Hm. I'm not sure if they'll let you ranger your first time out... I don't know if they consider the regionals sufficient experience for the playa itself. Interesting question. There's plenty other ways to help out, formally and less so, however. I wasn't planning on rangering this year at Burning M...

Yeah, I've heard that as well. Having to get used to the extreme environment. I haven't been in a place quite like it, but I trust my survival skills well enough. And yes, I'm sure it's a very different experience from a regional, can't wait to figure it out.

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But I'm from Charlotte! This'll be my first Burning Man too, but I've been going to regionals around here for awhile. Feel free to shoot me a PM.

Well I used to post on here a long time ago, but I couldn't remember my screenname. So I'm back again. Just registered for my first Burning Man ticket the other day. I've been waiting for several years to go, life just hasn't let me go but it looks like it may be working out this year. I've been goi...

This should be my first year going to Burning Man, but I've been going to regionals for several years now and volunteering has been a big part of burning for me. I really enjoy it. I'm definitely going to take it easy this year since it's my first year and I need to take it all in, but I still plan ...