Gorge 2004 Labor Day Thread

[Rob D]

I'm know for sure I'm going. plane tickets might be costly in a few months but we should be able to get a good deal right now...who else is going?

[Number27]

Oh, I am definetly going. As well as most of The 'Cock and OST crew. Good times, good times. :thumbsup

[Thegravedigger]

:thumbsup

Hell yes. It's back to the Gorge this year for me folks!!!! Nice to wake up to these tour dates!! It seems we will be making that Gorge trip after all Crumbo!! :D :D


:monkey

[RetardedMonkey]

I'll be there. heh.

I actually intend to make this the time that I meet up with some ants. I figure a bunch of you will be there.

Will be a great couple of days, no matter what. :D

I'm going to try to make it there this year (because the dates are't corresponding with my schedule as I had hoped, so I might take the extra money to do some traveling. Speaking of which, you're one of the few not bitching about the tour dates...and for some reason I'm doubting you're from Florida ;) ).

[kas141]

I'm in!! already booked my hotel, as a matter of fact.....(I hate camping).

[wolfdisney]

I'm going to try and make it, If I can get tickets I will be there!!! :)

[bullbanker]

I'm in!! already booked my hotel, as a matter of fact.....(I hate camping).
Kristen or anyone - What hotels are near the Gorge? I found the Best Western on the Gorge site...is that the closest?

Thanks - Jeremy

[dmbfan524]

i wish i could go

[Rob D]

last year i had the best experience of my life at the gorge...lemme see if i can find the pictures...

[kas141]

Kristen or anyone - What hotels are near the Gorge? I found the Best Western on the Gorge site...is that the closest?

Thanks - Jeremy

Hey Jeremy,
Not much is available - check expedia for Moses Lake and Ellensburg (sp?). Those are the 2 closest towns, about 20 min. to 1/2 hr. away.

My friends stayed in Moses LAke last year and said it was fine.

That best western on the gorge site is booked up already. I'm booked at the holiday inn express in moses lake, i think it was $79 a night for Sat. and Sun. nite. I'm going to stay in seattle on friday night so I can do some touristy stuff.

[JanelleM]

Oh I have to get to Gorge...damn so many details to work out!!
I'm gonna go check plane tix prices right now...

EDIT: Does anyone know if you fly into Seattle to get to Gorge?

[jahsh420]

yes fly into seattle-tacoma airport

[GHB#13]

:bounce I'm going to the Gorge for the first time this year!! :bounce

Can anyone give me info on the best way to get to the Gorge from the Seattle Airport without renting a car. I plan to camp out both nights, even if I don't get tickets. So I just need a ride for me and my girlfriend from the airport to the venue.

[bullbanker]

Thanks Kristen - Hotel is booked, flight is next. I'll be visiting my niece and nephew for a couple days in Seattle and then seeing the band perform at one of their favorite places...

I only wish it wasn't 6 months away...

[hayduke]

:bounce I'm going to the Gorge for the first time this year!! :bounce

Can anyone give me info on the best way to get to the Gorge from the Seattle Airport without renting a car. I plan to camp out both nights, even if I don't get tickets. So I just need a ride for me and my girlfriend from the airport to the venue.

The Gorge is a loooong way from Sea-Tac. I'd try to track down some Seattle Ants and catch a ride with them. It's at least 3 hours from the airport if you know where you're going. I'd volunteer to do it but i'm coming form the other direction. This is year 5 for me at the Gorge and I really hope the redeem themselves after last year's let down. I'm sure you'll learn to love the Gorge like everyone else.
dmc

[recentlytrippin]

I'm in.

[FPrefect61]

Oh I have to get to Gorge...damn so many details to work out!!
I'm gonna go check plane tix prices right now...

EDIT: Does anyone know if you fly into Seattle to get to Gorge?
We'll hitch a ride to the campground together. ;)

I'm so pumped for this.

[Rob D]

we rented a car from sea-tac to gorge and it was about 2.5 hours. not bad at all. i think you can fly into an airport a bit closer, but it's more expensive to fly into the smaller airport. if you get to seattle early or can stay an extra day, it's so worth it. i wandered the streets of seattle last year on a saturday night...it was great.

[Snipper007]

Hotels suck you have to camp if your going to the Gorge. camping is like 75% of the gorge expierence. I'll bee there again, never missed a Gorge show.

[Rob D]

Hotels suck you have to camp if your going to the Gorge. camping is like 75% of the gorge expierence. I'll bee there again, never missed a Gorge show.


camping is key. what we do (cause we're old farts) is get a hotel nearby and rent a campground down in quincy. sleep at the hotel, spend all day at the campground and in the water...then it's on to the shows. last year was the best weekend ever.

[asmjm39]

I am too old for camping

[firedancn_nanci]

I will so be gorge'n it this year again! But I have to agree Camping is the key to the Gorge! Never have I had so much fun or met some many p eople as in my camping area! We didn't stay in the Gorge Camp Ground which is just a walk to the amp. but we stayed where there was way more shade, pot, and year after year Gorge goers! I am sooooooooooo stoaked for this though! I just wish they were plaing Vancouver this year so I could do both shows! Ah well! Lots of traveling this summer I guess!

[kas141]

I am too old for camping


me too!!! :p

[Snipper007]

[QUOTE=I just wish they were plaing Vancouver this year so I could do both shows! Ah well! Lots of traveling this summer I guess![/QUOTE]No shit only two shows in the NW and there both at the gorge I was hoping for Vancouver or Portland also.:(

[Snipper007]

I am too old for campingHow can you ever be to old for camping?

[FPrefect61]

Hmm, it's a bit of a hike from the airport to the venue, huh? Anyone want to pick up a scared New Yorker? :lol

[GoLdpHiShDMB]

My buddy Nick is in the army and says he's takin me out to the Gorge with him when he returns to NJ this summer.. :D

[Snipper007]

Everyone should just rent a bus and meet in Seattle. That way none of you will have to rent cars or bum a ride with someone.

[Rob D]

^^^ not a bad idea. i'll look into it and get back to you.

[JanelleM]

Hmm, it's a bit of a hike from the airport to the venue, huh? Anyone want to pick up a scared New Yorker? :lol
And a Phoenician? I have no idea what is up once I get off the plane :(

[recentlytrippin]

:bounce Hmm, it's a bit of a hike from the airport to the venue, huh? Anyone want to pick up a scared New Yorker? :lol



And a little kid from PA.

[FPrefect61]

And a Phoenician? I have no idea what is up once I get off the plane :(
A what? Is that like someone from Egypt?

Rich, don't you worry, I'll be your bodyguard.

[kas141]

I'm renting an SUV in seattle on friday, so if i have room i'll let you guys know!!! (i have no idea who of my friends are going....)

[Bartender84]

Hell yeah. Going to both shows this year, even if I have to sleep in the middle of the desert

[jeffrey13]

Hmm, it's a bit of a hike from the airport to the venue, huh? Anyone want to pick up a scared New Yorker? :lol

how about a minnesotan...

