F.A.Q.

Q. Why is it "Park City" and not "Salt Lake City"?

A. Although the committee is located in SLC, and you'll go through SLC to get to C16, in fact, the event itself will take place entirely in Park City. Therefore, despite the URL on altgothic.com, it's not really C16 SLC. Don't get us wrong; we love Salt Lake City! It's a great city. We just thought we'd try something different, and Park City's unique offerings will allow us to do more and make the event really special.

Q. How do we get from the airport to Park City?

A. Ground transportation from SLC International Airport to Park City runs regularly, for prices as low as $20/person. (By contrast, it cost us $50 / person to get to the airport in NYC, and $30 by cab to get to the Queen Mary from the Long Beach airport.)

Rental cars are also available. Depending on the need, we may set up a ride-share process of some type to help you get from the airport to PC as cheaply as possible.

Q. Isn't Park City expensive?

A. Park City is a ski town, meaning they make almost all their money in the winter. Summer finds local venues dropping their prices radically just to keep something happening.

Q. What will the weather be like?

A. Well, it's hard to predict... but average temperatures in Park City in the summer are awesome. The daily average maximum temperature in August is 78F, and the daily average low is 48, according to Wikipedia.

Q. Isn't Utah a weird place for goths?

A. Park City hosts Sundance. We are far from the weirdest people they will ever see!

Q. Blah blah blah ALCOHOL?

A. Yes, you can drink in Utah. Park City has two liquor stores which are open every day but Sundays. One is a few yards from Treasure Mountain Inn; the other is HUGE and is a ways out (you'll pass it on the way into town), but not any farther than liquor stores usually are from the hotel. There are busses and other options to get there. Furthermore, at this altitude, you will notice that you get drunk faster than you may be used to.

Q. Same question, but about coffee?

A. Trust us; we have coffee. Park City is especially coffee friendly.

Q. What about Private Clubs?

A. The Private Club rule has been lifted. YAY!

Q. How will the altitude (7,000 feet) affect me?

A. Everyone is different, although staying hydrated helps a lot. Don't forget: Utah is a high desert, and you will need lots of water while you're here. Some people get headaches from the altitude, and alcohol will almost certainly hit you harder than it does closer to sea level, so if you drink, do so slower than you're used to. Common annoying but non-threatening symptoms include a headache combined with one or more of the following: lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting, fatigue or weakness, dizziness or light-headedness, insomnia, pins and needles, shortness of breath upon exertion, persistent rapid pulse, drowsiness, general malaise (how gawth!), or swelling of hands, feet, and face.

More dangerous symptoms typically occur at altitudes over 10,000 feet, so you'll be considerably lower than that and not likely to be at risk.

Q. Won't the Mormons have a problem with us looking freaky?

A. Maybe, maybe not. They're not really as straight-laced as you might think -- not any more than norms anywhere. But you actually probably won't be around them much. Park City is used to hosting people from around the world. If they can handle Paris and her crew, we won't faze them. And, as always, you get out what you put in: be nice, and most people will be nice right back. Be an ass, and you just make it harder for those of us who live here.

Q. Swimming pool, hot tub?

A. If we can book the entire hotel, we will have all-night access to the courtyard hot tub.

Q. After hours?

A. Again, if we can book the hotel out completely, we will have access to the courtyard at night. Otherwise, we have options for after-hours permits at one of the local venues.

Q. Will the events be kid-friendly?

A. Yes and no. As is often the case with Convergence evening events, they will most likely be 21+ only. However, the day-time activities are extremely family-friendly and great fun for everyone. We will have someone in charge of finding a babysitting service if needed.

Q. I hate ______ kind of music, which you
have on _____ night. What do I do?

A. By breaking the music out like this, we are trying to give you a night to hang out with friends or relax AND a night to dance your butts off. There will be plenty of space to hang out with your friends, or enjoy a nice late-night dinner.