The Gorge Q&A and FAQs

[Bmwm3oz]

Originally Posted by DoDaFoo

I thought the Underground Tour was pretty terrible. I love Seattle Center (Space Needle, MoPop, Pacific Science Center).

Interesting. I've been on it twice and loved it. Also never heard anyone complain about it and I've lived in Seattle for 26 years.

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by tyham90

Hi Everyone -

Obviously would prefer to get Gorge tickets here on the exchange if I'm lucky enough to see some, but does anyone have thoughts on the prices I was quoted below? I've copied and pasted my ticket guy's message as he sent it.

Thanks!

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Lawn 3 day pass is $250ea

seats are a bit crazier so would quote per day. and will give you some examples

Fri
(4) 204 row 7 $185ea
(6) 103 row 16 $250ea
I have a killer VIP box that comes with vip club for ac and easy to get to bathrooms $300ea

Sat
(4)205 12 $210ea
not many in 100 level (2) 103 20 $270ea
VIP Box only (3) left $350ea

Sun
(4)205 4 $190ea
not many 100 level (2) 101 15 $200ea
VIP Box $400ea

If you can swing VIP box thats the best they are on 100 level and dead center.
if you take 6 vip box fri and sun and 3 on Sat. I will do all for $300ea. Then can grab 3 seats or lawn for other 3 on Sat.

Avoid section 205 like the plague...maybe 204 as well. Heck, 103 can be pretty bad too; here's the far outside of that exact row, the black seats:

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps24ce49e5.jpg

[ExistenceNow]

Those prices...

[dmbolp]

I'm guessing this will be one of the most cancelled Gorge trips; our group will be cancelling unless the SPAC shows are amazing. I bet lots of tickets will become available soon.

[IndyDMB]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

I'm guessing this will be one of the most cancelled Gorge trips; our group will be cancelling unless the SPAC shows are amazing. I bet lots of tickets will become available soon.

Deer Creek was damn good. I expect the Gorge to be better. Spac wont be much different from deer creek so. . . .

Let me know if you have some N2's to get rid of.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

I'm guessing this will be one of the most cancelled Gorge trips; our group will be cancelling unless the SPAC shows are amazing. I bet lots of tickets will become available soon.

Everyone I've heard from who has seen shows are saying they're AWESOME.

Will report back after this weekend.

[mHeiser92]

Looking at all my camping gear and exactly what I will be needing. I am flying out solo so I only need my small tent for myself. I know I will need shade but don't want to fly out with my EZ up and don't want to buy one there because it's more than I need.

Looking at small shade tents like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...elter/55208713

Anybody have experience with these? Any suggestions on a certain model or tent?

[MikeZimm]

Originally Posted by mHeiser92

Looking at all my camping gear and exactly what I will be needing. I am flying out solo so I only need my small tent for myself. I know I will need shade but don't want to fly out with my EZ up and don't want to buy one there because it's more than I need.

Looking at small shade tents like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tra...elter/55208713

Anybody have experience with these? Any suggestions on a certain model or tent?

No experience with those but If you're 1/2 friendly I'm sure you'll make friends quickly can find shade.

[mHeiser92]

Originally Posted by MikeZimm

No experience with those but If you're 1/2 friendly I'm sure you'll make friends quickly can find shade.

I planned on that as well. I always find shade with someone when camping but it would be nice to have my own little shade spot as well

[DoDaFoo]

Originally Posted by Bmwm3oz

Interesting. I've been on it twice and loved it. Also never heard anyone complain about it and I've lived in Seattle for 26 years.

It just didn't do anything for us. Felt like we were just walking through a few random basements. For Seattle history, I enjoyed the Ride the Ducks tour a lot more.

[MikeZimm]

Originally Posted by mHeiser92

I planned on that as well. I always find shade with someone when camping but it would be nice to have my own little shade spot as well

Make sure you check the wind rating. It can really blow up there and if they aren't rated to handle much wind they won't last long.

[daduke]

Will there be openers this year?

