New Burner makes his trek from the East Coast (Philadelphia)

[eruditus]

SO I've been thinking about how I would like to visit the desert, no, how I NEED to visit the desert, and a thought struck me - "Holy Shit, I should go to Burning Man!" It's perfect. It's going to prove a challenge but it's this years big goal.

So I was on the site and I read all the first-timer stuff. I started planning what I am bringing. I will be backpacking it, maybe from Reno. I have a few logistical and financial puzzles to solve and I think I will be good to go.

I've signed up for the lists (Jackrabbit and regional) and looking to get involved. I'm also interested in finding ways to reduce costs. I am a new struggling writer and money is tight (as I am certain it is for many of us) so any way I can make the trip more and more financially feasible will be a good thing.

I am looking forward to meeting new friends, being a part of a great new community (well, new to me, lol) rolling my sleeves up and living the Burning Man life!

[AntiM]

By backpacking it, do you mean on foot from Reno? Given the amount of supplies/water required, and the terrible HWY 447, that's truly not feasible. Read some more, make some introductions,check out the rideshare possibilities, because I truly promise, you'll need wheels beneath your butt to get to the playa.

Welcome eHome.

[ArmadilloPuttanesca]

Hi Don!

If you can, try and make it to the local regional burn, Playa del Fuego. It happens over the Memorial Day weekend and is only a couple hours away from Philly. The first round of tickets go on sale March 27th!

http://playadelfuego.org/

Hope to see you there!

[Elderberry]

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

JK

[eruditus]

Due to bad timing I've yet to make it to any local burns or burner events. :(

Yeah, I've scrapped the backpacking plan and I'm looking to get a ride.

Two months, right?

[FaeTora]

9 weeks, 5 days!!!!!