last minute Solo Mission

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:46 pm

I realized since I dont have a job at the moment I might as well hit the playa. Im a virgin but have been reading up on here to prepare. Im planning on getting a ride via craigslist (from the SF bay area).

Do you think I should try to join a camp or just do it nomad style?

Orchid · Post by **Orchid** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:05 pm

At this point, most camps are probably full. You sound like you're prepared to do it nomad-style, so hey... gopher it.

Welcome Home!

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:31 pm

so if i go nomad, will i have any issues with leaving my gear somewhere each day? dont want to have to carry everything at all times.

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:38 pm

How "nomad" are we talking here?? are you bringing everything you need to survive the desert??

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:47 pm

Did Nomad Camp get going?

Miles · Post by **Miles** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:58 pm

^yah just saw that nomad camp post and sent her an email but we'll see.

Im gonna bring a tent + all the supplies I need, so no worries there boijoy.

But I will be travling lightly, only the essentials.

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:01 pm

oh.. good deal. They will give you a map at the gate & you can camp where ever is not reserved by a theme camp. enjoy your stay !

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:20 pm

Wait a minute, Boijoi. Nobody can camp where someone else is already camping. At least not until they get those multi-level apartment tents perfected. The classic advice is to find a spot, go out and talk to the nieghbors to make sure you're compatable and that they don't have plans for that space and then set up your campsite.

There is also a ride share here.

MikeVDS · Post by **MikeVDS** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:20 pm

At least not until they get those multi-level apartment tents perfected.

Have you missed the 6 story hotel a group has set up the last two years? It's pretty fancy.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:24 am

MikeVDS wrote:
At least not until they get those multi-level apartment tents perfected.
Have you missed the 6 story hotel a group has set up the last two years? It's pretty fancy.

Are you talking about Vertical Camp or being snarky?

IMHO Vert Camp has a real dandy way of keeping a small footprint. Doesn't look to cheap to get out there though with all that scaffolding. There was some decent coverage in one of the BM documentary films recently made.

Harpman · Post by **Harpman** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:33 am

Or you can just stay at the Black Rock City Casino.

http://www.blackrockdesertresort.com/ht ... esort.html

Check it out.