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What is Burning Man?What is Burning Man?•Art festival held in Black Rock Desert, Nevada•Happens last week in August, ends Labor Day in September•A “Leave No Trace Event”
–All participants must clean up and maintain own space–2 hours required clean up within camp–2 hours general clean up
•Radical Self Reliance–Must bring own food, shelter, and water
•Ice sales benefit local school systems•Large community
–Around 30,000 participants in 2004–5th largest city in Nevada for that week–Participants from all over the world
•Art festival held in Black Rock Desert, Nevada•Happens last week in August, ends Labor Day in September•A “Leave No Trace Event”
–All participants must clean up and maintain own space–2 hours required clean up within camp–2 hours general clean up
•Radical Self Reliance–Must bring own food, shelter, and water
•Ice sales benefit local school systems•Large community
–Around 30,000 participants in 2004–5th largest city in Nevada for that week–Participants from all over the world
What to expect weather-wiseExtreme temperature
ranges100 degrees during the day35 degrees at night
Weather changes very quickly
2002 Rainstorms came up with ten minutes with no warning, were gone within 20 minutes
Dry alkali soil sucks moisture out of body
“Playa Foot” Painful cracking of feet,
caused by lack of moisture, usually get infected
Massive dust stormsDust gets everywhereDust storms reduce
visibility and air qualityAll participants must read
Survival GuideSurvival Guide from
Burning Man Website
Picture of riders in dust storm.
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I wish I could SEE
where I was going!
Cost Cost toto Attend Attend
•From North East cost is very high
–Airfare/Travel–Car/truck rentals–Hotel/Lodging–Food –Shipping–Supplies
•Group Travel is best –Cheaper rates–Condensed Packing–More produced garbage
•See movie clip for more information•Must purchase ticket for actual event
–Price ranges from $150-$250 US dollars–Get Your Ticket Here!
$-$500.00
$1,000.00$1,500.00$2,000.00$2,500.00$3,000.00$3,500.00
Car Supplies Other
Estimated Costs
Single Double Triple
Not for the weak of heartNot for the weak of heart
Know your own limitsKnow your own limitsChallenging environmentChallenging environment
Ability to throw out ambitionsAbility to throw out ambitions
Temptation to overexert and overindulgeTemptation to overexert and overindulge
Community feel, but watch out for yourselfCommunity feel, but watch out for yourself
Be prepared to open your mind to:Be prepared to open your mind to:Other viewsOther views
OpinionsOpinions
Walks of lifeWalks of life
For more information visit the Burning Man Website