Typical timing: Annually 30–31 Dec (New Year's Eve); 2026 dates confirmed on official site (Dec) · ~2 days
💸 What it costs
GA tickets: $160–200 (estimate — verify before buying)
Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.
🌡️ Weather reality
Typical window: Dec — Annually 30–31 Dec (New Year's Eve); 2026 dates confirmed on official site
Mountain weather: snow underfoot, strong sun above — goggles and SPF are both mandatory
Sub-freezing nights. Thermal layers under everything
🎒 Pack smart
Tent with real stakes + sleeping pad (the ground always wins otherwise)
Headlamp or clip light for the campsite at 4am
Camp shoes you can sacrifice + warm sleep layer
Trash bags — pack it in, pack it out
Bag size, hydration-pack and prohibited-item policies for Rhythm and Alps haven't been verified by us yet — check the official site before you pack. We never guess the rules.
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