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Post by snarf on Mar 24, 2009 20:36:56 GMT -8
eh they're pretty laid back but it may still be a no go.
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Post by scough on Mar 24, 2009 21:32:38 GMT -8
i saw the security people harass at least a couple people about SLRs last year. they're normally a big no-no at any venue.
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Post by bringiton on Apr 3, 2009 0:17:25 GMT -8
I have a Rebel Xti. I hope it's not banned. Maybe I'll put the lens in a separate place but it's really not a "professional camera". I hope I can bring it.
What happens if I can't? I have premier camping. Do I have to bring it back to the camp site?
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Post by unicornhunter on Apr 8, 2009 16:22:14 GMT -8
How is security in this place? am I going to get busted if I smoke a J in the venue? will there be "vendors" in the campgrounds looking to get rid of "supplies"
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Post by scough on Apr 8, 2009 19:35:46 GMT -8
well if you have a premium campsite they won't really search you worth a damn, i saw plenty of people get liquor and various narcotics into the place last year. they do have some patrols inside the venue itself that go around but they mostly stay to the walkways unless they see something. there's plenty of places to light a J if you feel so inclined, just stay on the grass way on the far side of the hill and no one will bother you.
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Post by egthompson916 on May 8, 2009 0:34:52 GMT -8
Hey whats up everybody. got some annoying newcomer questions to ask haha. first off ive never been to the sasquatch festival let alone a music festival. only individual concerts. i read they have a new dance tent this year and my favorite band is playing in it (Crystal Castles). So im guessing the tent is gen admission. So what time do u think i should be there to get close to the stage? and one more thing- how hard would it be to sneak alcohol in with a camelpack? Thanks.
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Post by xfallenfatex on May 8, 2009 11:43:18 GMT -8
Camel packs are emptied out at the gate so you can't get in alc that way....
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Post by jo3c00l on May 8, 2009 11:47:28 GMT -8
I have to cross the border to get there unfortunately so I don't wanna risk bringing my weed and getting caught. I hate to be "that guy" but I was just wondering what the chances are that people will be willing to sell me some??? I heard its in abundance... I would recommend sorting that out with someone before you get there. If you find any for sale it will be expensive...
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Post by know ID yuh on May 8, 2009 19:13:31 GMT -8
Hey whats up everybody. got some annoying newcomer questions to ask haha. first off ive never been to the sasquatch festival let alone a music festival. only individual concerts. i read they have a new dance tent this year and my favorite band is playing in it (Crystal Castles). So im guessing the tent is gen admission. So what time do u think i should be there to get close to the stage? and one more thing- how hard would it be to sneak alcohol in with a camelpack? Thanks. I don't think anyone knows how big the dance tent is, but I would bet a lot of money that if you want to make sure you see the Crystal Castles, you will have to show up an hour early, and expect to spend most of that hour waiting in line. One in, one out. If it happens to be raining, that tent is going to be even more popular. Show up around noon to guarantee entrance.
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Post by lablugirl on May 11, 2009 11:37:11 GMT -8
Hello People! I'm a Sasquatch noob! I have read through his whole thread, and just wanted to say thanks for all the great info!!! Just one question.... What is the lineup like getting in on Friday at noon? We're traveling from Calgary Canada after work thursday, gonna drive as far as possible and crash in a hotel for the remainder of the evening. Should we try and be there at like 10am to get a decent spot in line, or wait till early afternoon when the line has died down... will we still get a decent camping spot? I think that's all I have for now... thanks
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Post by HecticDialectic on May 11, 2009 12:50:51 GMT -8
Hey lablu We're also coming from Alberta (Lethbridge) on thursday and planning on getting to Sasquatch at around 10:30 am, which we think should be fine, since the camping area is effin massive. Shame you can't leave til after work; we're driving down thursday and camping in Potholes state park the night before! That being said, since you'll be there friday you should check out the Friday party thread.
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Post by xfallenfatex on May 11, 2009 15:52:43 GMT -8
You can't get into the campground until noon on Friday.
