***Labor Day Weekend at the Gorge 2021***

[donvito72]

Originally Posted by BruceW

Idt I could imagine enjoying a 40+ min drive pre and post show for 3 straight nights out there.

It wasn't that bad - not something I want to make a habit of.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by ISawTheBridge10

Anti-camping????? What is this, communist Sweden?

great post, I don't agree with it but I like it

[Cscottrun]

My crew seems to have bailed out this year (decision was made pre openers announcement). I was on the edge also. There’s a slim chance the openers drag me back in but seems unlikely. With that said, if you’ve never been, you should definitely go. Don’t think you can do better than these openers and idk how many 3 nights in a row DMB has left in them.

[josh101prf]

I was contemplating only a 2-night go this year because of money. That all changed with the idea of Bela possibly guesting on stage with the band. I won't miss that. It will be siiiiiiiick!

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by BruceW

Idt I could imagine enjoying a 40+ min drive pre and post show for 3 straight nights out there.

no time.

that's literally the worst (and honestly maybe only bad) part of Alpine.

[shafeman556]

Originally Posted by josh101prf

I was contemplating only a 2-night go this year because of money. That all changed with the idea of Bela possibly guesting on stage with the band. I won't miss that. It will be siiiiiiiick!

41 minute #41

[josh101prf]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

41 minute #41

I don't get too wrapped up in little things but I am also going to be 41 for this year shows....so would be Super-Sick!

LIOG is what I am really keeping my fingers crossed for.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

41 minute #41

Not my video but the beginning is kind of funny

https://youtu.be/5PuWShh_vuo

[shafeman556]

Originally Posted by josh101prf

I don't get too wrapped up in little things but I am also going to be 41 for this year shows....so would be Super-Sick!

LIOG is what I am really keeping my fingers crossed for.

Mostly referring to this gem! https://youtu.be/S828_f0-dQI

[eliz]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

Mostly referring to this gem! https://youtu.be/S828_f0-dQI

I WAS THERE!

It was my second DMB show ever!!! It was so epic.

I was SO spoiled by that magic.

[josh101prf]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

Mostly referring to this gem! https://youtu.be/S828_f0-dQI

Actually I wasn't, but I will definitely take a listen to that one.

The one that got me interested was from Live Trax 7 on 12-31-96.

I don't have a link for ya, sorry. It's on google music if you happen to have a subscription.

It's worth a listen.

Thanks for the link!

[Zags85]

Originally Posted by madpiker

no time.

that's literally the worst (and honestly maybe only bad) part of Alpine.

The drive is the only thing I'm not looking forward to at the Gorge. I made it a point to make sure I got the Alpine resort for the last 4ish times.

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by Zags85

The drive is the only thing I'm not looking forward to at the Gorge. I made it a point to make sure I got the Alpine resort for the last 4ish times.

i just heard the alpine resort was a shithole...

and then you can't experience the awesomeness of the alpine tailgate...right?


My buddy organizes a charter bus and I took that last summer, so clutch.

[shafeman556]

Originally Posted by Zags85

The drive is the only thing I'm not looking forward to at the Gorge. I made it a point to make sure I got the Alpine resort for the last 4ish times.

Stop being a panzy and just camp with us! Hot showers, literal feet from the gates in GOLD--stumbling distance after the show!

[madpiker]

the only benefit of gold is the stumble home after the show.

[Route_2]

Originally Posted by madpiker

the only benefit of gold is the stumble home after the show.

+ the quick walk to Cave B during the daytime.

[shafeman556]

Originally Posted by madpiker

the only benefit of gold is the stumble home after the show.

The generators were relentless last year. Fully realize we were in RV camping, but it was in the high 50s at night and the front row was lined with rental RVs with cheap harbor freight generators that ran ALL night for seemingly no reason. There's no allure anymore to get in early and close to the gates if they'r e dropping all the rented campers on the front row.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by Route_2

+ the quick walk to Cave B during the daytime.

Winery and quick stumble back are appealing to me.

Generators are not.

However you can be surrounded by generators in Terrace or Premier as well.

[mquerques92]

Originally Posted by MidwestGirl

I mean, there are buses from Premier to the gates and we have quite a bit of fun on those....

They were pretty strict about drinks last year. Caught me with an unopened beer in my back pocket and told me to throw it out. I had time to chug before I got on but still

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by Route_2

+ the quick walk to Cave B during the daytime.

i'm not a wine guy, but I did make a (very hungover) trip over there one year with a lot of the crew. incredible views and cool vibe.

Originally Posted by shafeman556

The generators were relentless last year. Fully realize we were in RV camping, but it was in the high 50s at night and the front row was lined with rental RVs with cheap harbor freight generators that ran ALL night for seemingly no reason. There's no allure anymore to get in early and close to the gates if they'r e dropping all the rented campers on the front row.

yeah that's the worst. wayyy more RVs in Gold. There's quite a few in premier, but i honestly don't feel like i ever recall an issue with the noise. maybe it's because Gold is more RV focused people are less reluctant to run them more?

Originally Posted by mquerques92

They were pretty strict about drinks last year. Caught me with an unopened beer in my back pocket and told me to throw it out. I had time to chug before I got on but still

psh, amateur. sneaking drinks past the driver is a fun game!

[ISawTheBridge10]

Those who have been to both the Northerly Island and Gorge pit: would that be a fair comparison, size wise?

[Route_2]

Originally Posted by MidwestGirl

Generators are not.

However you can be surrounded by generators in Terrace or Premier as well.

This is true. I've stayed in Gold the last three years and don't have any recollections of annoying generator noise, but I may have just gotten lucky with our locations. I'm sure it was there, but just not at a level to stick out in my mind.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by ISawTheBridge10

Those who have been to both the Northerly Island and Gorge pit: would that be a fair comparison, size wise?

I think Northerly Island is a bit bigger, but they are probably close.

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by ISawTheBridge10

Those who have been to both the Northerly Island and Gorge pit: would that be a fair comparison, size wise?

gorge pit is a lot like hartford, but even wider.

[mquerques92]

Originally Posted by madpiker

psh, amateur. sneaking drinks past the driver is a fun game!

And one I'm usually pretty good at. I guess I was having an off night.

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by mHeiser92

Is it a waste to use priority on premier camp?

How many years of seniority do you have? The thought is, you get one additional ping pong ball in the lottery for each year of seniority

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

my GF at the time was 5'8...

How tall is she now?

[madpiker]

unless you're only requesting gorge lawn x3 and premier, i would not suggest using your priority on a premier pass.

they were PLENTIFUL last year.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by madpiker

unless you're only requesting gorge lawn x3 and premier, i would not suggest using your priority on a premier pass.

they were PLENTIFUL last year.

You never know. Some years they’ve been pretty scarce or harder to come by.

I bet the Gorge is a hotter ticket this year because of the early announcement of supporting acts and less tour stops.

And $350 Oklahoma tickets

[Zags85]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

Stop being a panzy and just camp with us! Hot showers, literal feet from the gates in GOLD--stumbling distance after the show!

Lol I wish I could have splurged on that Cave B condo. It crosses my mind for a couple hours.

[Zags85]

Originally Posted by madpiker

i just heard the alpine resort was a shithole...

and then you can't experience the awesomeness of the alpine tailgate...right?


My buddy organizes a charter bus and I took that last summer, so clutch.

You can catch the golf cart or a car ride to the top of the hill by the green lot. I enjoy the piss filled pool though for the tailgate. And yes, shared a dirty room with Shafe that's probably on a murder haunted house show somewhere. Purely paying for location.