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[takemecamping]

Hey all!  We're camping at Werner Field and bringing our 10x10 shade tent.  I have a few questions and looking for recommendations for stake options while camping here:
I have some pretty hefty stakes i usually use, but considering the 6in requirement (which i understand and respect), here are my questions:
I am preparing for all types of weather, but whats the wind like? 
Have folks' experience been that shorter stakes are ok and do the trick? 
If not, do peeps bring extra weights? Extra stakes, doubling down on tie downs?
I dont want to be 'that camp' whose 10x10 flying through the field. 
Thanks all!  See ya in 5 weeks!

[TellurideTom]

Hey all!  We're camping at Werner Field and bringing our 10x10 shade tent.  I have a few questions and looking for recommendations for stake options while camping here:
I have some pretty hefty stakes i usually use, but considering the 6in requirement (which i understand and respect), here are my questions:
I am preparing for all types of weather, but whats the wind like? 
Have folks' experience been that shorter stakes are ok and do the trick? 
If not, do peeps bring extra weights? Extra stakes, doubling down on tie downs?
I dont want to be 'that camp' whose 10x10 flying through the field. 
Thanks all!  See ya in 5 weeks!

The wind can get pretty nasty at times. I've seen EZ-ups blown into the tops of trees.
I would suggest as a backup to the stakes you have a bunch of gallon water jugs tied to the legs and bring the canopy down if the wind really gets going. When you use stakes, be sure that they are pounded in at an angle towards the center of the canopy. If you pound them straight into the ground they will pull up in a small gust. 

[takemecamping]

Yeah!  Reads like a plan!  Back up weights it is. 

[cfee13]

Thanks Mayor Tom,
Town park virgin here...I noticed the late night tickets say 11 pm showtime, will those shows start before the music ends at the festy?  Is the firstgrass show in the same area as the Yonder show Wednesday night?  Thanks man!!

[yonderphreak]

Thanks Mayor Tom,
Town park virgin here...I noticed the late night tickets say 11 pm showtime, will those shows start before the music ends at the festy?  Is the firstgrass show in the same area as the Yonder show Wednesday night?  Thanks man!!

My experience is that the main stage usually goes past 11 and that the night grass shows start on time.

First grass is in mountain village not far from the conference center.

[cfee13]

Do the late night shows really start at 11 or is there time to go from the last performer at the fest to the Palm?  Thanks

[Skubes]

They really do tend to start on time.  You'll either miss the start of your NG or the end of the main stage, depending on your level of enthusiasm for either. 

[takemecamping]

Hi again!  Camping in Warner Field this year and hoping I have my list ready and ripping!  Question about grey water and compost.  I am assuming PB will have compost stations, but how do folks handle their gray water situation?  Is there a spot to 'dump'?  I cant imagine everyone just releases into the baseball field?   And, what is the water situation like?  Water trucks?  Spigot? I am planning to bring plenty of water but have to be sure to hydrate plenty.  As always, thanks for the invaluable intel!

[Hot Sugar]

Never camped in Warner, so I can't help with the gray water question. There will be compost and recycling bins by every garbage bin.

There is a spigot right next to Warner Field that you can use to refill your water. Don't worry about bringing water with you for the festival as their will be free water everywhere you turn. Just make sure to have enough for the trip there.

[marshking710]

I have a couple questions. This will be my third time up there but first time in Town Park.

I won't get there until Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and will be solo, so the amount of space I need is minimal.

What are the limits of the campground? I know it gets filled in but would finding a spot for a single tent be tough?

If I get there late Tuesday, can I park in town and set up my tent in the morning?

Where do we park our vehicles?

I'm sure others will come to mind, but that's it for now.

Thanks y'all!

[Hot Sugar]

Space is tight by Tuesday, but you should be able to find a spot for one tent.

Due to a local ordinance, you won't be able to park in town and sleep in your car. How late would it be on Tuesday?

After you unload your car, you will be directed to Mountain Village to park and then you will take the free gondola back to Telluride. If you get there after the gondola closers, you will park your car in Town Park and then move it in the morning.

[Pass Port]

I have a couple questions. This will be my third time up there but first time in Town Park.

I won't get there until Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and will be solo, so the amount of space I need is minimal.

What are the limits of the campground? I know it gets filled in but would finding a spot for a single tent be tough?

If I get there late Tuesday, can I park in town and set up my tent in the morning?

Where do we park our vehicles?

I'm sure others will come to mind, but that's it for now.

Thanks y'all!

Welcome MK, 

Let me see if I can answer your questions. I'm sure others may chime in also.

Last year I was much like you but a festi-virgin to boot. I arrived Monday morning to TP and after riding my bike thru multiple times, I concluded there was no room anywhere. But I had been reading this forum a lot and did what others suggested. Talk to people! Really, you need to start talking to people already set up and let them know you are by yourself and do they know of any spots to squeeze your tent in. Most of the established camps will be set up on Saturday, but everyone is super friendly and helpful. It will be tight by Wednesday morning, but you will find a spot! You may even get invited to join one of those camps!!

You will end up parking your car up in the Mountain Village by Tuesday evening or later. No worries, you won't need it until Monday.

Not sure what the limits are for TP? If you are wondering how many passes for TP are sold, I'm not sure. Like I said, it will look like there is no where to pitch your tent, but there are actually plenty.

I'm also not sure about the sleeping in your car in town. I would think that's a no no also. You could probably find a nice USFS campground outside of town to do that. That's what I would do, and come in first thing on Wednesday. Someone else probably has some better experience to comment from on this.

Where are you coming in from? There might actually be a good spot to spend the night before getting to Telluride.
 

[marshking710]

Thanks for the info. I live in Denver and when I leave really depends on work. I'll leave Monday night or Tuesday morning if I can, but I'm not hopeful about that right now.

If it's too late, I'll probably just stop in Montrose and hit the road again early in the morning.

I was mostly concerned about a camping spot, but it sounds like I'll be able to make something work. All I need is room for a tent, cooler, and chair to play my banjo in.

[Dower]

HELLO ALL!
We will be arriving on late Friday the 10th or early the Saturday the 11th. Somewhere around 1 AM. Are there specific spots marked for vehicle passes? We have a pop-up that is under the 23 foot requirement. Thanks everyone for all the great help!

[Hot Sugar]

HELLO ALL!
We will be arriving on late Friday the 10th or early the Saturday the 11th. Somewhere around 1 AM. Are there specific spots marked for vehicle passes? We have a pop-up that is under the 23 foot requirement. Thanks everyone for all the great help!

No, they do not reserve spots for vehicles. Find a spot that doesn't block anyone or anything and park it.