Alpine Help :)

JR41 · 11-22-2009, 08:09 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:11 PM

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

MarvinBerry · 11-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Bring beer.

JR41 · 11-22-2009, 08:13 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MarvinBerry

Bring beer.

I dunno where to stay or anything of those particulars

dreamgirl31 · 11-22-2009, 08:15 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:17 PM

Bring a map with directions to SPAC.

Resatka · 11-22-2009, 08:19 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:22 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:24 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:27 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:27 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:28 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:29 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:30 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:39 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:40 PM

Oh, and bring beer.

JR41 · 11-22-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by canes101190

Oh, and bring beer.

yes PBR

dreamgirl31 · 11-22-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-22-2009, 08:46 PM

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

JR41 · 11-22-2009, 08:47 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:47 PM

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

lancedewitt · 11-22-2009, 08:49 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-22-2009, 09:00 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 09:04 PM

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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 · 11-22-2009, 09:05 PM

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 · 11-22-2009, 09:07 PM

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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

11-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
JR41 JR41 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 774	Alpine Help :) 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

11-22-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
MarvinBerry Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 276	Re: Alpine Help :) Bring beer.

11-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
dreamgirl31 til we dance away... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: havertown, PA Posts: 1,518	Re: Alpine Help :) 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 __________________ 48 shows, 11 states, 2 countries... amazing what a minute can do.. facebook me :)

11-22-2009, 08:17 PM	#7
bannar7 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,619	Re: Alpine Help :) Bring a map with directions to SPAC.

11-22-2009, 08:22 PM	#9
JR41 JR41 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 774	Re: Alpine Help :) 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

11-22-2009, 08:29 PM	#15
dmb2741 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UW-Madison Posts: 202	Re: Alpine Help :) 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!

11-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#19
canes101190 BT In Your Kitchen!!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 16,267	Re: Alpine Help :) Oh, and bring beer. __________________ Forever dancing with the GrooGrux King.. Twitter! 2010: SPAC, Alpine, Tampa, WPB, Gorge, C'Ville Miami Hurricanes: Revenge Tour 2010. First Victim: FAMU

11-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#22
DIDriveOut2SPAC I'm The Man Who Loves U Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albany Posts: 13,240	Re: Alpine Help :) DMB isn't doing Alpine next year. It going to be a 7 night stand at Tinley Park. __________________ Dan\|Last.fm\|Stats\|FaceBook Best Music of 2010

11-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#24
JR41 JR41 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 774	Re: Alpine Help :) are there any campsites that have shuttles to and from the show?

11-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#27
lancedewitt burn one down Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA Posts: 205	Re: Alpine Help :) 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 __________________ "let us burn one from end to end and pass it over to me my freind burn it long and burn it slow, light me up before i go so before u knock it try it 1st and you will see its a blessing and not a curse" -Ben Harper

11-22-2009, 09:05 PM	#29
JR41 JR41 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 774	Re: Alpine Help :) 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

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