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; in 2010 another new record - 51,454; in 2011 it officially sold out at 54,000+ for the first time in it's history. 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 2012 Art Theme is "Fertility 2.0" - click here to read more about it. Dates: 8/27 – 9/3, 2012 Days: Monday to Monday Cost: $240 - $420 for an entrance ticket + the cost of a week of camping (food, water, etc) + fuel to get there and back Contacts: Ed (760)282-GOPS or MadeIn1953@gmail.com and Ron (760)218-2802 or rbgilbert@gmail.com This is a "free form" Great Outdoors (GO) event. Free form means there are no GO trip notes, registration forms or fees, however, you’ll need to register with the Burning Man organizers and pay their ticket fee. This will 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. Tickets for the 2012 event are now sold out via a new "random selection" process which started on January 9, 2012. The whole process turned into a MAJOR fiasco - click here to read more about it. Further ticket information can be found online - click here. What's it like to camp there? Look at their first timers webpage - click here. 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)282-GOPS or via email at: MadeIn1953@gmail.com - or - Ron at (760)218-2802 or via email at: rbgilbert@gmail.com

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