My hubby and I have been attending concerts and festivals since the 70's but this will be my first time at Telluride. We are so excited!!
We will get in Sunday night to Town Park, do you think we will be able to find a good campsite then?
I have also searched all the posts and can't find a minimalist's packing list! We are flying in and I own everything under the sun for camping but I do not want to bring it all, nor can I on the flight. I also recently had an unplanned hysterectomy (2 weeks ago) and carrying too much will be an issue. I was not sure if there are golf carts to help if you are not physically capable? I understand what I need to bring for basic camping (I have camped many times out west), but what would be helpful to have specifically for this festival? I also saw the walkie talkies on the Ultimate list is that because the cell traffic is so heavy?
Also I was really planning on buying food vs packing it in. Are there healthy options with the festival fare? i.e. Paleo and gluten free?
Plenty of healthy options in the festival and in the town.
I'm not sure why walkie talkies were put on the list. I've never had a problem with using my cellphone in town. Outside of town you might have a hard time finding service, though.
No golf carts to help unload, but ask around. Someone will be willing to lend a hand. Many camps have wagons they'd be happy to lend you to help with the load in.
If you're planning on buying your food instead of cooking it, you can leave most of the kitchen gear at home. It is always useful to have dishes with you, though. Especially a reusable cup for events like Tropical Tuesday.
Where are you flying into? I'd recommend stopping in one of the towns (Montrose, Grand Junction . . .) and buying a few items, such as chairs, a cooler for beer and a sunshade should you desire one. When you're done, you can always leave them in the free box in town or just offer them to your neighbors. If you don't want to deal with bringing your own shade, there will be plenty of people willing to share their shade.
The temperature goes from pretty hot to really cold rather fast. So be prepared for that. Also make sure you're prepared for all kinds of weather: sun, rain, snow, hail, sleet, it can all happen during the week.
Sunday is still early, so you'll easily be able to find a good spot. Just ask around to make sure you're not about to set up camp in a pathway or in someone's living room and you'll find a great spot, no problem.
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