Pre-Festival Camping Etiquette

[ncsmiley]

Hi everyone!  I'm a newbie to the festival and absolutely cannot wait for June to come around!  I must say that this forum has made me even more excited than I already was, everyone just seems so nice! 

We're arriving in Telluride on Saturday the 11th and we have Town Park camping (wahoo!)... I know that Saturday is the first day that we can set up camp, but I do have a question... would it be okay for us to come and set up our camp on Saturday and then leave Sunday to road trip to Arizona for 2 days using our camp spot (tent and shelter) to reserve our spot for the festival?  Not sure what the etiquette is around that?  Any advice from you all would be greatly appreciated!   

[elliotsiff]

You will be just fine leaving your stuff, just make sure it us ready for wind and weather.  See you there!

[swander99]

Why would anyone want to leave TP for Az?!?    Pre-Fest is most entertaining!  Be sure it's staked down.

[ncsmiley]

Thanks for the advice... we're going to head to the Grand Canyon for 2 days, neither of us have ever been and we figured it was such a short ride (well, considering we're usually a flight away), we may as well!  I have a feeling that 2 day trip may be knocked down to 1 day... I've read some stories about pre-fest that sound awesome! 

We'll definitely stake it well and make sure it's solid... just want to make sure we don't step on any toes if we leave it!

Thanks again!

[wyeknot108]

Thanks for the advice... we're going to head to the Grand Canyon for 2 days, neither of us have ever been and we figured it was such a short ride (well, considering we're usually a flight away), we may as well!  I have a feeling that 2 day trip may be knocked down to 1 day... I've read some stories about pre-fest that sound awesome! 

In years past we've popped out for some overnight trips to Moab, 4-corners, etc.  Even if your camp blows over, someone will probably stake it back in for ya.   

Matt

[FaceOnMars]

Thanks for the advice... we're going to head to the Grand Canyon for 2 days, neither of us have ever been and we figured it was such a short ride (well, considering we're usually a flight away), we may as well!  I have a feeling that 2 day trip may be knocked down to 1 day... I've read some stories about pre-fest that sound awesome! 

We'll definitely stake it well and make sure it's solid... just want to make sure we don't step on any toes if we leave it!

Thanks again!

If you've never been to Arches or Canyonlands, I'd suggest looking at Moab if you only have a couple days to get away.  I forgot exactly, but it's like a good 5-6 hours to GC from Telluride vs. 2:30 hours to Moab.

[BillyBeru]

Thanks for the advice... we're going to head to the Grand Canyon for 2 days, neither of us have ever been and we figured it was such a short ride (well, considering we're usually a flight away), we may as well!  I have a feeling that 2 day trip may be knocked down to 1 day... I've read some stories about pre-fest that sound awesome! 

We'll definitely stake it well and make sure it's solid... just want to make sure we don't step on any toes if we leave it!

Thanks again!

I agree with FaceOnMars, Arches/Canyonlands are fantastic, much closer and easier to camp at (and you can camp right along the mighty Colorado). If you are dead set on Grand Canyon make sure you have your camping reservations all set. The South Rim is a big mess of folks and you can be camping in remote spots. The North Rim is much mellower (with the same beauty) and camping is more intimate (but also in more limited supply).

ps don't leave any booze in yer camp while your gone otherwise Duk Tape Man will be sure to drink it all. He's a slippery one alright.

[Auntie Hope]

Is there any way to set up your festival tent and then bring along another tent for the trek to the canyon? No space issues upon return that way.

Just an idea. 

Auntie Hope 

[itsRick]

keep in mind that when you return to town park the "neighborhood" will look quite a bit different. as the week wears on space becomes a premium. you can also reserve some space by staking out a tarp, that way if you need to take your tent with you, you'll have a place to pitch it when you return.

 Listening to: dog tags rattling on the water bowl.

[HuckinFappy]

And there will always be a couple of people who get a little annoyed at this practice.  They'll respect your space, but when they end up camped in a bush, they may not welcome you back with open arms. 

So when you return, make friends!  cook a meal for all your neighbors, invite them to come sit & have a drink, and in general smooth out any ruffled feathers.  It's easy, really.

It's a phenomenon I only see in Telluride.  The land rush, the tarp runs, etc....we all go ape shit to compete with our fellow festivarians for "our" space...in the case of the tarp run there's all the chest thumping and testosterone spewing that van go with arguing over whose tarp is "on top" in the corner even!  Then a few hours later, we're all peacefully sharing the space, grooving to tunes, buying beers and sharing treats.  It's laughable really 

[Hooch]

Once you arrive in Town Park and get set up you may decide not to leave! 

[UselessJo]

We want to leave.............FOR Town Park! I mean like right friggin' now!

 Listening to: David Byrne, Like Humans do.

[FaceOnMars]

And there will always be a couple of people who get a little annoyed at this practice.  They'll respect your space, but when they end up camped in a bush, they may not welcome you back with open arms. 

So when you return, make friends!  cook a meal for all your neighbors, invite them to come sit & have a drink, and in general smooth out any ruffled feathers.  It's easy, really.

It's a phenomenon I only see in Telluride.  The land rush, the tarp runs, etc....we all go ape shit to compete with our fellow festivarians for "our" space...in the case of the tarp run there's all the chest thumping and testosterone spewing that van go with arguing over whose tarp is "on top" in the corner even!  Then a few hours later, we're all peacefully sharing the space, grooving to tunes, buying beers and sharing treats.  It's laughable really 

This is somewhat profound.    So then, which would be more "genuine": the laughs and good times or competitive jockeying?

[HuckinFappy]

This is somewhat profound.    So then, which would be more "genuine": the laughs and good times or competitive jockeying?

Definitely the laughs and good times.  It's easy to get caught up the moment and jockey a little, but it feels better to let it go

[Cindy Lou]

Once you arrive in Town Park and get set up you may decide not to leave! 

I agree. Take a look at the pre-fest activities schedule and you may well decide to stay. The Grand Canyon isn't going anywhere.