General playa info

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General playa info

Here are some things you need to know if your planing to head for the playa.

What to bring

*1.5 gallons of water per person per day (for drinking, showering, washing, and food preparation.) Keep a bottle of water with you at all times.

*Enough food/beverages for your entire party

*First aid kit

*Warm clothing for evenings, the dessert can be mighty cold!

*Bedding and shelter of some type; the winds can exceed 75 mph, and the midday temperature can exceed 100°. Tip: couch cushions covered in a blanket makes a great bed! A good camp tent is recommended along with warm sleeping bags.

*Garbage bags

*Flashlights and spare batteries (headlamps are useful)

*Sunscreen/sun block lotion and sunglasses

*Shade structures, umbrellas, parasols, sheets; something to break the cruel midday sun

*Fire extinguishers, if you plan to burn your art

*squirt gun or bottle ,just the thing to cool down while walking in the hot playa sun.

*A cooking stove or BBQ if you expect to heat food or liquid

*A bicycle (mountain bikes with balloon tires are best) equipped with a light (for night time travel) and a lock. Decorate your bike so you can spot it among all the others.

*Portable shower, if you dont have one someone in another camp will probably be glad to let you use theirs. Also the water truck makes daily trips around the playa!

*Earplugs! (Not everyone is going to want to sleep when you do)

*Watertight protective bags (e.g. heavy zip-type) for cameras or electronic gear

*Lotion/lip balm to treat cracked skin

*mole skin, for blisters tip: a vinigar foot bath is the best cure for playa foot, it nutralizes the alkaline that your feet soak up from the playa.

*Smokers: portable ashtrays (e.g. an empty candy tin, or film canister)

*Costumes, musical instruments, props, banners, signs, and anything else you can think of that might make the experience more fun for you and your playa neighbors

*A radio

*Camp marker (flag, flasher, distinctive marking)

*Particle/dust mask (for white outs aka dust storms)

*Goggles (also for white outs)

*Tire repair kit and extra tubes for bikes

*Sewing kit

*Rope and/or string

*Plastic bottles or tennis balls to top and protect dangerous rebar stakes

*Ribbons, Mylar, etc. to flag tent ropes/guy lines

*Handy wipes (some smell better than others)

*Duct tape

*Rugs to keep dust down in your camp

*Gifts to give to new friends

What Not to bring

These things make a mess of the playa and add time to clean up. did you know there are people who stay out in BR and clean for months after the event!

*Feathers of any kind e.g., boas (they shed, no matter what you do.try marabou instead)

*Glass

*Packaging from foods (for example, remove outer box from cereals and just bring the inner bag)

*Too much water

*Loose glitter

*Nuts in their shells

Police at Burning Man

Burning Man is still in the US so it abides by Nevada law.Yes there are police at burning man. Some will be in uniform and others will not. be carefull who you talk to about what and as long as your not blatently breaking the law you should be fine.

Rules of Burning Man

Do not drive cars in camp. Be prepared to come to Black Rock City and anchor your vehicle at your campsite. No cruising! Black Rock City is designed for pedestrians and bicycles. Except for public agencies, specially marked Black Rock City service vehicles and Art Cars licensed by the Department of Mutant Vehicles, no cars will be allowed to drive in camp or on the open playa around it. (Licensed Art Cars will be permitted to travel only within certain areas of camp during specified times or during specially organized caravans and parades.) When entering and leaving the site please observe posted speed limits (5 mph) within city limits. Let pedestrians and bicycles have the right of way over motor vehicles.

Respect public boundaries. The boundaries of Black Rock City are clearly marked and established within an area of the playa that is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for purposes of public recreation. The BLM will establish a buffer zone on the playa around Black Rock City. No camping is allowed in this area. The marked area immediately fronting the city is reserved for works of art. Do not drive or camp here. A specially marked area is reserved for Walk-In camping. No automobile traffic or motorized vehicles are permitted here.

No commercial vending! No vending is allowed at Burning Man. This means you do not buy or sell anything. Black Rock City is a place of sharing and free exchange within a gift economy. An exception is our Café, which sells espresso and a few other beverages as a public service. Ice is also sold in the Center Camp circle at Campartica. Proceeds from the sale of ice are donated to local communities.

All participants are required to remove their own trash and garbage. No trash receptacles or bins will be provided. Please take everything you brought to the event back home with you. Burning Man will provide only portable toilets that will be emptied on a regular basis. Do not empty trash in the portable toilets. Contribute to our long-term survival: Pack it In, Pack it out. You are responsible for the condition of your campsite. No fires of any kind are allowed on the unprotected surface of the playa. Do not deposit garbage in neighboring towns. Public landfills are located conveniently nearby.

5. Observe fire rules. High winds create a serious fire hazard within the densely settled confines of our city. Campfires and tiki torches are restricted to the pedestrian road at the front of our city, Villages, in our Center Camp, and within the two Plazas on 2500 at the 90° and 270° intersections. All structures must be 50 feet from any fireplace. No fires are allowed on the unprotected playa surface. Aerial flares rockets and explosives are prohibited in Black Rock City and could result in a fine. Hay bales are not allowed. Respect art works. If an artwork is to be burned, only the artist who created it may do this.

Sound emitted from any camp should not cause serious disruption to adjacent camps. Large sound systems are limited to certain areas of our city. A large-scale Sound Art Zone will be located along the streets of 60° and 300° at the far ends of our settlement. If a problem with sound levels continues after sufficient warning, the source of power for such a device or system may be removed and temporarily confiscated.

Dogs are NOT welcome at Burning Man. Many pet owners are not prepared to provide the additional care needed for their animals in the Black Rock Desert environment. Many dogs have been lost for part or all of the event (due to being scared by the loud noises, fire, and crazy costumed people) and other dogs have developed health problems due to the extreme climate and alkaline soil of the Black Rock Desert. Frequently, dogs have caused angry camp disputes over poop on the playa, urination on tents/equipment and excessive barking. Wandering dogs are not always taken to a shelter and are likely to be shot by local ranchers, or killed by coyotes or die of heat exposure. They are a burden to both Black Rock City and local communities. As of 2003 Burning Man is a NO DOG event. This is for both the wellbeing and safety of both participants and their four legged friends. For questions please contact dogs@burningman.com.

No one will be admitted without a valid registration ticket from Burning Man. Your ticket is a revocable license. Violation of these rules, or violent or anti-social behavior can result in revocation of your ticket and ejection from the event without refund. No one under 18 will be admitted without a responsible adult. Tickets sold at the gate will be priced SUBSTANTIALLY higher than advance sale tickets. FORMS OF PAYMENT FOR TICKETS ARE CASH AND CREDIT CARD ONLY, NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO admission tickets will be sold at the Gate after 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 28th. Will Call tickets can be picked up to 12:00 NOON on Saturday.

Burning Man supports county, state and federal laws. This means you should comport yourself, with regard to these laws, as you would in any municipality. Burning Man does not promote or condone the use of drugs or public sex acts. The use of drugs in a physically challenging and hazardous environment can create a serious health hazard. We also support your right to privacy as a resident of our community.

No firearms. The possession of firearms or ammunition within Black Rock City is prohibited. Neither our campground nor the greater playa is suitable for recreational shooting.

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