[Rob D]

you're definitely going to have to get transport there. it's a hike and hitchhiking (even w/ boobs out, jen) would be tough.

[FPrefect61]

How about flying into Spokane? Is that closer?

[JanelleM]

you're definitely going to have to get transport there. it's a hike and hitchhiking (even w/ boobs out, jen) would be tough.
:lol Thanks for the tip Rob. But I will be topless anyway.

Tom a Phoenician is a resident of Phoenix :)

[Snipper007]

How about flying into Spokane? Is that closer?NO and it will be harder to get a ride or a retal car.

[dm40band]

i think the old Camden crew should all fly into the same airport and around the same time and we can go together... Me, Tom, Rich and the wife :lol, maybe Marcy... i don't know but let me know definitely...

[dmbnj79]

I'm so there for this. I am flying from Atlanta to there because I will be in Atlanta a few days before.

[dm40band]

I'm so there for this. I am flying from Atlanta to there because I will be in Atlanta a few days before.

Ree you better go :D

4 days of the Camden Crew cmon!!!

[recentlytrippin]

i think the old Camden crew should all fly into the same airport and around the same time and we can go together... Me, Tom, Rich and the wife :lol, maybe Marcy... i don't know but let me know definitely...


Holy shit!!! A world not heard from in centuries. I'm in for flying in and meeting!!!
Reunion!

[dm40band]

Holy shit!!! A world not heard from in centuries. I'm in for flying in and meeting!!!
Reunion!

oh hell yeah we should rent like an Astro those big ass vans that would so rock :bounce


and rich what's up with camden??? is that honeymoon time?

[recentlytrippin]

oh hell yeah we should rent like an Astro those big ass vans that would so rock :bounce


and rich what's up with camden??? is that honeymoon time?

Yeah.
We get married on the 17th and will be honeymooning from the 18th to the 25th.


Remember I called that a whole year ago. I said I bet we will be on our honeymoon during Camden.

[dm40band]

Yeah.
We get married on the 17th and will be honeymooning from the 18th to the 25th.


Remember I called that a whole year ago. I said I bet we will be on our honeymoon during Camden.

man congrads!!! tell the wife i said hello, i haven't talk to you guys in like forever!!! but yea you did call that shit, upsetting but then again NOT!!!

and Dave couldn't work around this, damn him :lol

[recentlytrippin]

man congrads!!! tell the wife i said hello, i haven't talk to you guys in like forever!!! but yea you did call that shit, upsetting but then again NOT!!!

Thanks buddy. :)

[perrinbar]

Alright I'm thinking its time to bust into the old Gorge miracle, so I may be looking to bum a ride if offers are abounding, if not I'll figure out a way, believe you me I will. Holy Crap I'm stoked. Stoked stoked stoked!!!


Anybody from L.A. going???? cuz thats where I'll be flying up from.

[cavecricket34]

Why does it have to be so late in the summer. :(

[recentlytrippin]

Why does it have to be so late in the summer. :(

But it is a 3 day weekend.

[il bacio dolce]

Holy shit, I'm there! Well granted I have the money for the FRICKEN plane tickets.
PRAY FOR ME!!!!!! :multi

[cavecricket34]

But it is a 3 day weekend.
Yeah but my class starts on the 7th. I guess I could still make it, but I like to have more time off after a trip.

[Rob D]

looks like it's going to be around $350 for a holiday weekend plane ticket...ouch.

[stunnersal]

I'm in!! I can't wait!!! :bounce

[FPrefect61]

It's about $300 now out of NY, not too bad...

But to buy the tickets now or wait until I'm confirmed, I don't know...

[cavecricket34]

looks like it's going to be around $350 for a holiday weekend plane ticket...ouch.
Same here, slightly cheaper though.

[Snipper007]

even if you don't get tickets it's worth going for the gorge experience.

[JanelleM]

Yeah like $298 from here. Damn you Labor Day prices!

[Mickey Carson]

Well the hotel is booked...and to the person asking of Spokane was closer to the Gorge...the answer is yes slightly (by about 60 miles)...but you'd have difficulty finding a ride as was mentioned. So pumped for this :)

[Number27]

273 dollars, one stop for me on American Airlines.

[Rob D]

Well the hotel is booked...and to the person asking of Spokane was closer to the Gorge...the answer is yes slightly (by about 60 miles)...but you'd have difficulty finding a ride as was mentioned. So pumped for this :)


and from what i heard from friends who flew into spokane, prices may be higher do to the less traffic that airport conducts. they jumped from boise to spokane and user flyer miles...i think best bet is to still fly into sea/tac.

[Rob D]

273 dollars, one stop for me on American Airlines.


what dates are you guys flying? my $350 fair was for travel on sat 9/4 morning (the luxury of flying east -> west coast, i leave raleigh at 6am and get to seattle at 10:45am) and leave tuesday morning to come back to raleigh. one day of work missed (tues) and one night to spend in seattle (mon). sat and tues flight days shouldn't be $350...

edit: last year i flew on thurs morning and sunday morning for gorge. spent $260 for airfare. was delayed in seattle on my way to o'hare so i spent the night in chicago and missed work on monday (it was a bonus). got to see chicago friends from the past...

[matradtk]

I'm in!! already booked my hotel, as a matter of fact.....(I hate camping).

DITTO! I've tried the camping scene, believe me. I did the 2000 and 2001 three day events. The 2000 was great, but my neighbors in 2001 sucked. I'm staying in a luxury suite, ahhhh. I'll be one of the only well rested DMB fans there :lol

Tickets on sale next week for me! :multi :thumbsup

I'll be there both days 9/4 & 9/5 see y'all there!
;)

[il bacio dolce]

Well, I found $257 from Pittsburgh to Seattle. I can manage it. I will. :D

[FPrefect61]

I can fly into Seattle for $278, but I have to change flights, I hate doing that. A direct flight is $301.

[hotstuffcharlie]

It's about $300 now out of NY, not too bad...

But to buy the tickets now or wait until I'm confirmed, I don't know...



Do it!!

[Number27]

what dates are you guys flying? my $350 fair was for travel on sat 9/4 morning (the luxury of flying east -> west coast, i leave raleigh at 6am and get to seattle at 10:45am) and leave tuesday morning to come back to raleigh. one day of work missed (tues) and one night to spend in seattle (mon). sat and tues flight days shouldn't be $350...

edit: last year i flew on thurs morning and sunday morning for gorge. spent $260 for airfare. was delayed in seattle on my way to o'hare so i spent the night in chicago and missed work on monday (it was a bonus). got to see chicago friends from the past...
On Priceline.com:
Friday, Sept. 3rd to Monday, September 6th.

Tampa, FL (TPA) to
Seattle, WA (SEA)
connects in Dallas, TX American Airlines
Flight 531 / 897
8h 33m Departs: 1:00p
Arrives: 6:33p 1 Stop

Seattle, WA (SEA) to
Tampa, FL (TPA)
American Airlines
Flight 1138 7h 19m
Departs: 12:34p
Arrives: 10:53p 1 Stop

[FPrefect61]

Do it!!
You going too, Charlie?

