Thousands travel out of Burning Man as desert turns to mud

[user 22017]

Edit: corrected... the organizers say to bring food... even though food is free there.

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Tickets cost $575 and vehicle passes are $150: https://help.burningman.org/hc/en-u...32-How-much-do-tickets-in-the-Main-Sale-cost-

 

[jacqueg]

https://survival.burningman.org/survival-health-and-safety/survival/

 

[user 22017]

https://survival.burningman.org/survival-health-and-safety/survival/

Yeah, it says bring food.

In one interview I watched last night the guy said they brought most of the food they packed back home afterward.

Everything is free because that is how the "Burners" want it. I believe the organization doesn't allow vendors. In the documentary you can see free clothing, free bike repair, free bars, free shoe repair, etc.

So I guess the "burners" created the free everything "rule"?

 

[tx2sturgis]

WonderHussy is there..............................

That's a good reason to NOT go.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

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Everything is free because that is how the "Burners" want it ....

at over $200 a day per person.

 

[user 22017]

That's a good reason to NOT go.

Why is that? She researches the history of the abandoned places she finds in the desert... and in Las Vegas. And she camps , she climbs and explores. What am I missing?

 

[user 22017]

at over $200 a day per person.

I thought it was a week long? Says August 27-September 4 ~ https://burningman.org/event/

Plus, you can apply for Ticket Aid. If eligible, your ticket will be $225

 

[Happy Camper]

 

[maki2]

About 5 years ago in Seattle there was a small RV parked at the curb in front of a Condo building. A cleaning service worked on cleaning it up after going to burning man. It took over a week to get all the dirt out of the interior. Then it went off for engine cleaning at a pro shop.

At least camping near Quartzite is not quite that bad. But things do get pretty gritty there in the big dust storms. Especially at La Posa South LTVA with all that bare dirt and high concentration of vehicle traffic.

 

[user 22017]

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/burning-man-2023-rain-mud-playa-1234817998/?

 

[INTJohn]

My summer hang here at Kamp Koon near Lake Michigan is not too far from where the Electric Forest “thing” is held every year the last week of June. It’s basically the forest & beach music fest version of Burning Man in the desert and tens of thousands of peeps show up.

Many peeps who attend EF also do BM and vice versa and as they come & go many of them find their way wandering near my beach hangs where over the years I’ve had some interesting conversations with many.

I’ve never attended either and won’t but a friend of mine who is an indie musician has played at both so I’m conversationally kept in “the loop” regarding experiences by him and other attendees.

It’s all good…….
jonny koon

 

[tx2sturgis]

Why is that? She researches the history of the abandoned places she finds in the desert... and in Las Vegas. And she camps , she climbs and explores. What am I missing?

We all have our likes and dislikes ya know!

 

[LargeMarge]

I...can't image not always having sufficient non perishable supplies on board to last a week of so. Water... composting toilets can be whipped up with meger supplies... I'm just not being sympathetic enough, but I think those of us that are or have experienced the nomadic life would be far better prepared...

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[jacqueg]

Yeah, it says bring food.

In one interview I watched last night the guy said they brought most of the food they packed back home afterward.

Everything is free because that is how the "Burners" want it. I believe the organization doesn't allow vendors. In the documentary you can see free clothing, free bike repair, free bars, free shoe repair, etc.

So I guess the "burners" created the free everything "rule"?

I know that you can buy into a group camp, and the cost of your food is included in your purchase price.

It would not surprise to me learn that some of the people attending Burning Man come with the express purpose of feeding people for free. They show up for Rainbow Gatherings and other festivals, why not Burning Man?

But yes, the Burning Man organizers do not allow vendors, including food vendors. They do not, however, block giving or swapping, and I am sure plenty of both happens. You should read up on the gift economy. There really are people who do their best to practice it. Including giving away their services. More practically, they are holding this festival on BLM land, and that means no commercial activity can take place without BLM getting a cut off it. Same rules apply at the Quartzsite LTVAs, BTW. We all manage just fine.

It is Burning Man's festival, and the organizers do have rules. If you are caught breaking the rules, pretty sure you will be escorted out and barred from future festivals.

 

[dhuff]

WonderHussy is there..............................

And has a more balanced, realistic report of what occurred...

 

[dhuff]

We all have our likes and dislikes ya know!

Which, of course, is fine. Heck, Burning Man isn't my cup of tea in general. But Sarah Jane (Wonderhussy) seems like an OK sort. Certainly a free spirit, but I think she'd be fun to have a beer with and trade stories... (note that I'm partial to free-spirited Southern gals anyway)

 

[bagabum]

I found the Burning Man story interesting. I understand it was a 6 mile hike in the mud for those that decided to walk out. That sort of reminds me of what we did every morning before breakfast during my Army basic training days. Not saying it was fun. Just that it is not exactly earth shattering or life threatening.

That was assuming you couldn't or wouldn't just wait it out. These days, and I am sure the same might apply to most of us reading this, I can't image not always having sufficient non perishable supplies on board to last a week of so. Water would be my big concern until it was dry enough to drive out. Those chemical out houses not being emptied? What many of us call composting toilets can be whipped up with meger supplies. Buckets and bags for solids and in those conditions I don't think disposing of urine would be much of a issue.

IDK, maybe I am just not being sympathetic enough, but I think those of us that are or have experienced the nomadic life would be far better prepared to deal with this than your average S&B denizen.

Actually, two miles to asphalt, you wouldn't follow the five-mile path coned out for queue 'Ing traffic, the dummies would walk the 5, but the smarties would take the SW heading for 2 miles.