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Post by psychicofficer on Feb 17, 2010 0:17:02 GMT -8
Does anyone know how the shuttle system works for the premium grounds? Are there 2 set times, to the gates and back, or do they do a few scattered throughout the day? They had multiple shuttles running back and forth all day long. I don't remember waiting too long any time going to the fest or leaving. No more than 10 minutes. I think the only issue with the shuttles was that one had a/c issues but that was no big deal. The shuttles were one of the main perks for premium camping.
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Post by way2serious on Feb 17, 2010 16:35:13 GMT -8
Do you guys think I can get away with having 5 people at my camp site?
Also how do you go about buying camping passes? Is it just once you get there pay off the $100 and you are good to go?
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 17, 2010 19:52:13 GMT -8
Do you guys think I can get away with having 5 people at my camp site? Also how do you go about buying camping passes? Is it just once you get there pay off the $100 and you are good to go? I've read elsewhere on this board that the 4 person limit is for premier camping, because they only issue 4 premier wristbands per vehicle. You'll need the wristband to get in the premium camping area, and on the shuttle. I've never heard of people having to pay extra for camping in the main grounds, as I've seen buses full of people get by with one camping pass. I've done it with six in an RV before. I8 stated parking is free. I didn't realize this, because they've sold parking on ticketmaster in the past. There must be premium parking you pay for, and free general. Whatever you do, don't do something stupid like try to stash your car somewhere to avoid paying for camping. The tow truck drivers make half their yearly salary at Sasquatch towing people looking to break the rules. General camping sold out last year early. They got so many complaints, they guaranteed anyone showing up would get a camp site, and ended up with overflow camping near the entrance of the venue. Who knows if they will do that again this year. It's a good idea to err on the side of caution, and buy your camping pass online.
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Post by arihanam on Feb 18, 2010 14:19:14 GMT -8
Hey I've never gone to Sasquatch before. I recently moved to WA, and ever since I heard of this festival I really want to go! But I have a question for y'all: what would be a good way to get from Quincy to the Gorge? I don't own a car, and I'm under 21 so I can't rent one, so I've been looking into Greyhound and Amtrak and others. I'm stuck once I get to Quincy, though. Any suggestions?
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Post by mykee on Feb 18, 2010 19:41:20 GMT -8
Hey! This will be my first Sasquatch and I am coming from Victoria, BC Canada!
I just had a few questions regarding parking and camping (doesn't everybody?) I read through all the posts on here and didn't really get an answer to this so here goes..
I bought a premier camping pass, which is good 4 3 days. I also bough a premier parking pass, but it just says "GOOD FOR THIS DAY ONLY" and then shows the date of Monday, May 31st on it.
So like, I've been told that you park at your camp site.. is that true? and if it is, do I just leave my car and tent(s) all in the same spot all weekend? or will I have to move it, or will I have to park somewhere else away from where I camp? I'm not sure why it just says Monday only on the parking pass.. I spent like $30 on it. I hope I don't have to buy one for every day? There was never an option for this when I purchased it.
Also, when the concert is over for a night, and it's like, 1am or whatever, am I able to drive to a store near by and come back to my camp site? Or does no re-entry apply for the entire weekend?
Thanks in advance, so stoked this is my first massive festival experience! I go to Soundwave every year but it's very laid back compared to this.
Cheers, Mykee
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 18, 2010 19:47:51 GMT -8
Hey I've never gone to Sasquatch before. I recently moved to WA, and ever since I heard of this festival I really want to go! But I have a question for y'all: what would be a good way to get from Quincy to the Gorge? I don't own a car, and I'm under 21 so I can't rent one, so I've been looking into Greyhound and Amtrak and others. I'm stuck once I get to Quincy, though. Any suggestions? You CAN rent a car if you are under 25. It just costs more.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 18, 2010 19:49:40 GMT -8
Also, when the concert is over for a night, and it's like, 1am or whatever, am I able to drive to a store near by and come back to my camp site? Or does no re-entry apply for the entire weekend? Welcome. I can't comment on premier camping/parking because I've never done it. As far as leaving to go to a store: That wouldn't be practical at all. There's a convenience store on-site that is of course overpriced, but that's because you do not want to try driving to Quincy at night and attempt to find a 7-11 or something. Pack well.
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Post by mykee on Feb 18, 2010 20:01:41 GMT -8
Thanks for replying! Hopefully someone relieve my stress over this whole parking thing.. lol
What about lunch/dinner type foods? Is there somewhere to get healthier/meal-type foods in the festival? Like dare I say even a steak dinner? Or is it all just hot dogs, burgers and fries? I don't mind this stuff once or twice in a weekend but you gotta have variety! All I've heard is greasey stuff.. nothing healthy.
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Post by arihanam on Feb 18, 2010 20:14:17 GMT -8
You CAN rent a car if you are under 25. It just costs more. What I've heard is that between the ages 21-24 they just add on extra charges. If under 21 you basically cannot rent a car. I'm 20.