[kas141]

I'm flying out 9/3 at 9am from philly on a frequent flyer ticket....thank God!! Although us airways out of here is $318 nonstop which isn't really that bad.

[JanelleM]

I can fly into Seattle for $278, but I have to change flights, I hate doing that. A direct flight is $301.
:thumbsup Yeah spend the extra $23.

[FPrefect61]

:thumbsup Yeah spend the extra $23.
Will the extra $23 get me a personal welcome at the gate? ;)

[JanelleM]

Will the extra $23 get me a personal welcome at the gate? ;)
Awww! Yeah it's a new service I am providing :)

[Mickey Carson]

I wonder where the "preferred lawn seating" area will be...wonder if it would be right behind the fence in the steps area...or possibly in between GA and reserved (the small lawn space behind the beer garden/picnic area)...but on second thought that's probably not enough room. Should be interesting though...but I'm guessing that the preferred lawn seating will be where I'm at for at least one night since getting reserved seats for this 2-night stand will be INSANE! Only show for anyone in the NW...especially all the folks coming from Canada. Wow.

[asmjm39]

I could be wrong but I doubt that will be the only stop in the NW, more dates, I think, will be announced, I am not worried

[Snipper007]

I wonder where the "preferred lawn seating" area will be...wonder if it would be right behind the fence in the steps area...or possibly in between GA and reserved (the small lawn space behind the beer garden/picnic area)...but on second thought that's probably not enough room. Should be interesting though...but I'm guessing that the preferred lawn seating will be where I'm at for at least one night since getting reserved seats for this 2-night stand will be INSANE! Only show for anyone in the NW...especially all the folks coming from Canada. Wow.It sucks to be in the NW.......never mind we got benaroya,the crock cafe, and the random pike street show. :D I wish there was one in Vancouver or Portland. Oh well we don't have to go very far to get to the gorge.:D :p

[il bacio dolce]

You lucky people who live in the right state! :p

[il bacio dolce]

Can somebody give me an idea how much Gorge tickets usually are?

[Versacci41]

I can't wait...i had a blast last year and i'll definately be making the trip again this year. The shows are just a few days before my 21st birthday so it looks like the celebration will start early.

[asmjm39]

54 last year

[evrydayangel40]

last year was my first Gorge trip and i'm not ever missing those shows again!!

so excited!!

[Mickey Carson]

What do you think the chances are of getting "The Last Stop" on September 5th :) Of course that's assuming that additonal tour dates aren't announced after the Gorge run.

[marhoochia]

I'm know for sure I'm going. plane tickets might be costly in a few months but we should be able to get a good deal right now...who else is going?
I am going .. dude - tix out of Raleigh are 350 ... so I am going out of Charlotte - 270.

Tell me if u find them cheaper.

[cavecricket34]

$261 from Chicago to Seattle, nonstop :)

[KJ.]

If I win the $222 million jackpot in the Mega Millions game I will definitely be there front row center. And probably every other show as well.

[annienicole]

YES I WILL BE THERE!!

Oh wow I am so excited, I should be writing a paper that is due today... but when I found tour dates (my dad is now a fan and called me from the east coast to tell me to check my e-mail!) I had to get online. I am really bummed about this being the only show in the northwest, may try and make it to a show in California this year though...

So let's see... I will back up the camp instead of hotels thing, I think this is my 6th year going and every year we camp... you see people of all ages camping and I don't know anyone who does not enjoy it. Please do it if you can, and chances are it will end up being cheaper the closer we get to the show huh??

As for going out there, I will be headed out and I think there will be a few car fulls of us going, we may be able to fit some people from outta state in our cars, keep you all updated. I am so excited, hope to meet you ants over there... let's hope for an awesome weekend like in 2002! :) Let's keep this thread going and I hope to see you all in Sept... for those of you who have never been to a gorge show... you are in for a treat and for those of you who have, I am sure you share in my excitment... So sad it's not until the END of summer though, at least I can look forward to it for six months though...

[il bacio dolce]

This is gonna piss off my mom majorly. :lol Oh well.

[dmb_41_sd]

Man oh man, how should i plan this year? I drove out there with one other person last year in a day from the south dakota. I'll do it again in a bigger vehicle and with more people. Otherwise it'll cost me 313 bucks plus a rental car. HMMM. I love this time of year!

[Mickey Carson]

At least with the ticket ordering through WH going on through March...I'll be able to renew my membership to the WH on March 1st and add another year...should help out with tickets :)

[CornellDMBfan]

NOT FAIR. Just days after I start school back up on the east coast!

[weljenks]

[QUOTE=I just wish they were plaing Vancouver this year so I could do both shows! Ah well! Lots of traveling this summer I guess!No shit only two shows in the NW and there both at the gorge I was hoping for Vancouver or Portland also.:([/QUOTE]


I wouldn't be surprised if they added a show or two at the new White River Amphitheater near Seattle the following week.... especially given their relationship with Clear Channel. That venue would be an outdoor venue which this tour seems to focus on and it would be a hell of lot nicer than Portland or Vancouver's acoustically challenged arenas.

[LieInOurGrvsGrl]

hmm, i live in Bothell washington, if any of you guys know where that is/ or are coming from there! I am also only 15 at the moment, 16 in 2 weeks! And then i can drive, so hopefully i am going to drive my ass up there... ive been the last 5 years so i am definately not missing this one! I cant wait to go back to dmb after seeing d+f this year at the key arena... plus last years gorge show i went to was soo awesome! Im also hoping to go both nights, but will prolly only be able to go one becuase i will prolly have to pay for my friends ticket to becuase none of my friends like dmb enough to pay the money for the tickets! But i cant wait to go! ahhh i just wish it wasnt 2 days before i start my junior year of high school... i always like it better when its during the summer, just something to look forward to ya kno!?

[JonTheRvelator]

Cool looks like I'm gonna have a 7 show summer... :D

[cowboyroie]

Here's my story. I'm stuck in Florida. There are four shows in that area that I would definately go to. However, there's the Gorge. Now there's no way I can come up with the cash for those shows and the Gorge, especially since I'm going to Bonnaroo. I need the advice of you Gorge veterans. Are two nights at the Gorge, at the end of the tour, better than four shows in the southeast? If yes, then I have a whole mess of planning to do.

[AudreyM]

Kristen or anyone - What hotels are near the Gorge? I found the Best Western on the Gorge site...is that the closest?

Thanks - Jeremy

I think the Holiday Inn at Moses Lake is pretty close. It still had some rooms available too.

A.

[skinnypig21]

holiday inn express looks booked but the shilo still has rooms.....for now...

[il bacio dolce]

Some Ant's signature has something like "I'm broke as hell, but who cares, it's DMB"? I like that. :lol

[coolhotwaves]

I'm gonna try and make it to these shows since I haven't gotten a chance to see the band yet and the gorge is about an 8 hour drive.

[il bacio dolce]

8 hours? I'd be there!

