Ride a Helicopter at Backwoods 2019! (Interview)
Recently we got to catch up with Chuck, who runs Tulsa County Helicopters in Tulsa, OK. Tulsa County Helicopters will be on-site at Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019, giving people rides all weekend long!
Hey Chuck, how's it going?
I'm doing great! Getting ready for an amazing weekend at Backwoods. Yourself?
Same here! Tell us about your company Tulsa County Helicopters.
My buddy and I started Tulsa County Helicopters eleven years ago: we had just graduated flight school, and were were trying to find a way to continue flying. All we had was a rented helicopter, an E-Z up tent, and my pickup truck. We would drive around and offer helicopter rides at pretty much any large outdoor gathering we could find… since then, we’ve bought our own helicopter, and built a successful commercial business out of it. We fly every day from our home base of operations in Tulsa, but we still travel to outdoor festivals like Backwoods. That’s how we first got started, and we like to stay true to our roots.
How did your relationship with Backwoods start?
We first started offering our rides at Backwoods when the festival was in Stroud, OK. The problem was, there was not a whole lot to see out there besides the venue itself. We still had a great time out there regardless, but I was ecstatic when they moved the festival to Mulberry Mountain. You can't find any better views than on Mulberry - it’s seriously our favorite place to fly!
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 is less than 2 weeks away! When will you be there?
We will be out there on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each day we’ll be flying from around noon until the sun sets.
How can people book a ride with you?
Well the process is about as simple and straightforward as you can get… all you have to do is show up at our tent! If you don’t know where that is, check the 2019 festival map. If there’s no line, we will get you right on-board. It’s first come first serve.
What's the best time to fly?
Well, everyone wants to get their ride in during sunset. It’s beautiful, but that’s also when the line starts to get really really long. If you really want to fly at that time, plan appropriately and show up early. Other than that, anytime when there is no line is the best time to fly!
Very good to know. How long are the rides typically?
The rides are six minutes long. That may seem pretty short, but what’s great about Mulberry Mountain is a six minute ride there is worth more than a thirty minute ride anywhere else. There’s so much natural beauty to see over there… as soon as we pick up and I clear the tree line, that’s when everybody gets their “aha” moment. When people are driving to the venue, it’s impossible to take in all of the beauty of the scenery. Once you take them above the tree line, it’s a whole different world. That’s when it really hits them.
Are the helicopter rides awesome?
Oh yeah, it’s a fantastic time. I usually play “welcome to the jungle” when I’m flying, so that should give you an idea of the mood. Not once in our eleven years of doing this have we ever had anyone say “I wish I hadn’t done that”. Sometimes it’s like a roller coaster ride, other times it’s peaceful. There are exciting parts to it, and there are tranquil parts to it. In six minutes, it covers just about every emotion you have.
How much will the rides be this year?
Rides are still $40 per person. There’s a small surcharge if you use a card, so I recommend paying in cash if you have it.
I’m sure people at Backwoods will want to go with their friends… how many people can go up in the helicopter at one time?
We can fit three passengers at a time!
Where can people find you on the internet?
Our website is www.tulsaheli.com, and we also have a Facebook page and a YouTube channel. At the festival, you can find us at our tent. (Again, if you don’t know where the tent is, check the 2019 festival map!)
We can’t wait! Thanks for taking the time. Anything else to add?
We’re looking forward to seeing everybody back on the mountain again! We’re ready to have a great time :)
Thanks to Chuck for doing this interview!
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019, CLICK HERE 👉 http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Feast Your Eyes On The 2019 Shakedown Street Lineup! (Complete Vendor List)
We understand that at Backwoods, eating delicious food and finding unique souvenirs to cherish for years to come is an important part of the Backwoods experience. This year, we've gone completely over the top with our vendors… and we can't wait for you to to see for yourselves!
We've secured over 80 highly regarded, local and national vendors this year for our vendor area we've called "Shakedown Street": Everything from craft beer, to hydration packs, fruit pearls, to tacos... we've got you covered. You can even scoop up a hammock for your campsite to take naps in between sets 😴
Less than 3 weeks until Backwoods 2019!
Grab your last minute tickets here: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Your Official Festival Map for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019! 🗺
Here it is! Your official festival map for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019... where will you be at this year?! Leave a comment below and let us know.
(4) Unique Stages:
- The Motherland Stage
- Globe Theater
- Aqua Station
- CounterKulture Sound Camp
(8) Parking & Camping Areas:
- Day Parking
- CounterKulture Sound Camp Car Camping
- Car Camping (General)
- GA Shade Camping
- VIP Shade Camping
- Shade Camp Parking
- Upgraded Campsites
- RV Pass Camping
Other Attractions:
- Helicopter Rides
- Shuttle to River
- Festi-Cab
- Karbach Love Street Beer Garden
- Nirvana Woodlands Art Village
- ENDo Rehab Bar
- Yoga & Workshops
- Hidden Sound Community
- Community Fire
And The Necessities:
- Medical Tent
- Information/Lost & Found
- ATM
- Accessible Camping
- Showers
- Trash Drop Off
Grab your tickets for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 HERE: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
We'll see you on the mountain! 💕
Karbach Love Street Beer Garden at Backwoods 2019
We've teamed up with Karbach to bring you a very special attraction at Backwoods 2019 - The Love Street Beer Garden!