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Post by alex on Feb 18, 2010 20:25:12 GMT -8
Thanks for replying! Hopefully someone relieve my stress over this whole parking thing.. lol What about lunch/dinner type foods? Is there somewhere to get healthier/meal-type foods in the festival? Like dare I say even a steak dinner? Or is it all just hot dogs, burgers and fries? I don't mind this stuff once or twice in a weekend but you gotta have variety! All I've heard is greasey stuff.. nothing healthy. you'll likely have to bring your own and cook it at your site if you want a steak
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Post by mykee on Feb 18, 2010 20:31:27 GMT -8
You'll likely have to bring your own and cook it at your site if you want a steak Heh I was just saying that as an example.. I was just wondering if there were healthy options as opposed to comfort food. Like restaurant food as opposed to fast food. "Delicious alternatives"
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 18, 2010 21:00:20 GMT -8
You CAN rent a car if you are under 25. It just costs more. What I've heard is that between the ages 21-24 they just add on extra charges. If under 21 you basically cannot rent a car. I'm 20. Go to Budget's website. Begin filling out a reservation. You will see that it asks for your age at some point. There are three categories: 25+, 21-25, <21. Yes, it costs more. You can do it. I believe in you -- YOU CAN GET TO THIS FESTIVAL!
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 18, 2010 21:02:00 GMT -8
You'll likely have to bring your own and cook it at your site if you want a steak Heh I was just saying that as an example.. I was just wondering if there were healthy options as opposed to comfort food. Like restaurant food as opposed to fast food. "Delicious alternatives" The whole point of Sasquatch is to leave it a disgusting mess. Awful food, no showers, sunburns, hungover, etc. No classy food, come on. My first year, I brought two boxes of Pop Tarts and tried to live off of that. (Good thing I only went for two days/nights.)
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Post by coppi on Feb 18, 2010 21:25:17 GMT -8
So my entire group is all under 21 coming from Canada We're all of legal age up here and we wondering if we are allowed to bring beer across the border? if not does anyone know of a way we can acquire it within the states?
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Post by mykee on Feb 18, 2010 21:31:50 GMT -8
Heh I was just saying that as an example.. I was just wondering if there were healthy options as opposed to comfort food. Like restaurant food as opposed to fast food. "Delicious alternatives" The whole point of Sasquatch is to leave it a disgusting mess. Awful food, no showers, sunburns, hungover, etc. No classy food, come on. My first year, I brought two boxes of Pop Tarts and tried to live off of that. (Good thing I only went for two days/nights.) I've been to festivals before, every year I DJ at Soundwave Music Festival on Vancouver Island and I go for a whole week. I'm also 31, and it takes things like a good meal or even having a shower half way through the festival to feel refreshed and ready to rock out all day/night. Yes, people CAN live of pop tarts if they wanted to but, why would you want to if you don't have to? I've spent the last 10 years treating my body like crap and I still do, but when I'm somewhere where i'm going to be doing a lot of debauchery I'd love to have at least ONE good meal throughout the weekend!
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Post by alex on Feb 18, 2010 21:45:02 GMT -8
So my entire group is all under 21 coming from Canada We're all of legal age up here and we wondering if we are allowed to bring beer across the border? if not does anyone know of a way we can acquire it within the states? they won't let you across the border with it since you're not legal age in the U.S. you might have to go old-school and loiter outside a liquor store on the way. Where are you coming from?
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Post by gonzo on Feb 18, 2010 21:45:38 GMT -8
So my entire group is all under 21 coming from Canada We're all of legal age up here and we wondering if we are allowed to bring beer across the border? if not does anyone know of a way we can acquire it within the states? You won't be able to take alcohol across the border if you are under 21. I would say your best bet would be to find someone in the campsite to buy it for you at the general store. Even the ridiculously overpriced general store beer will be cheaper than buying booze in Canada.
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 18, 2010 21:52:23 GMT -8
Hey! This will be my first Sasquatch and I am coming from Victoria, BC Canada! I just had a few questions regarding parking and camping (doesn't everybody?) I read through all the posts on here and didn't really get an answer to this so here goes.. I bought a premier camping pass, which is good 4 3 days. I also bough a premier parking pass, but it just says "GOOD FOR THIS DAY ONLY" and then shows the date of Monday, May 31st on it. So like, I've been told that you park at your camp site.. is that true? and if it is, do I just leave my car and tent(s) all in the same spot all weekend? or will I have to move it, or will I have to park somewhere else away from where I camp? I'm not sure why it just says Monday only on the parking pass.. I spent like $30 on it. I hope I don't have to buy one for every day? There was never an option for this when I purchased it. Also, when the concert is over for a night, and it's like, 1am or whatever, am I able to drive to a store near by and come back to my camp site? Or does no re-entry apply for the entire weekend? Thanks in advance, so stoked this is my first massive festival experience! I go to Soundwave every year but it's very laid back compared to this. Cheers, Mykee If you have purchased a premier camping ticket, which you stated you did, you will not need to buy a parking ticket. If you did, sell it. Yes, you camp next to your car, and you go to the festival with your tent pitched, and everything valuable locked in your car. Any random can steel your tent if they really want to, but I've never heard of it happening. You stay at the same spot all weekend, next to your tent, and your car.
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Post by coppi on Feb 18, 2010 22:21:05 GMT -8
We're coming from calgary so if there is anyone else coming from this direction who wants to meet up on the other side of the border to help us out we could most likely make it worth your while
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Post by alex on Feb 19, 2010 8:49:42 GMT -8
If you're in the area when I'm in the area I'd have no problem doing this.
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