 Description:
The annual Burning Man event started on San Francisco's Baker
Beach in 1986. In 1990, it moved to the Black Rock Desert (BRD)
and has been there since. BRD is about 1.5 hours outside of
Reno, NV. In 2008, 49,000+ people showed up, in 2009 - just over
44,000, and in 2010 another new record - 51,454.
What Is Burning Man? Once a year, tens of thousands of
participants gather to create Black Rock City in Nevada's Black
Rock Desert, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and
self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace
whatsoever. Learn more about this incredible experience, read
their
mission statement (click here) and
their Ten
Principles (click here). You can read more about Burning Man
at their official website - BurningMan.com
(click here). Wikipedia has some background information - click
here.
The 2011 Art Theme is "Rites Of Passage" - There are moments of
crisis and frisson in our lives which inform us that we've
somehow crossed an inner threshold and are changed. Thus moving
from one state of being into an unknown other is not a facile
transformation; it obliges us to face our innermost
insecurities, and it requires faith, a willingness to leap off
the ladder of ordered existence. Our theme this year invites
participants to join with others in creating rites of passage.
This is a Great Outdoors event (but there are no Trip Notes,
Registration Form or fees) to enable members (and friends) of
the Great Outdoors organization to join forces and enjoy this
event as a group or as individuals. The event goes for one week
- but, you can go for a shorter period of time if you wish. We
will camp together (or not if you wish) and enjoy some shared
activities and events. We have set up a Yahoo Group email list
to keep those interested in our group informed about what's
going on. You can join the list if you wish - click
here. Once you actually purchase a ticket, email one of the
contacts listed below as we keep a separate roster of those
actually going to camp with us.
What's it like to camp there? Look at their first timers webpage
- click
here. Tickets are now available. You'll need to purchase
your ticket on your own. You can do that online - click
here. The ticket price is the same if you go for one hour or
all week. The first three levels of tickets are sold out. The
fourth (and highest) level is $320 per person.
Please Note: Burning Man is a clothing
optional event.
If nudity offends you, you should not attend this event! Our
group is clothing optional as well (we will have naked people in
our camp).
Our group is not a Theme Camp or a Village. We don't charge any
extra fee(s) to be part of us. We are a bunch of people who
decide to camp together, share experiences and provide a place
to be with others. We'll most likely have some impromptu
cocktail hours and share snacks. You are responsible for
bringing everything you'll need - shelter (tent, RV, vehicle),
shade, food, water, cooking equipment, bike, etc. Think of this
as dry camping for a week. There are no shower facilities, but
people take solar showers. Porta potties are placed throughout
the camping areas. Ice (cube or block) is available for purchase
to keep your items cool.
If you'd like to join our group, purchase your ticket and
then send us your name and email address and we'll keep you
informed.
Additional Information/Contacts:
Ed at (760)202-7413 or via email at: MadeIn1953@gmail.com
- or -
Ron at (760)218-2802 or via email at: rbgilbert@gmail.com |