[dmbolp]

We are excited to announce the following opening acts for #DMB2018 The Gorge Labor Day weekend shows on August 31st, September 1st and September 2nd.

· Moon Taxi: Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st
· Margo Price: Sunday, September 2nd
· Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform all 3 nights

A limited number of tickets are available, including 3 Day Lawn Passes. Visit https://www.davematthewsband.com/tours/ to get tickets now. Doors open at 3PM. Music begins at 5PM.

#ComeTomorrow

[specialkd24]

I know it probably varies every year ... but typically, what is the temperature for the shows once the sun goes down? Is it cold? Just figuring out what we should pack for our first time (my wife gets cold in the summer sometimes, so I know she needs to be prepared).

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by specialkd24

I know it probably varies every year ... but typically, what is the temperature for the shows once the sun goes down? Is it cold? Just figuring out what we should pack for our first time (my wife gets cold in the summer sometimes, so I know she needs to be prepared).

I'm a big giant Texas baby about cold, so maybe take this with a grain of salt, but it gets fucking cold when the sun goes down. I bring a backpack with jeans, longsleeve shirt and a hoodie, and I'm usually still cold. I'm packing thermals this year.

[specialkd24]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I'm a big giant Texas baby about cold, so maybe take this with a grain of salt, but it gets fucking cold when the sun goes down. I bring a backpack with jeans, longsleeve shirt and a hoodie, and I'm usually still cold. I'm packing thermals this year.

That sounds like my wife. She wore a sweatshirt in Orlando one summer night a long time ago!

I just didn't want to show up and be the idiot wearing shorts and start freezing. I've seen the videos online and can sort of tell what people are wearing, I just didn't know if that was an isolated instance, or the norm.

[PS4125]

Originally Posted by specialkd24

That sounds like my wife. She wore a sweatshirt in Orlando one summer night a long time ago!

I just didn't want to show up and be the idiot wearing shorts and start freezing. I've seen the videos online and can sort of tell what people are wearing, I just didn't know if that was an isolated instance, or the norm.

This will be my first time at the Gorge and I believe the veterans about the temps, but I've been watching the weather app for Quincy and I've never seen the night time temps dip below 60 and it's usually mid to upper 60s as the low. That's not cold to me. Does the Gorge have its own sort of microclimate? I'm planning to wear jeans and bring a sweatshirt and just purchased a DMB ❤️ beanie so I'll definitely be prepared.

[too69short]

Originally Posted by PS4125

This will be my first time at the Gorge and I believe the veterans about the temps, but I've been watching the weather app for Quincy and I've never seen the night time temps dip below 60 and it's usually mid to upper 60s as the low. That's not cold to me. Does the Gorge have its own sort of microclimate? I'm planning to wear jeans and bring a sweatshirt and just purchased a DMB ❤️ beanie so I'll definitely be prepared.

It is basically the desert so the sand and rocks do not hold the heat, also the openness of the area allow winds to move through quickly which is also due to temperature changes.

[IndyDMB]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I'm a big giant Texas baby about cold, so maybe take this with a grain of salt, but it gets fucking cold when the sun goes down. I bring a backpack with jeans, longsleeve shirt and a hoodie, and I'm usually still cold. I'm packing thermals this year.

Learned my lesson after freezing my ass off N2 2014. Always bring jeans and a sweatshirt.

[shansamiam]

Originally Posted by specialkd24

I know it probably varies every year ... but typically, what is the temperature for the shows once the sun goes down? Is it cold? Just figuring out what we should pack for our first time (my wife gets cold in the summer sometimes, so I know she needs to be prepared).

If your wife gets cold even in the summer time bring warm everything. Yes when the sun goes down it gets cold/colder as far as the show is concerned jeans and a long sleeve/hoodie will be good. But if your staying and camping/sleeping on site that’s where you really need to be prepared. Buffalo winters if you haven’t heard or know of are freezing cold literally with extra snow. Gorge 2016 sleeping in a tent even with an air mattress 2 feet off the ground,I was shivering cold thank G I had socks and pants and hoodies and blankets for days but it was still COLD. Coming from buffalo it blew my mind bc it’s not like I’m from a warmer place and just felt cold if that make sense. Enjoy everything about the gorge have fun and good luck!!