[Sutmaster6]

Here's my story. I'm stuck in Florida. There are four shows in that area that I would definately go to. However, there's the Gorge. Now there's no way I can come up with the cash for those shows and the Gorge, especially since I'm going to Bonnaroo. I need the advice of you Gorge veterans. Are two nights at the Gorge, at the end of the tour, better than four shows in the southeast? If yes, then I have a whole mess of planning to do.

you know what's funny? i'm in the exact same position, i mean i could spend a few hundred and hit up the 3 or 4 shows "local" but then there is the gorge which would be close to 1000 to pull off (not counting people paying me back for tix, plane, etc.) so i'm stuck too, which should it be?! :confused:

[dmbkristin]

I could be wrong but I doubt that will be the only stop in the NW, more dates, I think, will be announced, I am not worried

Yeah, there's some time around these shows. The show before it (right now) is on Tuesday 8/31, and the show after it (right now, according to USA Today) is on Wednesday 9/8 in Utah.

Hmm... a third Gorge show? A show or two at White River? Portland? Vancouver? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

For people looking for hotel rooms, you'll want to book ASAP. Labor Day weekend is actually a really popular time over in Moses Lake anyway for vacationers, let alone all of us concert-goers. The Holiday Inn Express is already booked ( :( ) so I booked a room at the Best Western in Ephrata, which is actually slightly closer to the Gorge than Moses Lake is. It's not on I-90 though, but that's not bad. I've spent a lot of time in Eastern WA so I know my way around. ;)

Anyway, I'm glad the shows are Labor Day weekend. The Gorge shows should always be on the weekend. :thumbsup

Can't wait! :multi

[onesweetdan]

Since I already was a meat-head and started a thread without looking, I guess I will ask my same question here, what is the deal with camping, can you book in advance or is it first come first serve? Have you ever heard of people not getting a site? Sorry about the waste of space by starting a new thread, been a long day of teaching Japanese kids English!

[carkiwi]

If all goes well, my boyfriend and I will be driving down to the Gorge from Vancouver...if we get tickets. I dunno if I can afford both nights though. :(

[steve26]

I'm going to the last show. I'm in southern Indiana and I won't miss it for the world. I'm flying up there...

[Rob D]

If I win the $222 million jackpot in the Mega Millions game I will definitely be there front row center. And probably every other show as well.


no you won't, that's where i usually sit ;)

[JanelleM]

no you won't, that's where i usually sit ;)
:thumbsup Love me some Rob!

OK I have a question and thought I would bring it in here:
Should I go to Alpine OR Camden?

[Rob D]

:thumbsup Love me some Rob!

OK I have a question and thought I would bring it in here:
Should I go to Alpine OR Camden?


w/out question, alpine. trust in me.

[JonTheRvelator]

Alpine.

[evrydayangel40]

Since I already was a meat-head and started a thread without looking, I guess I will ask my same question here, what is the deal with camping, can you book in advance or is it first come first serve? Have you ever heard of people not getting a site? Sorry about the waste of space by starting a new thread, been a long day of teaching Japanese kids English!


you shouldn't have any problems finding somewhere to camp. there's the Gorge campground which is affiliated with the venue.....but i've heard not so great things about that one - very crowded and such.

i've always camped for free at a place that's known as Feathers. it's actually inside the Gorge and it's just beautiful! just drive out and stick your tent up :)

[JanelleM]

Really? Well I have never been to either of these. I made a decision early on to go to Camden, but as the dates were released and I did some research...it works better for me to go to Alpine.

[Rob D]

alpine is supposedly dave's favorite venue. it's huge, seats a boatload of people. the crowd's are great every year. the acoustics kick ass. all you have to do it put aside the fact that you're in wisconsin and you're golden.

[Number27]

But Gorge is going to kick ass Jen, just because I will be there.

[JanelleM]

Oh Gorge for sure Los...I just want to go to another out of state show (besides CA) and I leaning towards Alpine right now...

[Mickey Carson]

so I booked a room at the Best Western in Ephrata, which is actually slightly closer to the Gorge than Moses Lake is.

Ditto :)

[weljenks]

Here's my story. I'm stuck in Florida. There are four shows in that area that I would definately go to. However, there's the Gorge. Now there's no way I can come up with the cash for those shows and the Gorge, especially since I'm going to Bonnaroo. I need the advice of you Gorge veterans. Are two nights at the Gorge, at the end of the tour, better than four shows in the southeast? If yes, then I have a whole mess of planning to do.

Try to go to the Gorge at least once. It will be a trip you never forget. Fly into Seattle and drive the rest of the way. The beauty and diverse geography will stun you. You will think you just landed in New Zealand. Two things you won't forget, your plane flight over Seattle and Puget Sound and the first time you walk in and see the Gorge and it's backdrop.

[Rob D]

Try to go to the Gorge at least once. It will be a trip you never forget. Fly into Seattle and drive the rest of the way. The beauty and diverse geography will stun you. You will think you just landed in New Zealand. Two things you won't forget, your plane flight over Seattle and Puget Sound and the first time you walk in and see the Gorge and it's backdrop.


the thing i haven't forgot is immediately when you walk in and go through the security/ticket people, the view just over the path you about to walk down. two beautiful mountains, seperated by the river...the sunset over that was perfect. literally felt like heaven.

[JonTheRvelator]

:thumbsup

But Gorge is going to kick ass Jen, just because I will be there.
you forget that I'll be there carlos. (yet another reason why it will rule.)

[JanelleM]

Alright Alpine it is!!

And I CANNOT wait for Gorge. I saw Rob's pics and was blown away by how absolutley perfect it was.

[Number27]

:thumbsup


you forget that I'll be there carlos. (yet another reason why it will rule.)
Awesome Jon. I will try to find you, as well as any other Ants that are at Gorge.

[Rob D]

we should all wear something to signify that we're ants. how about g.w. bush masks. that'd really freak some people out...

[Rob D]

the thing i haven't forgot is immediately when you walk in and go through the security/ticket people, the view just over the path you about to walk down. two beautiful mountains, seperated by the river...the sunset over that was perfect. literally felt like heaven.


http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?collid=80652210505&photoid=25652210505&page=1&&refreshkey=1077296207092

this is the pic i'm talking about. trust me, in person it's beautiful...

[Mickey Carson]

alpine is supposedly dave's favorite venue

Interesting...I thought I remembered hearing that the Gorge was Dave's favorite. Perhaps I'm mistaken.

[JonTheRvelator]

we should all wear something to signify that we're ants. how about g.w. bush masks. that'd really freak some people out...

How about we all wear robes and get naked when the concert starts... :D

[il bacio dolce]

No naked. :(

[OklahomaMama]

if anyone would like to help out brit (satellite618), please read the entry from her livejournal dated yesterday. a friend of hers is posting updates on her brain tumor removal surgery and recovery and she wants to hook up brit with some gorge tix.

here's the link to her journal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/satellite618/

thanks, ants!

[JonTheRvelator]

:D ok. (I'd probrably make Carlos feel inadequate.)

