Just how cold does it get in T-ride

[loosejello]

Another thing. If you're camping far from the festi grounds, be sure to bring a warm jacket, perhaps pants, and socks/shoes for the sets after the sun has gone. It gets cold real quick! My first fest night I had flip-flops, shorts, and sleeveless shirt on. Thankfully my hardy Iowa skin weathered me through that night, but only just! Waiting for the shuttle bus was torture. Another option is to head back to the campsite to drop off extra gear and change into warmer stuff, if you don't mind missing a set.

Oddly enough, I've never had any problem with using an air mattress in my four years so far. I do use a pretty hefty sleeping bag though, I think it's rated to 0. Another tip I've come up with is to line your sleeping bag/blanket arrangement with an old queen size flat sheet. Helps keep some of the fest grime/dried sweat/old sunscreen out of your sleeping bag, and is a lot easier to wash.

[Auntie Hope]

Just a heads-up. There was a young man, early 20's, that became dehydrated last year after drinking, having only flip-flops, t-shirt and shorts on all night (out in Lawson, I think). He was taken to the medical clinic early Friday morning. Heart attack.

Seriously, Folks, Deb is right (once again). This is the most important information you will get on this forum. The weather in Telluride is no joke and nothing to mess with, even though you are camping during the 'Summer'.

Low temps down to the 20's and highs in the 90's. Plan accordingly, please! We want you posting on the forum after fest!

Second most important suggestion, for those festivating with and around you...
Bevin's quarters! 

Auntie Hope 

[Pilgrim99]

Clear (mostly) crisp bright and sunny cold in the mornings. Much different than my hometown in the CLE-Ohio, where it's cloudy about 270 days a year (And that's just Winter!)

Seriously, be ready for anything. We've camped, condo-ed and whatnot for TBF, and every doggone time, the weather throws a curveball. It was snowing on Sunday last year! You got fleece? Bring it all. You got hawaiian shirts? Bring them too.

Most important? A water bottle. And a hat. Hats are good. Did I mention a water bottle? The water's free inside the grounds, and even if it's cool and cloudy, you will need it...the hat, too.

 Listening to: Leftover Salmon live 9-23-2011 @ Brooklyn Bowl

[TellurideTim]

It's a bit crazy how fast it gets cold after dark. Brrr

[Auntie Hope]

It's a bit crazy how fast it gets cold after dark. Brrr

Amen to THAT! then there was that one night when we were all dressed for the cold and a very hot breeze blew through the valley at one in the morning. Ten minutes later we were freezing again!

Layers people, LAYERS!!!!

Auntie Hope 

[FaceOnMars]

I just remembered I have a pic from Sunday last year, walking back from the bean after warming up during M&S:






Here are an unrelated pic which was sitting around nearby:

[BlueGrass Bandit]

  STOKED!!

 Listening to: sLAM gRASS

[swander99]

 Sweet pic FOM thanks!

[Mark J]

That is an awesome picture.  I remember warming up at Run A Muck during that!!  :

 Listening to: NCAA Basketball summaries

[Iriecycle]

Thermal tops and bottoms, two pair min.
Wool Socks, ditto.
Warm hat, Sun hat.
I like down Jacket.
Waterproof tops and Bottoms.
Sandals and warm boots.
The futon was real nice one year, just happened to have it, Honey was pregnant.
Inflato-mattress works for us, two blankets covering it up to lie on.
Down Comforter, Wool Blanket, and good 20 degree bag.  Why be cool?
It will be between 20 and 50 . . . Fahrenheit.
Consider well your tent site, clear and careful, and build mote before rain . . .

 Listening to: Jimi Hendrix - Like a Rolling Stone, Live '67

[gapple]

Being from the South, I prepared for extreme weather changes.  Rain Suit, warm hat, long johns, heavy coat, gloves, shorts, flipflops, etc.  Layer up.  And I got everything last year.  Sitting in shorts during the day and bundled up at night.  Cold rain, sleet and snow.  Had a blast.  Just prepare for anything.  Being in Warner Field allow easy access to clothing and supplies.  Wish I were headed back this year.  Maybe in a few more years..      Not a newbie....

[Jackalope]

It's all about the puffy coat 

[Auntie Hope]

It was so cold at TBF last year,

....Camp Run-A-Muck..... didn't. 

....it was hard to get toasted in Town Hall. 

....many of us wandered into Wander-In and never wandered out! 

....Camp Tiki froze their coconuts off! 

[Tessa4820]

Does anyone have good suggestions on rain coats?

[Hot Sugar]

Does anyone have good suggestions on rain coats?

North Face and Columbia make quality gear. You should be able to find one at any outdoor or sporting goods store.