Percussionist extraordinaire, who has worked with the latest, the greatest and the oldest, from THE MONKS to THE WAYBACKS and everything in between.
TRAVIS JONES
Popular blue-eyed Bay Area singer and guitarist, seen in many venues with bands such as LARGE AND IN THE WAY and who has worked closely over the years with leading Bay Area musicians.
GLENN “HOUSTON” POMIANEK
Bammie-Award winning lead guitarist who is also a co-founder of THE WAYBACKS and HEARTS ON FIRE.
Think I can drag you to this one LuAnna??? :lol :lol :lol
HiBanji from the Campus :pickin
Downtown Telluride is 8750 feet, and Mountain Village is close to 10000, so you’ll need some air! :eek
I’m a virgin to the TBF this year as well. We will be staying in the Mountain Village Condos with some friends. We won’t arrive until mid-day on Thursday. What do you recommend for the sun exposure? Also is there a local store, King Soopers/City Market near the condos or the festival where we can purchase food or should we make sure we bring everything with us from Denver area? Although we do love the music, we are not sure what else there is at the festival to do other than sit and listen to music (not very good at sitting all day), any suggestions??? I found your workshop list, is that near the music stage?
So many questions…so little time to prepare!!! :eek
Gen
There are grocery stores on both sides of town. No Soopers, no real fast food places cept pizza and mexi and a few others. Think small town.
The forum is chock full of all kinds activities to consider
Have fun!