Missed another burn

[deedly]

Hello, My name is Dan and I am a wannabe from Georgia that is making plans to attend in 2015. Burning man has been calling for awhile now, but I have not been able to attend. I have a lot of road travel and camping logged in because I am an old deadhead and followed the band for many years. I have a hole in my soul that I think maybe Burning man can fill. I have been to Bonaroo for the first 4 times, and haven't been last few years but Burning Man looks like it will top all the festivals I have attended. Any burners from GA? If so let me know the best route to take when driving from Atlanta. Thanks. "deedly"

[shroom]

I'm from Georgia. I've been once and am returning next year. Because I had never driven across country before I went north then west first (missouri, wymoing, utah and everything in between). I returned the south route (arizona, texas, bama and everything in between)

The most important thing is being prepared. Read the BM guides and read a ton of these boards. Ask all the questions you can think of.

Welcome & maybe I'll see you in the dust next year!

[deedly]

Thanks for the welcome. I see by looking at the map the routes you most likely took. Tell me which one ( north-west or south-west) was the easies drive, quickest, less traffic, etc. How long did you allow for travel to get there and then back? I think if I start preparing and planning now I might be ready next year> maybe.

[shroom]

You need two days each way to drive. I reserved a hotel and a camp ground on my way in, hotels on the way home at where i thought i'd make it driving. It worked out. The southern route is a bit shorter but if you've never seen the northern route it is so amazing. (I've traveled a lot on the east coast so mid west and west was so different for me)

Having help driving is ideal. I did most of it myself and got really tired. I may schedule myself another 1/2 day each way next year to do a bit more sight seeing along the way.

[deedly]

Good deal. I appreciate the info.

[shroom]

you're welcome! If you think of anything else just ask or message me. I'll help where I can. Can't wait to get back home!

[Savannah]

Hi Deedly!

No one can promise you that the Burn will fill the hole in your soul (it might, but it might very much not) . . . but it will at least be an adventure, and you will see some mind-blowing creativity, and get dust in places you never expected.

Bring some cornstarch baby powder, thick lotion, and some lemon juice and wipes to clean your feet.

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!