[hayduke]

you shouldn't have any problems finding somewhere to camp. there's the Gorge campground which is affiliated with the venue.....but i've heard not so great things about that one - very crowded and such.

i've always camped for free at a place that's known as Feathers. it's actually inside the Gorge and it's just beautiful! just drive out and stick your tent up :)

:thumbsup

Camping around the Gorge is a piece of cake. I've been there 5 years now and never had to pay to sleep. Get in your car, find a dirt road and throw down the sleeping bag. Last year we camped in the mountains directly across from the venue. Nice and cool with amazing views. We even saw a few hundred head of elk. There are also plenty of places between the venue and Wenatchee to camp. Stay away from the Gorge's 'campground.' Unless of course you prefer to sleep in puke and immense heat.

dmc

[GoLdpHiShDMB]

If i can afford to fly out there from PA i will def. be setting up a tent for free in some beautiful place. sounds like a lot of fun, i want to save my money though for this festival and other shows.

[kas141]

http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?collid=80652210505&photoid=25652210505&page=1&&refreshkey=1077296207092

this is the pic i'm talking about. trust me, in person it's beautiful...

Awesome pics! You were there with the infamous #3?? I gotta meet this guy - he's from Philly, right? I need to find more dmb fans in the area....

[Rob D]

Awesome pics! You were there with the infamous #3?? I gotta meet this guy - he's from Philly, right? I need to find more dmb fans in the area....


yeah, #3 (chris) is my boy. we'll be making the return trip this year...

[FPrefect61]

As long as it doesn't snow like it did at Boone, I'll be alright. :lol

[asmjm39]

any of you guys golf? Rich and I are gonna hit the links in the am if anyone wants to join in!

[FPrefect61]

any of you guys golf? Rich and I are gonna hit the links in the am if anyone wants to join in!
I used to work on a golf course, then I got hit in the head by an incoming golf ball, haven't been the same since. :(

:p

[Rob D]

i do, but i'm not lugging my clubs from one corner of the country to the other...

[il bacio dolce]

Who's up for jumping off a bridge!!

[asmjm39]

Rent some!

[wolfdisney]

Can you bring a camera into the Gorge during a show? Besides sneaking one in...
I want to bring my camera and take pics of the whole thing, stage with beautiful scenery

[Rob D]

Can you bring a camera into the Gorge during a show? Besides sneaking one in...
I want to bring my camera and take pics of the whole thing, stage with beautiful scenery


nope, i crotched mine last year. they didn't check all that well. i plan on bringing my dv-cam in this year.

[Number27]

I think they were intimidated by your crotch, Rob. I sure am.

[Cyric]

Hey all,

Im definatly going to the gorge this year, however I have not been down there before and while the finding a dirt road and setting up camp would work if need be I would rather hit a campground so if anyone knows what campground are down there (and if they have websites) could you let me know

Thanks

[Aerodmb]

You can fly into Spokane OR Seattle Tacoma, both are pretty much equi-distant to the Gorge...camping is definitely the way to go. Renting an RV is even a better fricken idea.

Nice to see it's on Labor Day weekend, how much sweeter can this get?

can't wait!

[Aerodmb]

:thumbsup

Camping around the Gorge is a piece of cake. I've been there 5 years now and never had to pay to sleep. Get in your car, find a dirt road and throw down the sleeping bag. Last year we camped in the mountains directly across from the venue. Nice and cool with amazing views. We even saw a few hundred head of elk. There are also plenty of places between the venue and Wenatchee to camp. Stay away from the Gorge's 'campground.' Unless of course you prefer to sleep in puke and immense heat.

dmc


Can you enlighten us of these "mountain" camping sites, or are they top secret? I'd love to get my hands on one...PM me if you get a chance...

[Rob D]

I think they were intimidated by your crotch, Rob. I sure am.


you're not the only one, 'los, trust me.

[Talula62]

Cyric, Here's some campsites. You can get info on the onsite Gorge campground from their own website.

Vantage:
http://www.vantagewa.com/camping.html

Getty's Cove:
http://www.gettyscove.com/

Wildhorse
http://wildhorsecg.freeservers.com/

[dancergirl40ky]

I'm gonna be there, camping is our plan. :)

[dancergirl40ky]

:bounce



And a little kid from PA.

You'll be fine , this little girl from KY did back in January. Seattle was great.

[dancergirl40ky]

It's about $300 now out of NY, not too bad...

But to buy the tickets now or wait until I'm confirmed, I don't know...

I think you have a little time to wait for the plane ticket. I am just keeping an eye on Orbitz.

[dancergirl40ky]

we should all wear something to signify that we're ants. how about g.w. bush masks. that'd really freak some people out...

How about these? :lol :lol

[Cyric]

Cyric, Here's some campsites. You can get info on the onsite Gorge campground from their own website.

Vantage:
http://www.vantagewa.com/camping.html

Getty's Cove:
http://www.gettyscove.com/

Wildhorse
http://wildhorsecg.freeservers.com/
Thanks for the help Talula

[il bacio dolce]

Stace, that's too cute!

I've been doing some searching for plane tickets but I won't be buying for a little while either. I have some veteran Gorge-goers taking care of my camping needs and other details, so I have so much less to worry about. :D It's gonna be fun.

[uofmjess]

i've never been to the gorge...seeing as how i'm from tennessee and it's completely the other side of the country..but i just got my camping reservations at the vantage campgrounds..i can't wait to see all of you there!

[Duckyguy]

I'll be at the gorge again this year.
staying at a hotel in Moses Lake again.

[dmb_41_sd]

i've never been to the gorge...seeing as how i'm from tennessee and it's completely the other side of the country..but i just got my camping reservations at the vantage campgrounds..i can't wait to see all of you there!

It's all good. You've made the first step, you're well on your way now, there's no looking back. I passed up the gorge 2 years ago and I'm still pissed I didnt go. I cant miss it again. Have fun at vantage.

[danster]

hey im goin to the gorge for the first time this year and me and my buddy are takin his rv out from chicago. is there any nearby campsites/places to sleep in an rv by the gorge at all

[danster]

and would anyone be able to give me an hours estimate for the drive from chicago

[Thegravedigger]

:bounce

[ModestMouse2003]

and would anyone be able to give me an hours estimate for the drive from chicago

its 16 hrs from rapid city

and its 12-13hrs from rapid to chicago

so id say 29hrs of driving.

[il bacio dolce]

I printed out a picture of the ampitheater to put on my wall so when I wake up I remember what I have to look forward to/save money for. :)

[littleberde]

I printed out a picture of the ampitheater to put on my wall so when I wake up I remember what I have to look forward to/save money for. :)


which picture?

[il bacio dolce]

It's on the third page of the thread, I think.

[FPrefect61]

I think you have a little time to wait for the plane ticket. I am just keeping an eye on Orbitz.
Good call. Man, September can't get here fast enough.

[il bacio dolce]

It can go as slow as it wants, I need to be saving up. :)

[Alandmb]

I just booked, SUPER 8 (Ellensburg), I only have one year in the WH, never been to the Gorge so i hope i can get those tickets, Sept. 6th is my 2nd Wedding Anniversary, it would be the perfect anniversary............
Hope to see you guys there........