[dmbolp]

Temps were down into the 40s at night either '12 or '14

[ExistenceNow]

My concern is that at every venue I go to these days, they won't allow bags in because of "security". You can bring in like one small clear bag and that's it.

Not sure how I'm going to bring all my extra clothes in if Gorge won't let me bring a bag.

[flames_theman]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

My concern is that at every venue I go to these days, they won't allow bags in because of "security". You can bring in like one small clear bag and that's it.

Not sure how I'm going to bring all my extra clothes in if Gorge won't let me bring a bag.

You can bring in bags and backpacks, they will just search the shit out of them

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by PS4125

This will be my first time at the Gorge and I believe the veterans about the temps, but I've been watching the weather app for Quincy and I've never seen the night time temps dip below 60 and it's usually mid to upper 60s as the low. That's not cold to me. Does the Gorge have its own sort of microclimate? I'm planning to wear jeans and bring a sweatshirt and just purchased a DMB ❤️ beanie so I'll definitely be prepared.

I’m from MI and an used to the cold

I’ve needed a hat/beanie /gloves , warm socks, thermal layers, windbreaker etc every year. At least after the sun goes down and at night.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by flames_theman

You can bring in bags and backpacks, they will just search the shit out of them

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

My concern is that at every venue I go to these days, they won't allow bags in because of "security". You can bring in like one small clear bag and that's it.

Not sure how I'm going to bring all my extra clothes in if Gorge won't let me bring a bag.

That was two years ago.

Security at venues has changed a lot just this year.

Hopefully we can still bring stuff in but what I think he’s saying is hopefully they aren’t tightening down at the Gorge

[garagebrothers]

Looks like I am heading out there solo this year, I have everything booked except my flight. What are people recommendations for the flight? I'm looking on Southwest and most flights are crazy expensive compared to American and Delta on the discount sites.

[RiotAct]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

Temps were down into the 40s at night either '12 or '14

we were there in 2012 and I can definitely believe that. Froze my ass off running from our tent to the closest Honey Buckets around 3 AM or so.

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by garagebrothers

Looks like I am heading out there solo this year, I have everything booked except my flight. What are people recommendations for the flight? I'm looking on Southwest and most flights are crazy expensive compared to American and Delta on the discount sites.

Do not book on those discount sites unless you get off by waiting on hold on the phone. If you book through the airline and something goes wrong the airline has employees there to help you. If you book through Expedia/kayak/whatever other shit site there is, the airline employees cannot so anything and all you can do is call whoever you booked with.

I suppose you could email them, too, but you get my point.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by specialkd24

I know it probably varies every year ... but typically, what is the temperature for the shows once the sun goes down? Is it cold? Just figuring out what we should pack for our first time (my wife gets cold in the summer sometimes, so I know she needs to be prepared).

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I'm a big giant Texas baby about cold, so maybe take this with a grain of salt, but it gets fucking cold when the sun goes down. I bring a backpack with jeans, longsleeve shirt and a hoodie, and I'm usually still cold. I'm packing thermals this year.

I'm a Canadian and it was fucking freezing in 2016 at night. Bring layers, blankets, toque (translation: winter hat) socks, even gloves!

Better to bring a few extra things and be warm.

To be fair, 2016 was the coldest Gorge I've ever experienced, but regardless, it's best to come prepared.

[amberleigh]

Originally Posted by eliz

I'm a Canadian and it was fucking freezing in 2016 at night. Bring layers, blankets, toque (translation: winter hat) socks, even gloves!

Better to bring a few extra things and be warm.

To be fair, 2016 was the coldest Gorge I've ever experienced, but regardless, it's best to come prepared.

2008 N2 was freezing. Can't compare to 2016 since I was not in attendance but, I'm hoping its not super cold. Florida girls cant hang, Thinking about bringing my winter ski coat