All guests can enjoy the full bar (stocked with plenty of Karbach craft beer), and all the outdoor games you could ask for 🌤🌻🏏
Our VIP ticket holders will have access to the (2) VIP lounges, VIP bathrooms, as well as discounted drinks at the bar!
Enjoy the following yard games:
- Michelob Ultra Chippo Game
- Golden Road Cornhole Boards
- Budweiser Oversized Jenga
- Bud Light Oversized Jenga
- Karbach Kan Jam
Bring your friends, sit back and relax, and enjoy some adult beverages at The Love Street Beer Garden at Backwoods 2019!
Grab your VIP tickets to Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 here: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Your Daily Schedule for Backwoods 2019 is HERE!
That's right - here it is! The highly anticipated daily schedule for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019...
Thursday: Pre-Party in Full Swing!
On Thursday, we're starting the music at 6:30 PM with Moon Man over at the CounterKulture Sound Camp. We'll be getting down from then until midnight, so anyone with a Thursday Early Arrival Pass is in for a proper pre-party: 6 full hours of good music and good vibes! Yonder Mountain String Band will be closing out the Motherland Stage with a 2 HOUR set. Who knows, maybe Yonder will show up somewhere else Thursday night... 🤔 Remember, you need a Thursday Early Arrival Pass in addition to your standard weekend ticket to attend the festival Thursday night, so if you don't have yours yet, click here to scoop one.
Friday: The Madness Begins
Friday we're starting the day off at 10:30 AM with our Battle For Backwoods contest winners at the Globe Theater and Aqua Station. The Motherland stage will be kicking off with Linear Symmetry at 5:00 PM. With Aqueous, EOTO, Lettuce, and Umphrey's McGee following until 2:30 AM, it's guaranteed to be a funky good time 🎸 AND THE MUSIC IS GOING UNTIL 7:15 AM! Yheti will be proving us for a 2.5 HOUR sunrise set over at the Aqua Station... you can't miss it.
Saturday: Aliens Invade Backwoods 🌀_🌀
On Saturday, again we're kicking things at 10:30 AM off with the Battle For Backwoods contest winners at the Globe Theater and Aqua Station. REZZ will be closing out the Motherland Stage at 1:00 AM, and for all the REAL late-night partiers, we'll be doing a Sunday Sunrise Disco Sermon from 7:00 AM-9:00 AM... Space Jesus will be throwing down two sets: one at the Motherland Stage, and an after hours set at the Aqua Station. Lots of experimental bass acts playing on Saturday, with plenty of funk and jam too... we can't wait.
Sunday: We're Not Done Yet!
Sunday's music won't start until 11:15 AM, so enjoy those 45 extra minutes of sleep... you'll need it because we're still going until 5:15 AM! The CounterKulture Sound Camp, Globe Theater, and Aqua Station will be going into the early-morning hours with Ziim, Glass Cannon, and Homemade Spaceship. Special sets to point out: "Keller Williams Grateful Grass" (interpretations of Grateful Dead songs done in a bluegrass style) with the Infamous String Dusters at the Motherland Stage at 9:30 PM (Keller's second appearance of the night). G Jones and Zeds Dead will be following afterwards to close out the Motherland Stage Sunday night... it's going to be heavy.
TICKET PRICES INCREASE TOMORROW (5/1):
- WE know you're going
- YOU know you're going
- All of your friends know you're going too...
GRAB YOUR TICKET TODAY: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
We'll see you on the mountain!
Shuttle Buses Confirmed to Mulberry River!
BIG NEWS!
We are very excited to announce that we will be providing our attendees this year with shuttle transportation to Mulberry River!
Mulberry River, located at the base of Mulberry Mountain, is a 70-mile long tributary. The water quality is excellent, and it is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing.
Attendees at Backwoods this year can hop on the shuttle bus and spend a few hours at Mulberry river (don't stay too long though... you don't want to miss out on all of the music 😎)
There will be a designated shuttle tent on the festival grounds for pick up/drop off. The shuttle will be transporting passengers daily from 11 AM - 4 PM.
TICKET PRICES INCREASE MAY 1ST!
Grab those tickets NOW: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
The Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 Lineup! – Phase 2 of 2
The final phase 2 complete lineup for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain is public!
Catch REZZ, Umphrey's McGee, Zeds Dead, G Jones, Lettuce, Space Jesus, and many many other jam band, bluegrass, and bass acts on the bill this year. Backwoods is home to an incredible amount of art installations in the woods and experiences that are one of a kind to Arkansas, deep in the Ozark National Forest. Come camp with us, and create an experience that will last a life time.
Tickets: http://backwoodsmusicfestival.com/tic...
