Burning Man 2009

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:02 am

Hey All,

My name is paul im from edinburgh (scotland), I have never been to bm before but i was planning to go in 2009, but before i go i have a few questions first, Scince im from scotland the weather here in 60% rain 40& freezing would it be much of a sock to my system for the dramatic heat change (iv never been abroad so hottest place i have been is scotland :lol: ).
what woud be the easyiest way to get there i know that i would get a plane from edinburgh to Reno, but then comes the hard part iv read somewere that you have to 25 to rent a car in the us so i am unable to do that so any recomendations would be much abliedged.

[i]Be excelent to each other and party on dudes.[/i]

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:17 am

Dose any1 have a rough idea of how much it would cost to get a taxi from airport to BM and if there is a public service that can travel to and from?
Also i am the only 1 out of all my m8s who actuall want to go and the only one who can afford it so is it worth it going on your own or is it better in a group?????

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:19 am

Hi PabloInTheSky,

A good place to start for getting your bearings would be the regionals page of the Burning Man website:

Europe Regional Network Page

This network may be able to put you in touch with others in your area (or near at least) that are going as well. Many come from the UK and EU every year, so lots of people have tackled these problems before and could offer good advice on how to do it. Just donâ€™t do like the German guys who camped next to us one yearâ€¦ decide they donâ€™t like it afterall and left in the middle of the night in only the rental car. We had to find a way to deal with their entire camp setup. Ugh.

As far as a shock to your system, you can be pretty sure that your first day, probably even two days, will be spent acclimating to the environment. When you first get there, youâ€™ll be setting up your gear in the dry, hot desert. During this adjustment its easy to get overheated, even when your drinking lots of water. Not only is it extraordinarily dry, but its 4000+ feet above sea level so youâ€™re also not running at top speed in the thinner air.

Work slow and keep in the shade as much as possible. Go easy on yourself for the first day or so until your body starts to acclimate. I always have a hell of a time the first day, but after that, I'm usually fine.

Welcome and hang aroundâ€¦ lots to help you figure things out here.

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:25 am

PabloInTheSky wrote:Dose any1 have a rough idea of how much it would cost to get a taxi from airport to BM and if there is a public service that can travel to and from?
Also i am the only 1 out of all my m8s who actuall want to go and the only one who can afford it so is it worth it going on your own or is it better in a group?????

No idea on the taxi, but if you could even get one to go there, it'd be a 2.5+ hour trip one way from Reno. Sounds like a big bill to me.

There was a shuttle bus that ran from the airport this year, but Iâ€™m not sure about the details of that. Try a search for â€œbiobusâ€

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:50 am

Thanks for all the tips, Hopefully i can get everything sorted so i can go next year

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:23 pm

PabloInTheSky wrote:Thanks for all the tips, Hopefully i can get everything sorted so i can go next year

Yeah... get it all sorted out and come on over!! Burning Man was better next year.

karine · Post by **karine** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:50 pm

I would start with your regional contact. Try Russell! He's a heck of a great guy & he camped with us this year. See: http://regionals.burningman.com/eu_uk.html and it'll get you connected.

motskyroonmatick · Post by **motskyroonmatick** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:17 pm

I had a Reno based taxi offer me a ride to the playa for around $300 after I was evacuated for medical issues. I ended up being able to contact a friend who took me back to the playa on her way through to Burning Man.
There is a number of shuttle busses that operate from Reno to Burning Man and back for a fee with set departure times. They make them selves known about two months before the burn. Getting a ride share seems to be pretty easy and relatively inexpensive from Reno. Many times all that is asked for is to pitch in on a share of the fuel cost. Having a backup plan in case something happens with your main ride in is a good idea. Lots of people go through Reno so there are many opportunities to get to the burn from there.

Bring lots of sun block and a good hat. Check out videos on youtube to get a feel for the weather at the event. It is extreme but that is part of the fun!

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:54 am

Thanks for all the advice.

[quote="motskyroonmatick"]
There is a number of shuttle busses that operate from Reno to Burning Man and back for a fee with set departure times. They make them selves known about two months before the burn. Getting a ride share seems to be pretty easy and relatively inexpensive from Reno. [/quote]

Were would i find out information about this ?? (just google it) How much are the tickets in british pounds?? Also can you pay for them over paypal?

hsdavis · Post by **hsdavis** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:31 am

I would like to offer you some great advice for a first timer coming from abroad. You should definetly connect with some local burners and arrange to travel with them. Their experiance and knowledge with make your life a lot easier. You can shop, share rides and camp with them, as well as contribute to the set-up and running of the campsite. I'm sure they would welcome a new and enthusiastic person in the camp also.
There is every imaginable store to shop at in Reno, so you need only makes lists of things before you leave, and pick everything up when you get to town. Remember, there is no vending and no food or water for purchase in Burning Man, so you must plan ahead. This is where camping with a group will really work well for you. Just share the costs and do your part to run the camp.
.......did you read the First Timers Guide yet? http://www.burningman.com/first_timers/ Read it several times!
I think you will find that all the effort to make it all this way will be worth it. Most people find it life altering as well as dusty!

