I have a ShiftPod, though have yet to use it at Burning Man. It hasn't rained during the days I've used it, so I can't speak to its waterproofness (there is a video on YouTube that explains how to waterproof the windows). I wouldn't think of using it at BM without a shade shelter over it. What I can...

You would have to apply for a low income ticket, whereas you have to register for a chance at a main sale ticket via your Burner Profile. Note the restrictions detailed on the Low Income Ticket page: • If you have already purchased a ticket to Burning Man 2017 in ANY sale, you are not eligible for a...

Not that I think it’s great there’s no mechanism in place to prevent people from buying tickets in both the pre-sale and main sale, but ultimately the cost of the pre-sale tickets ostensibly keep the cost of the main sale tickets stagnate (pre-tax). If people want to go badly enough and can afford i...

I went solo last year, which was my first. I experienced a few "What the hell am I doing here?" moments after long stretches of feeling a bit isolated. My last one was mid-week at sunset. As I was walking back from the moop fence, feeling sorry for myself, a guy and two women stepped in front of me ...

Pretty exciting, Leap. Hope the test run goes as expected!

I've ordered a new tent, which will arrive by the end of the month. Can't wait to try it. I learned the hard way last year that it helps just a bit to know how to set up your tent in advance...

With the ice. Some of the best times I had last year was spent putting in shifts in the back of the trucks alongside a great bunch of people.

I entered the waiting room at 11:47 and in the end the little green guy made it about 2/3 of the way there before the announcement came that the tickets were sold out. Safe to say I was/am gutted and my anxiety levels are rising about if and how I will get a ticket in the months ahead. That said, la...

My little green guy didn't even make it halfway.

Thank you everyone for the kind words— they're much appreciated.

A few scenes from 2015, my first:

That was truly spectacular. Thanks for sharing it!

This past year was my first, and I hit the road convinced I had everything I needed — and many things in triplicate. Sadly, this was not quite the case... I didn't bring enough rebar stakes (I thought my tent stakes would suffice) and therefore I was not able to set up my shade structure. It wasn't ...

Didn't bring a bike because "I like walking." That will never happen again. I didn't bring my bike locks, which would have made it possible for me to borrow a neighbor's bike when offered and not turn down the offer because I was afraid it would get stolen. I didn't bring enough rebar stakes and cou...

Leaving after a short work day (hopefully) on the 28th from NM. Not sure where I'll stay along the way, but the aim is to arrive about when the gates open.

I'll preface what I'm about to write by making it clear that 2015 will be my first Burning Man. All I know about it comes from what I've read or seen online or heard from someone I know who has been... I don't necessarily think if one travels to BRC alone or camps alone means that person can't or wo...

<iframe width="640" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sRRwigzq0Fs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Darn. Can't get this to embed properly and can't figure out how to delete the post as a result... At any rate, it's Lost Wuub by woob — a rather great, somewhat new version of a...

Really appreciate the tips and suggestions. Setting aside a little extra time and taking it on the way back sounds like a great way to go. Thanks everyone!

Thanks very much for the replies (and the link, Just_Joe — I missed that on my search) — they are a big help. This drive sounds too good to pass up. I'll just have to decide whether to take US-50 on the way there or on the way back...

I'm considering a few different routes from Santa Fe, NM to BRC and one that sounds intriguing includes a long (lonely) stretch on US-50 through Nevada. Has anyone tried this road? From what I've read, it sounds like the landscape it passes through is stunning in places, but if that doesn't quite ma...

I'll be gifting homemade massage bars. I might make a few bars of soap as well...

Welcome, Bert. Glad to hear you made the choice you did -- sounds like you couldn't have made a better one for yourself. Wishing you success with your hunt for a VP -- and a memorable celebration when it comes through!

I've been spending far too much time looking for a tent that's tough, roomy, *likely* able to handle the winds, and capable of being set up by one person without taking flight. I think I've looked at approximately 427 tents online. It's already easy enough to procrastinate , but I think I've hit the...

WELCOME!! :D Been through your beautiful state a few times: along the entire length of the three interstates and the Farmington/four corners area as well Hobbs. Tucumcari has to be my favorite town in NM along old Route 66. Thank you! :D I've heard good things about Tucumcari, but I haven't been— I...

Elliot wrote:Bingo! That's what I had in mind -- Candy Kitchen Wolf Sanctuary. I visited there just a couple months ago, and my brother once worked there.

That's great — I'm glad you saw it. Your brother sure was lucky. There can be few greater gigs than working with wolves...

Elderberry wrote:Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Thanks! Feels really good to be here, I have to say.

Joeln wrote:Welcome FG!
With your desert blood you won't have any trouble at BRC - it will seem just like home.
I grew up in the duke city, still have green chile in my blood.

Thank you! It's hard to shake the green chile, isn't it?

Elliot wrote:Welcome to ePlaya! You wouldn't be near Ramah, by any chance, just south of Gallup?

Thanks a bunch! I'm from the Santa Fe area. Actually, I've been to Ramah once and will soon be going back — for the excellent wolf sanctuary there, on both occasions.

Hi there, I've been lurking here since last summer, when I became obsessed with going to Burning Man. I signed up for the OMG Sale at the time, but decided against it in the end, when I realized how ill-prepared I was going to be. I was also slightly anxious about going alone, but I've gotten over t...