Hoping to do my first Burn this year...

rabidziggy · Post by **rabidziggy** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:30 pm

Hi! I've wanted to go to Burning Man for quite awhile, but haven't had the means until now. I'm definitely considering it and have been devouring literature on how to prepare and what to bring. I love adventure and as an artist I'm excited by the possibilities that BM provides.

However, I can't seem to find anyone to go with, which is a little intimidating for my first time. Should I try to join a camp? Should I just go it alone and see what happens? Any and all advice would be awesome. :)

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:37 pm

Joining a camp is not necessary--in fact it can tie you down when you'd rather roam. But here's some advice about it.
These type of camps have a nice balance of connection and "stone soup" infrastructure, but not a lot of commitment.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:12 pm

Go on your own, or go with a camp...either way, you won't be alone! Make friends here, and plans to meet them....which probably won't happen. But welcome Home!

gayjohnney · Post by **gayjohnney** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:16 pm

Hello, welcome and hope we manage to meet if I can make it that far.....

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:58 pm

Welcome.

First thing, buy your ticket. Makes it real...

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:59 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Bob Bitchen · Post by **Bob Bitchen** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:01 pm

Welcome

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:32 am

Hey Ziggy!

rabidziggy · Post by **rabidziggy** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:39 pm

Thanks for all the greetings guys! Definitely makes someone feel welcome. I dig the name, TomServo, I'm a big Mystie myself!

mudpuppy000 · Post by **mudpuppy000** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:57 pm

I went solo my first year (unplanned) and it was amazing. You don't need to bring friends from real life out there to enjoy it. (might even be better that way?)

Orphan camp is just starting to get organized for this year if you want to camp with a group, but it's definitely not necessary.

moonrise · Post by **moonrise** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:25 pm

Welcome!

Be sure to read the survival guide, Q&A, and share resources.

My camp plans crumbled my first year (several times in fact) in the end just two weeks before BM 2010, I decided not go go solo (I could have if I wanted to) and I went with a theme camp I met here on eplaya...very interesting experience! I was also fortunate enough to make my own schedule, this was goooood, there's so much to see and do...

mudpuppies' camp sounds like a good balance, as a burgin I think you'll want freedom but also some burners to orient you and send you on your way(s)