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Post by lematson on May 15, 2009 6:09:26 GMT -8
When you say you smuggled beer in. How did you do it? Are they patting you down and checking through bags?
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Post by caitie110 on May 17, 2009 12:01:28 GMT -8
We're coming down from Calgary, and we've decided to go through Cranbrook. I am wondering what you guys recommend, it terms of if we should leave on Thursday or Friday? Our original plan was to leave at like 7:00AM on Friday and arrive at around 5:00-6:00pm that night. After reading some posts, I am worried that we will have a bad time getting a decent campsite and we could be forced to set up camp when it's dark.. which would suck. Leaving Thursday night would mean that we would have to spend extra money on motels and stuff... which we're trying to avoid too. Any suggestions?
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Post by know ID yuh on May 17, 2009 12:57:14 GMT -8
Leave Friday morning. Sure it is nice to get one of the closest camp sites to the venue, but that is not going to happen for most of us.
The sun sets around 7:45, so it won't get dark until nearly 8:30, so be sure to get there before then, because setting up shop in the dark sucks.
I'm planning on showing up around 5-6 pm as well, and have no worries about getting a decent camp site. I will say that the festival sold out much earlier this year, and camping is no longer per day, so there should be a much larger crowd Friday than in year's past, so showing up after dark might mean overflow.
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Post by cavswhatwhat on May 17, 2009 17:00:25 GMT -8
it seems from the map that the columbia river is a little over a mile away --- is it accessible from the gorge? what's the terrain like that you'd have to cross? or are you not allowed to head that way?
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Post by know ID yuh on May 17, 2009 23:33:46 GMT -8
All of the area surrounding the Gorge is private property, so it would be illegal to attempt to get to the river. It is really far like you said, but not impossible. I wouldn't count on doing it, you'll have enough fun at the campground that hanging out at the river will quickly become a distant memory, especially since it would be a couple hours commute. As for the terrain, it doesn't look bad. I've seen people out there before, and there are a couple man made trails leading toward the river. The venue is much higher than the river elevation wise, so expect a painful uphill walk on the way back. This is what it looks like: www.vimeo.com/142781
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Post by vannyc on May 20, 2009 19:36:54 GMT -8
Sorry I can't be assed reading all of this thread so excuse me if this has all been said before. I've been for the past 2 years and a couple of tips for newbies. Most importantly, weed related: 1. There are occasional cops that wander the camping section. I almost got busted 2 years ago chopping up a big bowl when 4 cops wandered past. Same goes for in the venue itself, although I think they're security guards, not cops. I had a security guard try and bust me for smoking a doob in the venue last year, but I told him staight faced that it was tobacco and he left me alone. 2. Security at the main entrance is pretty thorough. They have previously searched my cigarette pack looking for doobs, no kidding. If you smuggle alcohol, get creative. They search bags pretty well. If anyone expects another Pemberton you're in for a big surprise. 3. The walk to the venue from the campground is pretty long so take enough supplies for the entire day. Also, make sure you remember an easy way to find your tent before you leave. It is crazy hard to find again at night. Camp near someone with a massive, distinctive flag. There are a fair few. 4. Don't expect much sleep. The camp ground parties all night, so plan for a big party and noise til 6am. If you want to sleep, don't forget earplugs and a pillow (or 2)! 5. If you see a washed up drunken Aussie wandering about, say hi! And offer me a doob!
See you there!
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Post by vannyc on May 21, 2009 10:57:09 GMT -8
One more thing, despite the hot weather that's forecast, it will get really cold at night. Unless you plan on moshing your little head off, bring a blanket +/or warm clothes.
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Post by chad3629 on May 21, 2009 15:12:08 GMT -8
Can someone please help with my situtation?
Car 1 and Car 2 are leaving for Sasquatch together
Car 1: Has a camping pass Car 2: No camping pass, they are tenting with us
Does anyone know if :
A) You can leave your car at the parking field? B) If no, where can Car 2 leave their car that is in some sort of close proximity?
Thank you
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Post by vannyc on May 21, 2009 15:38:20 GMT -8
Dude, here's a quote from a different post on this site about multiple cars:
"I emailed the gorgeinfo email address and got this response to my question:
"there is an over flow lot that cars can be parked at for $25 for the weekend or $10 a day. it is best and less confusing if you are all together when arriving to the campsite"
So, they are implying that we can have that many people in a premium spot...but just not two cars...so we were hoping to drop all the gear off, and then park on of the cars somewhere for the weekend.
On the main sasquatch website it clearly states that Reg camping is 4 people/car/site....but the Premium camping is way less clear."
Hope this helps.
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Post by awesome on May 21, 2009 20:19:09 GMT -8
Hey, sorry if this has been asked already but are there usually alot of people selling tickets down there, and if so, are they gouging the price? me an my buddy are headed down tomorrow with some friends with zerooo tickets. we have camping passes and our friends have tickets so if it works out thats sweet and if not we can party. But we've been scoping online and we have passed up 3 day passes but will we find any reasonable tickets there?
