If you are coming from the southeast then you may find the lack of humidity disturbing.
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If you are coming from anywhere not at elevation then you might find the lack of oxygen disturbing.
Many artists have oxygen tanks on stage, I remember Johnny Cash spending most of the time he wasn’t singing was sucking up some.
Wait, wait, wait…you mean I’ve been bringing foot slaves all these years but I didnt need them?
Personally I’m looking forward to a lack of humidity, lack of heat, lack of mosquitos and ticks, and I find the lack of oxygen has never bothered me ( just means less beer I got to drink).
Highs in 70s with low humidity, never seen a tick or mosquito around the campsite, bluegrass all day and night…this place you call Telluride sounds pretty sweet.
I know I have seen Tom’s link in here before but cannot seem to put my chubby little finger on it right now. Is there a map of TP, so I can reference the camping areas I see mentioned on this page. My Festival hat is off to you guys who provide us Newbies with all these answers!!
Thanks!!
Scroll down to May 17, see the topic Map of Telluride Bluegrass. Tom’s links are in there.
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Thanks Much!
Do keep in mind that while the temperature doesn’t look like it gets too hot, it certainly feels that way. At 9,000 feet, you’re much closer to the sun and when you’re sitting on that field all day, you feel every one of those 70 to 80 degrees and several more. Be prepared for the heat with a hat and lots of water. Maybe even a mister or water gun.
Thanks for that reminder. I am planning to bring hats of many colors and lotsa lotion. Driving from Texas and back. Best road trip of the summer!!!
It is wonderful to have a break from the Ohio Valley humidity, BUT the lack of moisture takes its toll on someone who’s not used to it. Like Tom said, you definitely want something for your feet. And I always bring some saline solution for my sinuses… the dry air kills my sinuses! :eek
Only 5 more days until I hit the road! :drive :hop
:thumbsup Fesitvate, RINSE, Repeat :cheers Skol Val!
I WISH we were there NOW, Swander! :drunk
See you in 1 week 
Looking forward to seeing you Swander!
How does the tarp run work/What are the best options? Should I plan on being in line all night? Thank you in advance for any advice!
They hand out numbers (printed on paper) at some point very very early morning to the people in line. If you are asleep when they come by, they shave off one of your eyebrows. Then you take your number and your tarp and, in an orderly fashion, enter the festival grounds where you run your happy ass off, throw down the tarp, then barf maybe. Then buy a beer. Sleeping in line all night is optional based on your desire for a specific spot and level of dedication to your festivation. Some people are in line during the day the day before the next day…which sounds confusing. There’s a lot more to it, but that’s basically it.
Hola Festivarians!! :wave
Can anybody tell me whether there will be wagons, carts or anything at the drop off location in Town Park to help get gear to chosen campsite? Or will we huff and puff our gear by hand? Or would a collapsible luggage dolly be a good idea? (Snap down gear boxes with food, water, beer,etc)
Arriving Monday mid-day.
Thanks
Some campers have them and are usually happy to let others borrow. Just depends when you show up, you may have to wait. :rolleyes Once the bigger camps have loaded in, you can usually borrow one.
I thought about getting an extra for our camp also, but couldn’t justify it this year with all my other new gear.
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Thanks for that answer. I’ll pack my little collapsible luggage dolly and keep it in SUV if not needed. :thumbsup
Hey Sparky, sorry I didn’t catch that you said Monday midday. Pretty sure you won’t have any trouble using someone’s cart. Also try to get here around noon so we can put a Bloody Mary in your festive hands!! We’ll be setup by the bathhouse in the main section of the campground, 10-1ish! :thumbsup
That is awesome, and you can bet I will try to get there early enough to partake. I usually find negotiating space and setting up camp much more effective with Bloody Mary first!!
Thanks for the info and we’ll look for you on Monday.
:cheers :medal :medal :cheers
SparkyGrass