DMB '04
CHULA VISTA 24
HOME DEPOT 26 & 28
GORGE 4-5

Peace & DMB.
Alan

[FPrefect61]

It can go as slow as it wants, I need to be saving up. :)
True, true. Between this and Key West in April, I'm broke as hell.

It's worth it though. :)

[evrydayangel40]

hey im goin to the gorge for the first time this year and me and my buddy are takin his rv out from chicago. is there any nearby campsites/places to sleep in an rv by the gorge at all


just drive into the Gorge, pick a spot, and set up camp :)

that's what we do.....at a place known as Feathers.

[Rob D]

so i'm staying at a hotel in quincy called the traditional inn. we have a crew that stays out there. you can try and get a room, but it's a relatively small place. we also reserve a campground down the road in quincy on the river. not sure the name of it. it's about a 25 min drive to the gorge.

[FPrefect61]

193 days until night 1
194 days until night 2

But who's counting? :p

[JanelleM]

OK I think I asked this before but do you fly into Seattle for Gorge? How far is it from Seattle? I'm looking at the map on their website and I can't tell :(

[FPrefect61]

OK I think I asked this before but do you fly into Seattle for Gorge? How far is it from Seattle? I'm looking at the map on their website and I can't tell :(
I've heard it's a 2 hour drive from Seattle, but I don't know for sure.

I'm hoping Norm can pick me up or something. :lol

[JanelleM]

I've heard it's a 2 hour drive from Seattle, but I don't know for sure.

I'm hoping Norm can pick me up or something. :lol
OK well that is not too bad. I have NO idea how I am getting to Gorge...kinda scary. I am hoping I can meet up with Sal or someone at the airport and rent a car and drive down together. Or maybe they have shuttles *hoping*. Anyone have any suggestions?

P.S. Yeah I deleted the email I sent you so I am writing another one :)

[FPrefect61]

OK well that is not too bad. I have NO idea how I am getting to Gorge...kinda scary. I am hoping I can meet up with Sal or someone at the airport and rent a car and drive down together. Or maybe they have shuttles *hoping*. Anyone have any suggestions?

P.S. Yeah I deleted the email I sent you so I am writing another one :)
I have no idea either, I'm just as lost as you. But that's part of the fun, isn't it? :)

You putz. I was wondering where it was. :lol

[JanelleM]

I have no idea either, I'm just as lost as you. But that's part of the fun, isn't it? :)

You putz. I was wondering where it was. :lol
I'll show you putz ;) Alright well if it comes down to it and we have no rides, we'll meet at the airport and have ourselves a little road trip. Are you afraid?

[FPrefect61]

I'll show you putz ;) Alright well if it comes down to it and we have no rides, we'll meet at the airport and have ourselves a little road trip. Are you afraid?
You, me, alone in a car? Damn right I'm afraid! :lol

[il bacio dolce]

Okay. Since I keep getting dumbass PMs from this ejlash kid, I'm going to clarify it here, for the last time. I didn't say I knew DMB wasn't going to the Gorge. I said there was a possibility they wouldn't because I'd heard it on a few message boards. I'm happy they are, because I'm going there to see them. I'd appreciate if this could be dropped. There's no need to continually harass me for it.

[Rob D]

easy kiddies. i'm pretty sure you have to be 25 to rent a car in washington. you better check up on that before hand...

[JanelleM]

easy kiddies. i'm pretty sure you have to be 25 to rent a car in washington. you better check up on that before hand...
Fuck. I knew I needed Sal for some reason ;) Well how are you getting there Rob?

[FPrefect61]

I don't care if I have to walk to get there, I'll be there.

[Rob D]

we might have room. depends on if our 6th is coming or not. if so we'll have to rent two cars...if not we're only getting one. where are you staying jen?

[JonTheRvelator]

OK I think I asked this before but do you fly into Seattle for Gorge? How far is it from Seattle? I'm looking at the map on their website and I can't tell :(

The car ride takes 2.5-3 hours easily.

[LieInOurGrvsGrl]

okay, im planning on going both nights, but i dont want to get a campground or stay in a hotel, so couldnt i just sleep in my car? im confused... haha so isnt there any other way to do it? ive never been overnight over there, just gone and then came home after the concert.... but i was planning on just like sleeping in my car.... hmmm

[droseh41]

Hey Tom- you think you could pick me up and take me with you? You know, since we live so close.

[JanelleM]

we might have room. depends on if our 6th is coming or not. if so we'll have to rent two cars...if not we're only getting one. where are you staying jen?
No clue whatsoever. All I know is I want to go. Sal and I are trying to work all of that out. Plus we're camping but I have no clue where! Any suggestions?

[bjmckinney]

Oh I have to get to Gorge...damn so many details to work out!!
I'm gonna go check plane tix prices right now...

EDIT: Does anyone know if you fly into Seattle to get to Gorge?


Fly to sea/tac and then fly to wenatchee it is about a 25 min. drive from there.

[bjmckinney]

No clue whatsoever. All I know is I want to go. Sal and I are trying to work all of that out. Plus we're camping but I have no clue where! Any suggestions?


Camp at the Gorge for sure!

[il bacio dolce]

Fly to sea/tac and then fly to wenatchee it is about a 25 min. drive from there.

Too expensive and probably doesn't cut off as much time as you think it does. You might have to wait a couple hours before the next flight to Wenatchee, and by the time you get there, you may as well have driven. Just manage your time. :)

[carkiwi]

If you could only do one night at the gorge which would you do? Or would you just say screw it and do both anyway?
hmm, I don't know what to do...is it still fun to camp on a night when you don't have tix?

[Talula62]

"screw it and do both anyway" :)

If I didn't have a ticket for night 1, I wouldn't show up until night 2 - but that's because I'd be tortured knowing everyone was leaving and I wasn't gonna go to the show. But, you'd be able to hear the music although of course it wouldn't be the same. You could make it a good time. ???

[Snipper007]

If you don't have a ticket for 1 night you should still camp that night It's the best party ever! everyone is just chillin having a good time all night long. and besides you could always pick up a ticket from someone thats seeling theirs. It always happens!

[Cyric]

Just got my site confirmation from wildhorse...this is gonna be sweet.

[il bacio dolce]

Yeah, Tom, whoever you are. Help Dayna get to the Gorge. :)

[FPrefect61]

Hey Tom- you think you could pick me up and take me with you? You know, since we live so close.
You should come! :)

[dmb_41_sd]

its 16 hrs from rapid city

and its 12-13hrs from rapid to chicago

so id say 29hrs of driving.

In other words. FLY! Chicago to seattle is a cheap ticket.

[dmbkristin]

Fly to sea/tac and then fly to wenatchee it is about a 25 min. drive from there.

All of you who are pushing the Wenatchee airport must either work for them, or they should thank you for trying to get them business! :p I don't mean just you- I've seen others do it too.

Seriously, it's probably just as easy for someone to fly to SeaTac and rent a car or get a ride from someone over to the Gorge. Plus that way they get to see the mountains- especially the people coming from the east coast. :lol

[dmbkristin]

easy kiddies. i'm pretty sure you have to be 25 to rent a car in washington. you better check up on that before hand...