By the way, spellcheck is your friend! I hope to see you on the playa in 2009!

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:10 am

Once again thanks for the advice i have read the first time guide but i will be sure to read it many many times. If i can get everything arranged to go next year i will make it my mission to take part in everything that is possible and to realy embrace the meaning of burning man :shock:

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:39 am

Turn your bbcode and so forth on on your profile.
Everything should work in preview.
I suggest enabling your email too.

Tickets should probably be 140 pounds depending on exchange rates.
Rules are a little different for overseas purchase, but I think they take paypal.

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:27 am

Goddamn Scots, it's all about being thrifty, now is'nt it.

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:45 am

Thanks, thrifty????????

karine · Post by **karine** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:49 am

Seriously, ALL your questions can be answered on that regional contact page too... did you see there is a"Scots" group you can join?! Dude! Meet your neighbors and talk in person... it's a guaranteed way to find good, solid advice.

Lucid484 · Post by **Lucid484** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:50 am

Hey Pablo,

2009 will be my first year for burning man also. I plan on flying to reno and get a rental car ($350 for a week). I'm going solo but its possible that if you fly to that airport on the same day we could split the cost of the rental and find supplies (Food,Gear,Water) at a local walmart. I think the cab fair to and from the airport would be a ridiculous price. prolly in the ball park of a couple hundred dollars.

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:46 pm

Thanks for the offer lucid i think it would be a great idea

LeChatNoir · Post by **LeChatNoir** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:02 pm

Pablo,

Have you found the euroburners website yet?

karine · Post by **karine** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:06 pm

So Pablo... How did you hear about Burning Man?

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:46 am

i first heard of burning man threw a tv show <malcom in the middle) ever scince iv seen that i have just been trying to go.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:56 am

It's just like that, only different and in Ultramegahyperdef.
Malcolm is the Melies version of burning man.

The book The Man Burns Tonight capture the feel better than anything I've run across.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:09 am

If I were participating from abroad I would go with green tortoise. Plus you get to start and finish in a great city. The hostel nice and affordable.

I'm in the US and plan on doing the tortoise.. possibly in 09.

http://www.greentortoise.com/adventures ... tival.html

The downside is that you dont get the full 168 hour+ experience.

There's another shuttle.. out of Reno I think, from Airport to playa with a shopping trip in between but I can't remember it or vouch for it. I haven't heard anything naughty about the greent tort.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:40 am

Toolmaker wrote:There's another shuttle.. out of Reno I think, from Airport to playa with a shopping trip in between but I can't remember it or vouch for it. I haven't heard anything naughty about the greent tort.

You might be referring to the Bio Bus. Last year when I flew into Reno, that what I used to get to the playa. It was a great experience and I recommend them highly. This year I think they added a second bus.

JK

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:56 am

Oh, and welcome to eplaya!

JK

karine · Post by **karine** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:32 pm

I laughed so hard at that Malcolm in the Middle episode. It was hilarious.

"Burning Van! Burning Van!"

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:41 am

Thanks for all the advice your all great and if i can't rent a car next year then i will just get the biobus (only down fall to the biobus i tent to be late for thing and i would not like to be lefton the playa with a great walk ahead of me)

Mr.? · Post by **Mr.?** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:17 am

Ride Share!
Lot's of people needing someone to split gas. It's a free service of BM.com and great way to meet someone cool. Hook up with a camp before you go, and make sure that they offer a meal plan so you don't have to worry about all that stuff. (you are more than welcome to join my camp)
I met a lot of people this year that were from Europe and seems like you might be able to meet someone closer to you than you think.

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:39 am

Thanks for the advice, i am seriously considering doing a ride share, but are they 2way (there and back)??

When do the tickets go on sale?

hsdavis · Post by **hsdavis** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:58 am

January 14, 2009 at 10:00am Pacific time--1:00pm Eastern time is my guess. You'll have to figure out what time that is in Scotland!

Poke around the eplaya, lots of your questions are already answered, grasshopper.

PabloInTheSky · Post by **PabloInTheSky** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:06 am

Thanks alot Sensei i will be sure to look around alot more,

Are the official dates been set yet???