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Post by dacheez on May 22, 2009 19:58:05 GMT -8
hey how easy is it to find shrooms? i went last year but wasnt interested in anything beyond weed at that time which was in abudance so there wasnt much of a problem. however i heard about a major bust last year over 13 pounds of shrooms confiscated www.kval.com/news/local/19301369.html so im wondering if that will scare people away from bringing em this year. i would have brought some but my dealer ran out, so it looks like getting at the camp site is my only option. im just worried about availability/safety.
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Post by sasquatchbound on Dec 3, 2009 19:49:57 GMT -8
thinking of going to sasquatch for 2010 and just wanting to know a bit more info. first, whats the difference between premium and regular camping? is it worth it? whats it like getting alcohol into the venue? i heard somewhere that you get wristbands to be able to drink? is this true? not being of age in the US this poses a bit of a problem if i cant bring any in. any advice for someone who's never been to a music festival of any sort? Thanks
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Post by Gruncle Stan on Dec 3, 2009 21:09:19 GMT -8
Premium is typically if you want some sort of quiet at night, possible showers, and working toilets. Although by day 3, you can usually forget this. It's worth it if that's what you care for. I don't believe the Gorge allows you to take alcohol in, they do bag checks, because they see it as taking away from their huge money maker.
You aren't of age, so you can be kicked out and/or turned over to the police if caught with it. But that's up to the person catching you and whether or not they decide to just turn the other way. But they do watch for wristbands and I have seen people get thrown out.
I will note this, why is it people have to be on some substance to enjoy a concert? There's a reason Live Nation jacks up prices for alcohol. Not just to make money, but to ween people off the idea. I went to Metallica at Key Arena last year, no alcohol was sold. NO PROBLEMS. Imagine that. It was a test run for the future according to a friend who talked to the manager from the arena at a concert industry event this year. Believe it or not, venues don't like having to baby sit a bunch of drunk assholes.
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Post by trentcee on Dec 9, 2009 10:08:38 GMT -8
I will note this, why is it people have to be on some substance to enjoy a concert? There's a reason Live Nation jacks up prices for alcohol. Not just to make money, but to ween people off the idea. I went to Metallica at Key Arena last year, no alcohol was sold. NO PROBLEMS. Imagine that. It was a test run for the future according to a friend who talked to the manager from the arena at a concert industry event this year. Believe it or not, venues don't like having to baby sit a bunch of drunk assholes. using this same logic live nation is obviously "weening" people from water as they charge 3$ a bottle now, if i wanted to go to a concert sober i'd check out where miley cyrus was heading as for underage drinking, unless you have a fake or get a wristband somehow your most likely going to get shit if seen drinking As for drinking... get a couple of flasks and gooch it, even if they know you have it, they are not going to give you a hassle as long as u act cool. Remember that the gorge hires out there own security for the weekend of SASQ so they do there own thing. Most of them are pretty cool ass people just there to have a good time also. o and if u are kind of hesitant on coming, don't be, its the best weekend of the year IMO
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Post by josephw on Jan 11, 2010 20:47:09 GMT -8
so i'm flying in to seattle all the way from pittsburgh... i'm a little clueless as to how this will work out. is it easy to find carpools? if not are there any other means of transportation to the gorge from seattle and from the gorge back to seattle? thanks!
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Post by Jacaran on Jan 11, 2010 21:25:21 GMT -8
it'll probably be semi easy to find a carpool coming down from seattle if you have money or camping passes to offer in exchange for a ride. just wait till people make plans and post on here or craigslist that seems to be successful.
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Post by shamil on Jan 12, 2010 1:56:14 GMT -8
so i'm flying in to seattle all the way from pittsburgh... i'm a little clueless as to how this will work out. is it easy to find carpools? if not are there any other means of transportation to the gorge from seattle and from the gorge back to seattle? thanks! you should probably be able to find some car pools, and I think there was a bus in the past that has done the seattle-vantage trip? not sure though?
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Post by josephw on Jan 12, 2010 12:56:57 GMT -8
all right thanks. i just dont want to get stuck in seattle after that flight and scheduling it all in time is going to be a hassle. what about if i took a greyhound from seattle to quincy, washington? have you heard anything about a way to the festival from there? thanks
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Post by jobosrock on Jan 12, 2010 17:17:59 GMT -8
I actually looked into the exact same thing last year and came up empty. Although I don't think it would be to hard to hitch a ride that far from someone else going to the festival (a lot of people stop off there on the way through and I'm sure you could arrange something).
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Post by josephw on Jan 12, 2010 19:29:52 GMT -8
all right. i'll just have to see how it all plays out haha.
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