As long as you are 21+ you can at least rent from Enterprise. I used them in RI and in VA and I'm not 25 yet. I checked on their website and it said it's 21+ in WA as well.

[cowboyroie]

If my friend and I can get a ride from the airport and a ride back, I'm so there. Any ants feel like helping out some Floridians? :)

[carkiwi]

well it depends if you're nice or not :P

[cowboyroie]

well it depends if you're nice or not :P

To quote OneSweetShannon: "Help us realize our dream! You can be assured that we are not asses who will annoy the people around us. You can be assured that we will appreciate that we are there and have respect for the band and the others around us by not leaving to make beer runs or go to the restroom during every song. You can be assured that, god forbid, one of us does need to use the restroom, that we will in fact go to the facilities rather than peeing on the pavillion floor."

I've been to every Florida show since we discovered the band in 99 (my friend missed a few but he has his head on straight now). We just began to branch out into Georgia and managed to drive to Boone from Miami for the Dave and Tim show. Now before we die or god forbid, the band breaks up, we want to see a show in the legendary venue know as the Gorge. We have no way of renting a car and we're prepared to sleep outside. All we need is a way there and believe me, we're nice folks. Just a couple of college guys born in the wrong region of the US.

[dmpnode]

I'm in!! already booked my hotel, as a matter of fact.....(I hate camping).

hate camping that makes it a complete gorge trip!

[dmpnode]

can't wait. the gorge is the greatest place to see the best live band EVER. i plan my summers around the couple days at the gorge. coming from wsu see all you cougs there!

[Mickey Carson]

coming from wsu see all you cougs there!

Hell yeah...Fight, fight, fight for Washington State... :monkey

[carkiwi]

I've been to every Florida show since we discovered the band in 99 (my friend missed a few but he has his head on straight now). We just began to branch out into Georgia and managed to drive to Boone from Miami for the Dave and Tim show. Now before we die or god forbid, the band breaks up, we want to see a show in the legendary venue know as the Gorge. We have no way of renting a car and we're prepared to sleep outside. All we need is a way there and believe me, we're nice folks. Just a couple of college guys born in the wrong region of the US.

cool..I'd love to help you out. That would be if my bf would agree to giving you a ride! And if we get tix and all that. MAYBE we could work something out.

[matradtk]

To all campers at the Gorge venue campground:

1. It will be over 100 degrees every day, bring shade and water, there are no trees to speak of inside the campground.

2. I can't stress enough, bring lots of ice and water.

3. Be prepared. You will have to be totally self sufficient for the most part on food. There are small stores there though.

4. It is an experience, but be ready for a lot of loud party goers. ALL NIGHT LONG, very little sleep. Plus it's too hot to sleep during the day, unless you have a motor home with A/C.

I've done it twice, once in 2000 for 3 days, and another time in 2001 for 3 days also. It does have it's appeal, but trust me guys I'm ready for a hotel and two days this time around. I've booked my luxury sweet already :p :multi

[matradtk]

I meant suite not sweet :lol It's a sweet suite :)

[FubarMichy]

Last year I was supposed to go, but last minute due to work conflicts I had to sell my tickets.

This year I told my boyfriend we are going. I've got the car rental booked at SEA Airport & The Campground. Just waiting to see if I get tix to the show then i'm booking my airfare.

I am coming from NJ.. woo hoo.. i can't wait for this.

[GHB#13]

I'm looking at renting an RV for this trip, I was curious if anyone knew if RVs were allowed at the Gorge campsite? are the hookup fees included in the price of the camping ticket? I'm looking at camping at the Gorge Friday & Saturday night (9.3 & 9.4) and staying at Gettys Cove Sunday night (9.5) so I can rest up for the drive home. Pluse I'd like to hang out on that river the next day if at all possible.

Thanks for the info!

Peace,
-=Gary

[GHB#13]

one more question...

I notice the Gorge website says that there is a Beer Garden. Is that for the camping grounds, and does that mean that you have to drink your beer there or can we bring our own and drink it at our campsite? are they really strict? are there lots of cops roaming around or are you pretty much free to do "whatever" yuo like?

Thanks again!

Peace,
-=Gary

[Rob D]

i think rv's are cool for gorge campgrounds. the beer garden they are referring to is in the actual venue. any drinking has to take place inside the beer garden. as for the campgrounds, i don't see why you wouldn't be able to have open containers, provided if you get questioned, you are of age...

[JanelleM]

GORGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
Yeah that's right...

[snuffles]

i think rv's are cool for gorge campgrounds. the beer garden they are referring to is in the actual venue. any drinking has to take place inside the beer garden. as for the campgrounds, i don't see why you wouldn't be able to have open containers, provided if you get questioned, you are of age...

At one point alcohol was banned in the campground due to some unfortunate incidents. However, this is not the case any longer.

There is a beer garden located in the campground next to the store and there is also a beer garden located in the venue.

[Talula62]

I notice the Gorge website says that there is a Beer Garden. Is that for the camping grounds, and does that mean that you have to drink your beer there or can we bring our own and drink it at our campsite? are they really strict? are there lots of cops roaming around or are you pretty much free to do "whatever" yuo like?

They used to not allow alcohol in the campgrounds, but they changed that sometime before last year's shows. So, only way for ya to get into trouble at the campgrounds for drinking is if you're underage. But, I've never seen any sort of attempt to enforce those laws. Also, you can't take beer out of the campgrounds to cross over into the Gorge. So, you'll see like 30 people standing around some trashcans chugging beers before being allowed to continue "the walk." :) Kinda funny.

[GHB#13]

Does anyone know anything about Getty's Cove? I went to their website and I'm really interested in spending Sunday night and all day Monday there, but the phone number doesn't work and my email got returned. Do they shut down in the winter maybe or did they get a name change recently? any information would be helpful because I need to know before I buy my Gorge camp tickets. I know that like a month away but still...

Thanks again!

Peace,
-=Gary

[Talula62]

Does anyone know anything about Getty's Cove? I went to their website and I'm really interested in spending Sunday night and all day Monday there, but the phone number doesn't work and my email got returned. Do they shut down in the winter maybe or did they get a name change recently?

Well, according to some Nancies who normally camp at Getty's, see Gorge thread (http://nancies.org/boards/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1678252277&perpage=15&pagenumber=27), they don't open their phone lines until sometime in March. Maybe, once tickets go on sale?? I dunno but yeah, seems as though they aren't open yet. **hoping I linked that correctly**

[Talula62]

Don't know if anyone's said this yet - no hookups for RVs at the Gorge. I read that a bunch of places last year on different boards. But, it's also stated on the website for "creationfest" or something like that that is at the Gorge in May I think.

[GHB#13]

thanks for the info!

[cowboyroie]

cool..I'd love to help you out. That would be if my bf would agree to giving you a ride! And if we get tix and all that. MAYBE we could work something out.
Hell yeah! :)

[onemoredrink40]

anyone from the northeast (philly/nj area) planning on going out to gorge and camping?

