Alpine Help :)

[JR41]

might plan out to finally going out there this summer


of course I have to go to West Palm Beach first...but if I can save up more money I would like to do Alpine

I was wondering if anyone had already made a thread that explained everything you need to know/bring to Alpine like people do for the Gorge I couldn't find it on the search function

help please I'm coming from Florida

[andrewj063]

I wonder if my tweet to you inspired this.... hahaha

[MarvinBerry]

Bring beer.

[JR41]

Originally Posted by andrewj063

I wonder if my tweet to you inspired this.... hahaha

already had the Gorge on my mind but Alpine has been in my mind for awhile today...just re-reminded me lol

[JR41]

Originally Posted by MarvinBerry

Bring beer.

I dunno where to stay or anything of those particulars

[dreamgirl31]

i'm right there with you... i have big plans for next so i'm trying to start planning things now. at least of where i want to stay etc. it's not going to be easy arranging first time trips to gorge and alpine next year

[bannar7]

Bring a map with directions to SPAC.

[Resatka]

Originally Posted by bannar7

Bring a map with directions to SPAC.

I actually think I'm hitting up both SPAC and Alpine next year, I'm pretty excited.

[JR41]

Does everyone camp at Alpine and how much is parking all that stuff? sorry i just need to know everything I HAVE to pay for before thinking about food,gas,etc

[bannar7]

Originally Posted by Resatka

I actually think I'm hitting up both SPAC and Alpine next year, I'm pretty excited.

Got an extra seat?

[bannar7]

Originally Posted by JR41

Does everyone camp at Alpine and how much is parking all that stuff? sorry i just need to know everything I HAVE to pay for before thinking about food,gas,etc

What ever your total is....add 50-100 bucks.

[Resatka]

Originally Posted by bannar7

Got an extra seat?

We'll do an Ants road trip. We'll squeeze, I don't know..... 40 people in my friend's mini-van. You gotta chip in for gas if you want in though.

[JR41]

Originally Posted by bannar7

What ever your total is....add 50-100 bucks.

yeah rule of thumb i figured that out at Bonnaroo lol

I just dont know how much camping is and all that jazz

[Resatka]

Originally Posted by JR41

yeah rule of thumb i figured that out at Bonnaroo lol

I just dont know how much camping is and all that jazz

Look it up on the venue's site. So you're going to want to count in...

Camping expenses
Food
Water
Tickets
Beer
Gas
Extra money to buy random shit


Yeah.

[dmb2741]

Camping is only $10 a person/night at private campgrounds. Unfortunately there aren't reservations for those places, just first come. Otherwise Milwaukee is only 45 minutes away and there is plenty of lodging there, but be sure to book a room right after they announce the dates. And parking is free at Alpine. And bring lots of beer!

[bannar7]

Originally Posted by Resatka

Look it up on the venue's site. So you're going to want to count in...

Camping expenses
Food
Water
Tickets
Beer
Gas
Extra money to buy random shit
weed


Yeah.

missed one

[JR41]

Originally Posted by dmb2741

Camping is only $10 a person/night at private campgrounds. Unfortunately there aren't reservations for those places, just first come. Otherwise Milwaukee is only 45 minutes away and there is plenty of lodging there, but be sure to book a room right after they announce the dates. And parking is free at Alpine. And bring lots of beer!

dang so If I bet on camping there you think it will get full fast?

[canes101190]

Originally Posted by dreamgirl31

i'm right there with you... i have big plans for next so i'm trying to start planning things now. at least of where i want to stay etc. it's not going to be easy arranging first time trips to gorge and alpine next year

I made my first trip out to Alpine last year and will be making my first trip to the Gorge next year so I'm right there with you. Vegas first though....

[canes101190]

Oh, and bring beer.

[JR41]

Originally Posted by canes101190

Oh, and bring beer.

yes PBR

[dreamgirl31]

Originally Posted by canes101190

I made my first trip out to Alpine last year and will be making my first trip to the Gorge next year so I'm right there with you. Vegas first though....

vegas...

once i make it through that weekend i'm gonna start figuring out the finances for summer 2010

hitting the big three: SPAC alpine gorge. i've only been to spac out of the three. saving every penny i come across at the moment

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

DMB isn't doing Alpine next year. It going to be a 7 night stand at Tinley Park.

[JR41]

Originally Posted by DIDriveOut2SPAC

DMB isn't doing Alpine next year. It going to be a 7 night stand at Tinley Park.

with Willie Nelson

[JR41]

are there any campsites that have shuttles to and from the show?

[lancedewitt]

Originally Posted by JR41

dang so If I bet on camping there you think it will get full fast?

I have gone the day of the show and got lucky because someone got kicked out of a site. Ive also reserved a site on reserveamerica.com. Ive stayed at bong state park and Kettle Moraine. Kettle is the one i booked in advance. Lake Geneva is also a great place to stay in a hotel. I stayed at the Best Western Habour Shores for about 250 a night, but book early. Id say its about 20 min from the venue.

As for as what to bring, just bring alot of beer. Maybe a bags set, a grill some good burgers and all the tailgate stuff. Get there a few hours early cause the tailgating is like no other.

Have fun its worth the trip!

[JR41]

Originally Posted by lancedewitt

I have gone the day of the show and got lucky because someone got kicked out of a site. Ive also reserved a site on reserveamerica.com. Ive stayed at bong state park and Kettle Moraine. Kettle is the one i booked in advance. Lake Geneva is also a great place to stay in a hotel. I stayed at the Best Western Habour Shores for about 250 a night, but book early. Id say its about 20 min from the venue.

As for as what to bring, just bring alot of beer. Maybe a bags set, a grill some good burgers and all the tailgate stuff. Get there a few hours early cause the tailgating is like no other.

Have fun its worth the trip!

true I dont feel like paying 250 a night lol
what are the best parks that you have stayed at?

[lancedewitt]

Bong was good but I was under 21 and you gotta be really careful cause the have state cops roaming around. Kettle Moraine was really good a little hard to find but good. All the campgrounds are about the same and the good thing about them is they are all full of dmb concert goers. Just hope you dont get stuck in a site next to a family with kids trying to sleep. haha

[thebestauntie]

Originally Posted by JR41

are there any campsites that have shuttles to and from the show?

No there isn't. Check out the first post in the 2009 Alpine Thread (http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/sh...d.php?t=240013), it has a lot of good information on that one post. I've been three times and have hoteled it all three times, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Also feel free to hop in that thread and ask some questions. Some of the regulars still check in from time to time and if you post in there someone will answer your question.

[JR41]

true im gonna be like a month or two before im 21 during Alpine this year and dont feel like getting harassed with breathalyzers and crap

[Resatka]

Originally Posted by bannar7

missed one

How much do you think? I'd go with maybe a pound. We'll slim it down to 16 Ants (plus we'll have more room in the van). Each person gets an ounce. Yes; we'll smoke that much so add another 200 dollars to that (each person).







Edit: 250 - 300 for pretty good shit actually. You wanna bring extra just incase