Having read various responses, I'm thinking a village would be better than walk-in camping, at least for me, and certainly for my first year. I'm self-sufficient, but I'm a pretty social person, and would enjoy volunteer opportunities. I don't mind music and people noise, although it sure would be n...

I will most likely also be going alone this year (it will also my first Burn :D). I'm rather surprised, but my friends are simply not into it. I'm hoping to join a village, but am also considering the walk-in area. Any feedback on the pros and cons of walk-in camping vs village would be welcome. Kat...

Thanks, Savannah and Earthwalker, for the warm welcome. :o Savannah - the link to regional Portland burner events is really helpful. I've just signed up for the regional email list. Thanks! Hi Earthwalker - Is this really your first Burn? I'm so impressed that you have already experimented with buil...

Hello, I'm Cath, from Portland OR, hoping to participate in Burning Man for my first time this year.... if I can get a ticket that is, but I am optimistic with STEP starting this week! I first heard about BM ~10 years ago, shortly after moving to Portland from Australia. My neighbors had built a mut...