Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge

With just hours to go before Insomniac‘s inaugural Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge, we put together an all-encompassing cheat sheet to make your two-day festival experience as smooth as possible.

While many Gorge veterans may already be prepared, it never hurts to get some extra help from your friends at EDM.com. So let’s jump down the rabbit hole.

The struggles unique to the Gorge Amphitheatre are ever-changing since the weather in the Pacific Northwest is generally unpredictable. Paradiso has experienced storms in the past, while just a few months ago Bass Canyon was hit with a severe wind that shut down the festival for a few hours. With Beyond Wonderland taking place at the beginning of fall, ensure you pack accordingly.

Insomniac will be offering onsite testing for $30 if you’re unable to get it done beforehand. Head here for more information.

While normally we’d suggest bringing sunscreen and a few cozy things to change into at night, this time around we recommend you dress warmly as soon as possible. The Gorge is predicted to be in the 40s at night and there’s always a good chance of windchill. Sunset will likely be around 7PM, making those cold nights come much faster. If you haven’t done so already, pick up a locker to save you the headache of carrying your cold-weather gear around all day.

CAMPING ESSENTIALS

Now that we’ve covered what you need to bring to keep yourself warm, let’s get back to the basics. Treat this event like any other camping trip and bring food, water, and all other essential necessities. Also bring extra blankets for your tent to keep things as warm as possible during the cold nights. Although it’ll be cold, ice or cold packs are crucial for keeping your food fresh throughout the weekend.