Solo newbie...questions...questions...

[Mark J]

Woo Hoo!  Just know that once you go to Telluride, you will ALWAYS want to come back.  My 1st year was 2000 & now, this will be my 12th year in a row!  YOU WILL GET HOOKED!!

[grntree]

hi fellow newbie, I too am traveling solo to my first TBF! I'm staying at Mary E, and am really looking forward to jamming with all my upcoming new friends:-)

woo newbies! this is my first year too. i'll be camping solo at mary e... my name's kate, if you see me say hi! 

 Listening to: brett dennen

[Niknik]

I. Went in 2009 and camped at the HS  and they g ave us a sticker to park in town somewhere after we arrived and dropped off our stuff.  We came in on Friday, and all th e hs spots were taken.  It was a way from o ur camp but near the festival.  EnjoY!  Me and the fam will be at the hs, too.  Great location!

[itsRick]

there are a whole bunch of us that started out as Solo Newbies. my first was about 13 years ago, the good folks on this forum took me in and I've been coming back ever since then. we're all family now!  be sure to make it to the festivarian photo shoot by the beer tent, there are a lot of activities if you were to arrive sooner. maybe next year? http://www.festivarian.com/index.php/topic,10240.0.html

[KaraJean]

I have camped two years at the High school. This is my first year at TP camp. I am excited about the pre-festival activities.

Do I have to be personally invited or just crash with treats?

[Debbiefromtucson]

Nope- just come on down........

[itsRick]

I have camped two years at the High school. This is my first year at TP camp. I am excited about the pre-festival activities.

Do I have to be personally invited or just crash with treats?

just crash, treats are appreciated but not required.

[Auntie Hope]

I have camped two years at the High school. This is my first year at TP camp. I am excited about the pre-festival activities.

Do I have to be personally invited or just crash with treats?

just crash, treats are appreciated but not required.

.. not required, but VERY APPRECIATED. Anyone that can bring treats to any of the Pre-Fest activities should do so!

Thank You! 

[Dewstar]

HIGH SCHOOL is a cool place to camp. Its near the grocery store, has its own shuttle stop and you get a town tour everytime you cruise on through. Its not too far from the Gondola which will take you to Mountain Village and back and offer you a spectacular view of T=Ride! THS is also near the gym showers, so you can always be clean and shiney as much as you want. Shade is provided by yourself and others who bring it. THS is known for its NON rowdy status (don't worry, there will be plenty of that elsewhere. If you are sensitive to noise, consider earplugs.

THS camping is enjoyed by all, but has an emphasis on families. But that doesn't mean you won't make lifelong aquaintences and extremely enjoyable experiences. Its also near the park in the center of town where the free concerts and workshops take place. TBF is a three ring circus as you will see. Bars, restaurants and shops crave our attention and expect to spend money! Its not a cheap place to visit, but bargains can still be found.
 
Plan for rain and wind. It can do either at a moment's notice. When the sun goes down, the temp can drop 25-40 degrees and same thing in the morning, its very cold (4 am) and stays that way until the sun rises over the majestics. The main show runs 12 hours or better a day, so plan your travel & crowd control wisely. You will get the hang of it very fast.

Your location is down valley but still in town, not nearly as the other camps. Warner and Town Park are next to the show venue, but you won't be able to access these areas unless you have a different wristband.

Enjoy, enjoy, ENJOY you are on a trip of a lifetime, one you will regret leaving, and waiting a whole year to go by till the next one.

I have posted many photos over the years in the picture section of the forum. Check'em out!

Walk in peace, balance and harmony