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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 –5 th 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” –A–All participants must clean up and maintain own space –2–2 hours required clean up within camp –2–2 hours general clean up Radical Self Reliance –M–Must bring own food, shelter, and water Ice sales benefit local school systems Large community –A–Around 30,000 participants in 2004 –5–5 th largest city in Nevada for that week –P–Participants from all over the world

What to expect weather-wise Extreme temperature ranges 100 degrees during the day 35 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 storms Dust gets everywhere Dust storms reduce visibility and air quality All participants must read Survival Guide Survival Guide from Burning Man Website Picture of riders in dust storm. Copyright 2005 Burning Man I wish I could SEE where I was going!

Cost to 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!Get Your Ticket Here!

Not for the weak of heart Know your own limits Challenging environment Ability to throw out ambitions Temptation to overexert and overindulge Community feel, but watch out for yourself Be prepared to open your mind to: Other views Opinions Walks of life For more information visit the Burning Man Website