Dec 8

So I know it’s the middle of Winter and everything, but it’s never too early in your calendars to start thinking about camping tips for next summers festivals:

  • Ticket – You’d be surprised how many forget these.
  • Money – Take a fair bit, but don’t let it out of your sight. Cash machines on site usually take a huge commission
  • Painkillers. Imagine the worst holiday hangover plus a bad night sleep, plus some loud music. Bring these or you’ll be in all kinds of pain
  • Sun Cream -  No-one likes to be the beetroot colored guy in all the photos. it can gt really sore with all the jumping around and suspicious liquids flying around as well.
  • There are a hundred reasons you shouldn’t forget your own bog roll.. Non of which need explaining. Ever.
  • Mostly just for finding that illusive can of lager in your tent.
  • Wet Wipes – In the absence of showering, wet wipes are the next best thing.
  • Sunglasses
  • Stove and pan
  • Water container.. we’re talking a 2 liter bottle. You can use it for washing and drinking.
  • If you don’t smoke, take a lighter, if you do, take enough cigarettes to last you, and a lighter and a pipe (if you need it!).. No-one likes the guy that goes around the place asking for a cigarette or lighter. Don’t be that guy.
Nov 10

For the last 10 years once a year there are a few slopes in Mayrhofen that are taken over and turned into party central. Every year it grows and it grows and in 2010 they have got the biggest lineup to date, I am talking about of course Snowbombing! From the 5th to the 10th of April the pasty will be rocking and the slopes should be on avalanche high alert! The snow resorts are always well known for the partying that goes on after dark, you have to keep warm somehow!! But once Snowbombing rolls into town there will be snow skiing aloud as i would hope nobody is in a fit state to do so!

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