Practical First Timer advice please !

[lalagay]

Hi All,

I'm a first timer to Telluride this year and I'm looking for a bit of advice from more seasoned festivarians 
I'm coming from the UK and I don't drive, so my packing space is going to be limited to my backpack, which I'm aiming to make as light as possible, sooo....
A few questions first of all:
is there a possibility of renting a tent at the festival so that I don't have to bring my own?
How safe is it to leave you stuff in your tent during the day unattended?
What kind of weather should I expect, ie hot & dry or a tendency for rainstorms and are the nights cold?
how easy is it to get about without a vehicle, when it comes to things like shopping for food & stuff?
which is the best option airport wise? should I fly to Denver ? and how to I get from there to Telluride? Coaches? Trains? Hooking up with other festivarians coming that way?
As you can see, my knowledge so far is pretty limited So I'd really appreciate some solid advice to make my First Telluride Experience one to remember...

Thanks for you help!

Regards,

Lalagay

 Listening to: Alison Krauss & Cox Family - Blue Bayou

[TellurideTom]

Read through the "Town Park Virgin" thread first. Then check some of the older threads a few pages back. There's plenty of the information you're looking for there.
Be sure to bring clothes for all seasons as it can be hot and dry or cool and wet during the day, and freezing at night.

[mark2010]

We're flyign to denver via Phiili as the flights are dirt cheap at the moment.

Target is a bit like a UK camping store but much cheaper, we're goona buy most of our gear when we arrive.

Asking advice good idea, but tou will get some kooky advice too !

Good luck.

[Auntie Hope]

Kooky, you say????

Bubba, you have noooooooo idea!  We haven't even started yet! 

Auntie Hope 

[Debbiefromtucson]

bring Bacon!

[Hooch]

bring Bacon!

And bring emergency back-up bacon in case the original bacon somehow goes awry.

[Hippie]

Be sure and wear a  red coat so we can properly exercise the tea tax and track your status as a festivirgin.

Sacrificial rites are involved.

[TellurideTom]

All jokes aside.... I don't know of any place that rents a tent, but there are plenty of kind festivarians (me included) that bring extra supplies for those in need.
There are plenty of kind folk that would share their kitchen supplies as well for those that couldn't pack everything.
Whatever you can't bring, just ask, and I'm sure you'll get set up.
We are a friendly group here!

[landshark]

Read through the "Town Park Virgin" thread first. Then check some of the older threads a few pages back. There's plenty of the information you're looking for there.
Be sure to bring clothes for all seasons as it can be hot and dry or cool and wet during the day, and freezing at night.

Pace yourself, bring clothes for all weather. Think green and sunscreen...

[BluegrassDustin]

All jokes aside.... I don't know of any place that rents a tent, but there are plenty of kind festivarians (me included) that bring extra supplies for those in need.
There are plenty of kind folk that would share their kitchen supplies as well for those that couldn't pack everything.
Whatever you can't bring, just ask, and I'm sure you'll get set up.
We are a friendly group here!

A list of REI stores in CO and what they rent from each location.



D.

[12_String]

We're flyign to denver via Phiili as the flights are dirt cheap at the moment.

Target is a bit like a UK camping store but much cheaper, we're goona buy most of our gear when we arrive.

Asking advice good idea, but tou will get some kooky advice too !

Good luck.

You may want to do a bit of research before you fly Mark.  Target is a department store so if you're lucky you'll find a tent for occasional use (nothing serious or lightweight).  It's currently much cheaper to buy a decent tent and your gear in the UK because you can shop around and buy online rather than having to buy what you find in Denver.

[Ron N Deb]

All jokes aside.... I don't know of any place that rents a tent, but there are plenty of kind festivarians (me included) that bring extra supplies for those in need.
There are plenty of kind folk that would share their kitchen supplies as well for those that couldn't pack everything.
Whatever you can't bring, just ask, and I'm sure you'll get set up.
We are a friendly group here!

A list of REI stores in CO and what they rent from each location.



D.

Very Cool Dustin !

[Boogiefool]

Be sure to bring clothes for all seasons as it can be hot and dry or cool and wet during the day, and freezing at night.

Without wishing to appear smartass, is 'freezing' really freezing or is it just very cold relative to daytime temperatures.?
Just wondering how much to prepare for sleeping under canvas in cold conditions.

[TheBanjomatic]

Be sure to bring clothes for all seasons as it can be hot and dry or cool and wet during the day, and freezing at night.

Without wishing to appear smartass, is 'freezing' really freezing or is it just very cold relative to daytime temperatures.?
Just wondering how much to prepare for sleeping under canvas in cold conditions.

Yes... it can be.

Last year, I think it got down below 40 the first night I got there. It got warmer over the course of the week or two, but I also made sure to get lots of extra blankets after my sleeping bag failed me.

[landshark]

We're flyign to denver via Phiili as the flights are dirt cheap at the moment.

Target is a bit like a UK camping store but much cheaper, we're goona buy most of our gear when we arrive.

Asking advice good idea, but tou will get some kooky advice too !

Good luck.

You may want to do a bit of research before you fly Mark.  Target is a department store so if you're lucky you'll find a tent for occasional use (nothing serious or lightweight).  It's currently much cheaper to buy a decent tent and your gear in the UK because you can shop around and buy online rather than having to buy what you find in Denver.

I have been looking for new gear and yes Target has a full array in any price range and size. I bet you could buy it on line and ship it to Telluride....I think in store availability might be risky(retail is always 1 season ahead)... just a thought.