[dmb_41_sd]

Hell yeah! :)

Looks like I may be going solo this year, my girlfriend may come based on how much she likes alpine, but i'll be flying if i do go and if I fly i'll have to rent a car. If you pitch in on the car I'd give ya a ride. Anyone else?

[Mickey Carson]

3 nights :-) The hotel reservations have been changed and now it's time to get some tickets...as if I couldn't be more excited for these shows to begin with, now it's just ridiculous

[il bacio dolce]

I don't know if I can make all three nights. I wish I knew my class schedule. I'm going to have to make a phone call Monday and find this shit out. I don't wanna. :(

[Mickey Carson]

I don't know if I can make all three nights. I wish I knew my class schedule. I'm going to have to make a phone call Monday and find this shit out. I don't wanna. :(

You won't be missing anything...nothing happens the first couple weeks of a college year anyway :)

[nancie31]

for those that are still trying to figure out how to get there, where to stay etc.....here is my .02

I flew into Portland last year and the drive from Portland was 3 hours, which is the same from Seattle. So, if you can get a cheaper flight into Portland, it's a route to look. And the drive is simple....2 highways....both interstates and you're there.

I stayed in Yakima over night, becase the other hotels were all booked. It's like 45 minutes to yakima from the amphitheater, but it was well worth it if you don't like camping.

[onemoredrink40]

yay, third show! now I am definitely going! I am soooo excited! who here is camping at vantage?

[dman0808]

i'm going to hit it up this year for the first time. coming out of colorado...from what i was reading some of you frown upon the actual gorge campgrounds...so i guess i'd be correct in assuming you wouldn't endorse requesting throught he warehouse a camp site? aslo, anyone yet look into the renting a bus/van thing? or have any carpools started to form?

[il bacio dolce]

:multi

[katedid81]

for those that are still trying to figure out how to get there, where to stay etc.....here is my .02

I flew into Portland last year and the drive from Portland was 3 hours, which is the same from Seattle. So, if you can get a cheaper flight into Portland, it's a route to look. And the drive is simple....2 highways....both interstates and you're there.

I stayed in Yakima over night, becase the other hotels were all booked. It's like 45 minutes to yakima from the amphitheater, but it was well worth it if you don't like camping.
Dennis, you going again?

I thought about flying into Portland actually and bumming a vehicle off my dad...thanks for the info though; I will definitely keep that in mind

oh yeah, I decided I am going. I will find a way :)

[dmbkristin]

I'm very excited that they added a third Gorge date! :multi

So after this year's Gorge weekend I will have seen DMB at the Gorge on...

July 16, 17
August 4,5,6,7,8
Sept 3,4,5,6,7,8

:lol Yeah I know I'm a dork. :p

[uofmjess]

<~~staying at Vantage

[onemoredrink40]

does anyone know how many people share one campsite?

[Duckyguy]

I'm staying at a hotel in Moses Lake.

[jimithing1221]

Hey. I have a question about Gorge camping. I'm flying in from Maine with 2 other people...doing the 4 nights camping. Trough WH you can only get one ticket for 4 nights...so my question is. Every person needs a ticket for there own 4 nights right? So do the other 2 people get their tickets through ticketmaster? And how does the camping work? You just get into the campground area, pitch a tent, and sleep with whoever you want? Just curious, so we can all stay together. I've never been to the Gorge, i"m trying to figure it all out ahead of time. If someone could let me know, that'd be great. Thanks guys.

Brian

[uofmjess]

when i booked my campsite at vantage, the lady asked how many tents we had.. like if we had one two-man tent or 2 tents...i think the sites are different sizes so it just depends how big you need it to house the folks you're camping with. vantage is costing us $20 per night.

[onemoredrink40]

when i booked my campsite at vantage, the lady asked how many tents we had.. like if we had one two-man tent or 2 tents...i think the sites are different sizes so it just depends how big you need it to house the folks you're camping with. vantage is costing us $20 per night.


how many people are you camping with jess?

[Mickey Carson]

Staying at the Best Western in Ephrata :)

[jimithing1221]

vantage? i dont know what campgrounds are which. im staying at the one at the gorge, where you can buy the tickets through the warehouse. i think you only need to buy one ticket (for us it would be 4 nights) and then we can have us three sleep in it for the $117.50 it costs. am i wrong?

[uofmjess]

it's just me and one of my girlfriends so far..we are working on getting some others

[Rob D]

yeah daddy, night 3. i'm rick james...........biatch.

[katedid81]

yep, this will be a good time.

[asmjm39]

just requested tix! now the waiting game begins

[recentlytrippin]

just requested tix! now the waiting game begins


I just requested ours too.



$638.85 all together.

[il bacio dolce]

Yeah so I gotta do that still, but I'm scared. Tuesday I will request my Gorge tickets.... three now... expensive...

[il bacio dolce]

Oh yeah. Anyone from Pittsburgh area want to make the trip over with me? I don't want to fly by myself. I could but I'd like a buddy. :)

[onemoredrink40]

Oh yeah. Anyone from Pittsburgh area want to make the trip over with me? I don't want to fly by myself. I could but I'd like a buddy. :)


I will be flying out from the Philly area...you are welcome to join me :)

[dman0808]

Hey. I have a question about Gorge camping. I'm flying in from Maine with 2 other people...doing the 4 nights camping. Trough WH you can only get one ticket for 4 nights...so my question is. Every person needs a ticket for there own 4 nights right? So do the other 2 people get their tickets through ticketmaster? And how does the camping work? You just get into the campground area, pitch a tent, and sleep with whoever you want? Just curious, so we can all stay together. I've never been to the Gorge, i"m trying to figure it all out ahead of time. If someone could let me know, that'd be great. Thanks guys.

tickets are per car load so the other two people don't need there own tickets unless coming in a seperate car in which case they'd need there own campsite.

[Duckyguy]

I just requested ours too.



$638.85 all together.

Wha? Is that with the camping? Jeez how much is that!
I requested the three Gorge nights and it was only $395.15.

[recentlytrippin]

Wha? Is that with the camping? Jeez how much is that!
I requested the three Gorge nights and it was only $395.15.


No, that was all my tickets together. Not just Gorge.

Sorry for the confusion.

[recentlytrippin]

Oh yeah. Anyone from Pittsburgh area want to make the trip over with me? I don't want to fly by myself. I could but I'd like a buddy. :)

I'm not leaving until Saturday morning.

[il bacio dolce]

I might not be able to catch Friday either.. then again I don't know if I want to just spend part of the weekend, while the people I'm with have been there for a day already. I'm thinking probably all or none.

But I emailed this lady to ask about the summer class schedule and I get this back: "The users mail folder is over the allowed quota". Well take your email address off your card if you don't check it!

[Rob D]

3 nights now....gotta change stuff.

[recentlytrippin]

Weather question...

Is it still pretty hot there in early September? And how about at night, does it get cold?

[Rob D]

Weather question...

Is it still pretty hot there in early September? And how about at night, does it get cold?
yes and yes. the nights are mild.

[JanelleM]

Good to see more responses in this thread. I cannot wait to camp under the stars :)