Just how cold does it get in T-ride

[ninabeanz]

I've been to Telluride in the winter (in a condo) when it's been 10 degrees below!  However, never camped in the summer... How cold is it on average in June at night? Comfortable to sleep in a bag rated for 20 degrees? 

Any suggestions for a newbie would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks,
Jeanine

[Hot Sugar]

I couldn't really give you an average, because the temperature fluctuates so much, but we woke up on Monday morning to snow. So come prepared for anything. If a 20 degree sleeping bag is what you have, bring it. It should be fine, but you would be smart to bring some extra blankets, too.

 Listening to: Pert Near Sandstone

[JoeBu]

Bring a winter hat too.  I recall sleeping in a jacket with the sleeping bag zipped all the way up, a winter hat on and my nose was still cold....I'm added a clowns nose this year to rectify that issue.

[TRL]

Well you can burn in the day and freeze at night it snowed last yr

[Debbiefromtucson]

Be prepared for all weather between 90 degrees and snow!! I have heard that it's best not to use an air mattress as it leaches up the cold also. OR, place some blankets between the air mattress and floor and then between the mattress and yourself.... Believe us on this being ready for any weather.... It will make a huge difference in your enjoyment of the feast.

[3boobykins]

Don't forget rain gear!  Last year (our first) we had rain coats but could have used rain pants as well.  Our tops were dry but our pants were soaked! 

[Mark J]

Definitely bring that winter hat!  It helps not only at the Festival grounds, but at night as well in your sleeping bag

[TRL]

I will completely agree with you Deb  ....Learned years back.. Air mattresses + CO mountains = Hypothermicly BAD NIGHT

Nothing worse than a cushion of freezing cold air sucking the life out of you while your dead tired  possibly wet from the cold rain and just want to sleep.

Idea.... Bring 3 tarps... one to lay down under your tent.... one to cover over your tent..... one for the show..
Oh and bring plenty of good strong stakes..and bungees to hold things down when the wind blows.

[Debbiefromtucson]

Oh yes and the wind can blow............ Seen even vendor tents go flying very,very high... But there are some rules about size of stakes etc that are allowed in the different campgrounds

[Matt]

The last 4 or so years, I've taken a 35 degree bag and been pretty warm.  But I don't get cold at night very easily.  If you are usually fine in your 20 degree bag, I'd say bring that and an extra set of long underwear in case it gets colder than you can handle.

[HuckinFappy]

Here's the rule I pack by:  Whatever weather I'mnot ready for, we're SURE to get.   So if I forget my raincoat, we'll get dumped on.  What's that?  Forgot the long johns?  It's gonna be COLD.  No sun hat?  No clouds!!

So prepare for 10-90, wind, rain, snow & sun.  You may not need it all, but you'll be grateful you have it if you need it!

[Debbiefromtucson]

This is really the most important advice that anyone can get from these boards..........

[MrEdyoulis]

"How cold is it on average in June at night?"

Colder than a Ticketmaster executive's heart.

[Bevin]

This is really the most important advice that anyone can get from these boards..........

More important than to bring a pile of quarters?  Maybe so....

[Debbiefromtucson]

Think so, you can always go to the high school with dollars.... or the creek..LOL