![]() ![]() Very close to each of the three stages sat a stretcher equipped with anything that might be needed in order to attend to an individual in addition to at least two on duty EMTs ready to move the second they were called. Something I am not used to seeing at festivals and that I was quite impressed by was the preparedness of the medical staff on duty. ![]() The station was located directly in the middle of the line of stages and each time I visited most of the spigots had no line so I managed to be in and out in a couple minutes. That being said, I managed to bring a 32oz empty water bottle in (shhh) and refilled it about three times each day with clean and decently tasting water (of course it tasted a bit like fluoride but that is to be expected). One empty 24oz water bottle might get you through a couple sets, but who wants to be running to the water station every few hours to fill up? Definitely not me. When looking at the FAQs on CRSSD’s website prior to attending the festival, I found myself already cringing at the fact they would not allow empty CamelBaks or bladders inside. Water can be the defining factor in someone’s health and safety and should not be taken lightly. #Powabunga afterparty plusHaving been to music festivals in 103 degree heat plus a 2 hour security line with no water being handed out and even festivals where they have run completely out of water, you’d be surprised how often this part of planning gets messed up. #Powabunga afterparty freeThe make or break it point in my opinion for music festivals is always the quality and accessibility of free water. Unfortunately the cloudy sky didn’t allow for any dazzling sunsets this particular CRSSD, but I can only imagine what a sunset set would be like with good weather. After sunset, the nearby boats lit up with fairy lights dangling from their sails. ![]() ![]() Although the fence surrounding the grounds blocked the shoreline, just over the fence was flowing blue water and rolling hills with quaint homes perched upon them. Something special about the Waterfront Park that you don’t see in most downtown areas is an ocean view. Since CRSSD ended at 11pm on Saturday and 10pm Sunday, I was able to walk just up the street and enjoy a few different bars and clubs afterwards. San Diego’s Waterfront Park is extraordinarily central to downtown. Having arrived around 1:30pm both days, it took me approximately 5 minutes to get through both checks on Saturday and 15 minutes on Sunday. In comparison to the numerous EDM festivals I have attended, security was gentle but thorough and quite efficient. Bags were rummaged through and individuals were gently patted down. The only entrance on the South side of the festival separated attendees into upwards of 6 lines for ID check first, followed by upwards of 10 lines for security check. Instead, a few perfectly timed patches of rain, a lot of sun, and comfortable temperatures all accompanied an incredibly fun weekend. The costume required event invites fans to get creative to win prizes like skis, snowboard, the Epic Pass, and more.Something special was in the air this past weekend and surprisingly it wasn’t rain! Maybe it was the accumulation of 15,000 people praying to the weather gods or maybe it was classic Sunny San Diego trying to prove its nickname, but the gloom predicted to be at CRSSD never came. On the flip side, the “Costume-Ski Extravaganza” will begin at noon Saturday, March 23 at Black Forest Ski Race Course on Vail Mountain. Then, following the performances, Powabunga will host afterparties from the likes of Justin Jay and Bob Moses (Club Set) amongst others in various venues (TBD). The concert portion of the festival, held in Ford Park, will begin at 4 p.m. Besides the two nights of music in Ford Park, attendees can expect large pop-up art installations, afterparties and a “Costume-Ski Extravaganza.” Featuring ZHU, Bob Moses, Boombox, Justin Jay’s Fantastic Voyage and many more, organizers aim to highlight Colorado’s vibrant mountain culture and the allure of Vail Valley. Powabunga, as it’s been dubbed, going down March 22 and 23, will be an immersive mountain, music and arts festival taking place in Ford Park. Today, Vail has added a festival of their own to the mix. There’s just something about etching tracks down the mountain and finishing the day with good music and a cold beer that can’t be beaten. With the Rocky Mountains in our backyard, Colorado has a vivid history of mountain music festivals. ![]()
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