Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The runners and packers of Red Rocks, Morrison CO




While here for the shows we rented a house in Golden. It's been great, very comfortable, & with views of the mountains. It's been wonderful to just hang out and relax between shows. 





The owner has a chicken coop out back so I am able to get eggs for breakfast. 




This morning had 2 fried eggs with a stuffing muffin we got at the farmers market yesterday. What a novel idea stuffing shaped muffins. 
 Great start to the day. 

  Tonight's show is a sunset show and we have general admission.  General Admission here at Red Rocks is a story of itself.

 People set up camp in a line hours before the show. An hour before the doors open they start to clean up the tailgate and it becomes more of a line. While the hour ticks down the line tightens.

 Each group has 2 people the runner and the packer. The runner is the person who is going to run the ramp, climb the steps, and save every a spot. The only carry with them a blanket or duck tape to mark off there area. It is a hard walk let alone run.



The packer is the one who carries the backpack containing everything you will need for the nights concert. They move a bit more slowly and take longer going through security.
In red rocks you can bring in water, small camera, & food which is really nice.
Here's to all you runners who by getting that great spot you make everyone's night.  I am temped to try to run but I think by tonight it will be just a slow walk and get where I get.
Another great night ahead.
 

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