Complete Workshop & Yoga Schedule - Backwoods 2019
Here it is! Another reason to get excited for this year's Backwoods: your complete workshop & yoga schedule for all four days of Backwoods 2019 presented by ENDo Water 💧
Thursday
7:00 PM - Silent Disco Yoga with Alice Evans (ENDo 💧)
8:00 PM - Deep Facia Release with Cecille Mercado (ENDo 💧)
9:30 PM - Opening Meditation at the mainstage
Friday
8:00 AM - Sound Healing Meditation with Savanna Serenades & Abigail Pomeroy
9:00 AM - Intro To Astrology: The Zodiac Signs with Savanna Serenades
10:00 AM - Intro To Pranayama with Shanti Nolen
11:00 AM - Hatha Yoga Alignment with Alice Evans (ENDo 💧)
12:00 PM - Guided Meditation with Aubrey Warren
12:30 PM - Intro To Hoop with Katie Sunshine
1:30 PM - Yoga Electrified: Get Grounded with Aubrey Warren
2:30 PM - Guided Meditation with Aubrey Warren
3:00 PM - Acro Yoga with Katrina Repman & Chris Cox
4:00 PM - Intro To Plant Medicine: Revive & Energize with Damien Shreve
5:00 PM - Alignment Base Vinyasa Yoga with Hylary Ahrendt (ENDo 💧)
6:00 PM - Forbidden Knowledge with Jaquintin Means
Saturday
8:00 AM - Sound Healing Meditation with Savanna Serenades & Abigail Pomeroy
9:00 AM - Intro To Astrology: The Planets with Savanna Serenades
10:00 AM - Music For Meditation: Kirtan with House of Hearts: Jason & Shanti Nolen
11:30 AM - Laughter Yoga with Michael Murphy
12:30 PM - Hoops Tricks And Transitions with Katie Sunshine
1:30 PM - Yoga Electrified: Get Grounded with Aubrey Warren
2:30 PM - Guided Meditation with Aubrey Warren
3:00 PM - Acro Yoga with Katrina Repman & Chris Cox
4:00 PM - Drum Circle with Jason Nolen & Jacob Warren
5:00 PM - Intro To Plant Medicine: Relax & Restore with Jaquintin Means
6:00 PM - Ancient Religions & Symbols with Jaquintin Means
7:00 PM - CBD Restorative Yoga with Alexis Grisaffi (ENDo 💧)
Sunday
8:00 AM - Sound Healing Meditation with Savanna Serenades & Abigail Pomeroy
9:00 AM - Intro To Astrology: Phases Of The Moon with Savanna Serenades
10:00 AM - Intro To Plant Medicine: Ceremony & Ritual with Damien Shreve
11:00 AM - Guided Meditation with Aubrey Warren
11:30 AM - Laughter Yoga with Michael Murphy
12:30 PM - Acro Yoga with Katrina Repman & Chris Cox
1:30 PM - Yoga Electrified: Grace & Surrender with Aubrey Warren
2:30 PM - Guided Meditation with Aubrey Warren
3:00 PM - Flash Mob Rehearsal with Lee Jeffries & Katie Sunshine
4:00 PM - Innerverse Podcast with Chance Garton
5:00 PM - CBD Restorative Yoga with Alexis Grisaffi (ENDo 💧)
6:00 PM - Spiritual Alchemy with Jaquintin Means
We'll see you at Backwoods 2019!! Grab your tickets now if you haven't already: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Yonder Mountain String Band Announced For Thursday Night Pre-Party at Backwoods 2019!
Attendees who purchase a Thursday Early Arrival Pass this year are in for a special treat... for the first year in history, we are opening up the main stage on Thursday for a very special 2 hour set from none other than Yonder Mountain String Band!
YMSB has been redefining Bluegrass music for the past 20 years. With over 2100 shows under their belt, it's clear that their fans keep coming back for more of the band's unique twist on the traditional acoustic genre.
On their most recent studio album LOVE. AIN’T LOVE (2017), Rolling Stone described the project as “modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between."
Thursday night's festivities don't end there: Subkulture and Counter Collective have also teamed up and curated some acts just for you: Moon Man, DJ Blac, and PhLo will be keeping the party going at the CounterKulture Soundcamp!
Get your tickets for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 (and the Thursday Night Pre-Party) HERE...
INTRODUCING THE COUNTERKULTURE SOUNDCAMP
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
We would like to present to you all the COUNTERKULTURE Soundcamp! Our good friends over at Subkulture and Counter Collective have put together an AMAZING experience for all of our attendees to enjoy in 2019.
Featuring a brand new stage, new exclusive camping area, 20+ performances from brand new acts, a Sunday morning breakfast, and a Swag Bag with limited edition merchandise and Goodies from the Artists’ on the Lineup... there's a lot to be excited for at this year's COUNTERKULTURE Soundcamp.
Which artists will be performing you might ask? You'll have to wait until March 1st for our official Phase 2 Lineup announcement 😉...
ALL Backwoods attendees will have access to the new stage and over 20+ performances. To gain access to the exclusive campgrounds, Sunday morning breakfast, and the Swag Bag with limited edition merch, cop yourself a CounterKulture Soundcamp Add On for only $20 here: bit.ly/backwoods-tix
We'll see you at BACKWOODS!!