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Post by know ID yuh on May 11, 2009 19:39:52 GMT -8
I think her question was more is it worth trying to get there a couple hours before entry, and what that line is like?
I'm not going to be able to help with what the line is like, but I'm guessing it is minimal at worst. Granted, it is nice to have one of the first 1,300 spots or so, to be close to the entrance, but I have shown up mid evening Friday night, and once after dark, and still got a great spot, way before overfill started filling up.
You should get a great spot showing up anytime during the day Friday. And since you don't know me, you won't be able to track me down if I'm wrong.
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Post by lablugirl on May 12, 2009 6:37:05 GMT -8
I think her question was more is it worth trying to get there a couple hours before entry, and what that line is like? I'm not going to be able to help with what the line is like, but I'm guessing it is minimal at worst. Granted, it is nice to have one of the first 1,300 spots or so, to be close to the entrance, but I have shown up mid evening Friday night, and once after dark, and still got a great spot, way before overfill started filling up. You should get a great spot showing up anytime during the day Friday. And since you don't know me, you won't be able to track me down if I'm wrong. You nailed the question, and thanks for the answer! I'm glad to hear we will still get a decent spot for camping. You have sparked another question though... I understand there are no trees, so essentially it's just a parking lot. Do you get to choose where you camp, or is it just staff directing you where to go?
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Post by [img]http://cdn.slowrobot.com/5242012145231sdfdsf.gif[/img]4 on May 12, 2009 19:34:36 GMT -8
There are no trees, no designated spots or any "areas" of that nature. It's a HUGE field, and the staff people point you to where you're supposed to camp. I recommend camping close to a porta-potty station (that's how they number the sections, so when you're stumbling back from the concert you know you're "near number 17!"). But don't get too close to the potties. Last year the dumb traffic person tried to put us RIGHT NEXT to the porta-potty, and there was just no way. So he had to call his supervisor to let us move on to the next section. Douche. Anyway, that's my two cents about the tent-car-camping area-ness. Oh, and great idea going on Friday, it's way easier that way. Wish we were going on Friday, but we're staying for Monday for the first time this year, and we don't want to run out of ice! So we're cutting out friday camping.
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Post by psychicofficer on May 13, 2009 20:14:42 GMT -8
, thanks for the tip about knowing where you parked by knowing which porta potty you are next to. Sucks that they dont have specified sections. But you are saying that you dont want to run out of ice. I thought you could buy ice at the campground, at like a general store? Am I wrong about that?
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Post by know ID yuh on May 13, 2009 20:24:09 GMT -8
Yes, ice is available at the general store. Showing up a day late based on ice is a very questionable decision. I don't recall them running out of ice at the store, since they have an ice maker. The only downside is that it is a 30 minute commute there and back, since it is about a 15 minute walk each way. I like going for a walk in the mornings either way, so you can call me Ice Man, at least to my crew.
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Post by psychicofficer on May 13, 2009 20:33:32 GMT -8
Yes, ice is available at the general store. Showing up a day late based on ice is a very questionable decision. I don't recall them running out of ice at the store, since they have an ice maker. The only downside is that it is a 30 minute commute there and back, since it is about a 15 minute walk each way. I like going for a walk in the mornings either way, so you can call me Ice Man, at least to my crew. Good to know, thanks. Showing up a day late to conserve ice seemed like a highly questionable decision.
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Post by hotsauce4life on May 14, 2009 16:14:31 GMT -8
Hello!
I'm hoping to bring a bag w/all the essentials each day to the festival. Just wondering if there is any kind of locker/bag check arrangement when we wanna get up close so there isn't some bag all up in everyones space.
Anyone know? Otherwise I guess we will just have to keep it close.
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Post by know ID yuh on May 14, 2009 20:22:44 GMT -8
I am not 100% sure about this, but I don't recall ever seeing a bag check. My best advice is to find "campers" in the rock garden, and ask them if you can leave your bags with them. Everyone is pretty cool there, so I doubt anyone would mind, since they are "camping" either way. Offer to buy them a $12 beer, and you are gold. No one is going to mess with your gear there.
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