I would go right when they open, and beat the rush. Mid-day always seems the worst wait, but it's pretty festive. Don't cut it too close to the end of the day; they have to end the line somewhere. Bring water, a hat, and if you have one, a wagon. If everyone in camp takes turns, it's not so bad. Or ...

Welcome, SueyMendez11!

Here is some more advice that you didn't ask for. I would skip joining a camp for your first year on the playa. During the week, get on your bike and cover as much ground as you can to see what is out there. The natives are friendly. During your wanderings in Black Rock City, you might come across ...

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Welcome, Madsknuts!

Hi all, I'm an event designer from Sydney, looking to make my way over to Burning Man this year. I had a wedding and I asked my client to move her wedding so I could go to Burning Man...am I too late to buy tickets and how the heck do I find a very cool camp to hang with? Any help you can give me w...

Welcome sarakazi ! :D You and your friend might be a good candidate for Green Tortoise Adventure Travel if you don't know anyone or have local Pakistan burners. Google 'em. I've never tried them, but it's probably the route I would go if I were coming from overseas without someone who'd Burned befor...

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That said the age limit for virgin burner is 44, so close but I am sorry to say you can’t go. - Dr. Baron von Realz, Esq. :lol: Welcome, Badkarma ! You're not too old; there are tons of Burners 40+. The greatest age cohort is 25-40, last I looked, and that was a few years ago. Veterans typically do...

Speaking of which . . . Google questions or keywords with the word eplaya added, and you will learn a ton!

AntiM wrote:I never remember the password, one year I had to play the "Do you know who I am?" card.

If I forgot the password I would just have to start SCREEing until Ygmir heard me and lifted me over the fence.

Best place to hookup with people that want rides? I think the RV holds like 7 ppl and it will be just me driving from seattle to BRC. There are a few Seattle burners on here. Can you tow a boat? :D Seriously, you and your wife might connect with https://regionals.burningman.org/regionals/north-amer...

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Welcome, sophthp ! :D How to Join a Theme Camp https://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=72740 How NOT to Join a Theme Camp https://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?t=74533 Theme Camp and Villages 2018 forum https://eplaya.burningman.org/viewforum.php?f=523 . . . I found all of those by Googl...

Welcome Numbers_Droid , and good luck! No matter what Google Maps tells you, driving from WA will take you 2 days divided into two 7-8 hour shifts unless you have multiple drivers who really know what they're doing handling an RV through windy mountain roads. (You can't go anywhere near 60mph; it's ...

Elliot. :lol: Welcome, CRZ8888 ! :D You sound like you're doing it right, whatever that is. Here are 5 random tips: * Bring a backpack or messenger bag and pre-pack it before you hit the playa, and restock every morning. * You'll need at least 2, even 3 pairs of well-broken in shoes. * Expect temper...

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Ratty wrote:Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life. If you aren't enjoying your volunteer 'work', change departments.

I enjoy my ESD shifts quite a bit, so that's how I feel about it, too.

Hi Amichelle ! :D Camps are optional. And finding an RV share situation--within a camp that's actually suitable--is not the simplest endeavor. I recommend deciding which is more important to you, a camp or an RV share, and getting that first . . . . After a ticket, 'cause camp dues are almost always...

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Welcome, Tatertits! Great nickname.

Why is your wife flying in? It’s not that far from Seattle. Her logistics are going to suck a lot more than if she rides in with you. She’ll have to get from Reno to BRC on the burner bus then walk and find your camp... why the hell do all that. I think there are some direct flights from Reno; I ju...

mgb327 wrote:EVERYDAY is Friday here, I am self-employed. I work for a known moron.

Nice bar we've got here! . . . Good afternoon, all.

Thank God for Spring!

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So i'm looking to come burn with all you fine folks this year. Ton's of questions! In fact the more reading I've done the more questions I have! A bit about us: 2 folks coming from Seattle. Don't have tickets yet. We are looking at renting or purchasing an rv for the event. I am fine in a tent next...

Nothing better than a late night snack! But I try to keep it to weekends. Mm, cheese sticks.

The person below me has an April Fool's gag planned out for their default world.

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Canvas tents may be nice, but I've never worked with anything but nylon tents. I have had great luck with tents from Sportsman's Guide, but I used cheap offbrand domes for my 4 burns. Whatever you decide, get a tent whose mesh zips entirely shut in all places including the top (if it has a mesh top,...