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GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY RIDE!
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Greetings everybody! This JRS is dedicated to getting to Black Rock City and getting back out of Black Rock City. It expands upon the content found on our Getting There and Back page.
Transportation and traffic, people. If there's just ONE thing you get out of this JRS, please please please let it be this:
Be careful out there. DON’T drive under the influence (of intoxicants… or that other killer, sleeplessness). Don’t speed. Don’t pass cars on Route 447. If traffic stops, please please please stay in your car. Don’t get out and stand in the road. Arrive alive.
Was that clear enough? Did it seem emphatic? Good. We want you to arrive in Black Rock City safely, and return to your other home the same way.
OK here's another important one: Leave No Trace always applies — on your entire way to and from Black Rock City. Do NOT trash our neighboring communities. Deposit your recycling and trash only at authorized dumping stations.
Sorry for yelling. This is a big JRS, we know, but it's important, so please take the time to read it.
The Man burns in 44 days!
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Driving Directions to Black Rock City
Here are driving directions to Black Rock City, coming from all points on the compass.
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The One Driving Secret Burning Man Organizers Don’t Want You to Know
Just kidding! But this is new info. (And we do want you know it). The year the Gate will open 12:01 am Sunday, Aug. 28 to encourage Burners to enter during off-peak travel times. The official event start time is still 6 pm Sunday, Aug. 28 through 6 pm Monday, Sept. 5. Use the earlier arrival time as opportunity to set up your camp infrastructure during the day. Do not show up before 12:01 am! If you arrive before that, you will be placed in a holding area — a.k.a. D Lot. You’ve heard of D Lot, right? The earlier you arrive, the longer you will sit in D Lot.
Travel off Peak
Approximately 50,000 participants enter the event on Sunday and Monday. Traffic on 447 is thickest from 11 am through midnight. The best time to drive on Hwy 447 is between 2 am and 10 am on Sunday and Monday. If 447 is backed up, consider waiting in Reno or Sparks or camping at Pyramid Lake (permit required). For the latest news, weather and traffic, listen to BMIR streaming on IHeartRadio or follow @BManTraffic on Twitter. (more on this below)
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Burning Man Traffic Updates — Every Hour on the Hour
Want to know what the traffic situation is on Highway 447 or the wait time at the Gate? Beginning Friday, August 26, we will begin broadcasting hourly traffic reports on BMIR 94.5 at the top of the hour. We’re aggregating real-time traffic information from Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada Department of Transportation and our eye in the sky (ok, an IP traffic-cam on Poito Peak) to give you up-to-the-minute details on the drive to the event.
BMIR will be streaming via iHeartRadio again this year. You can download the app and tune in on your mobile device before entering the communications dead zones north of Wadsworth and south of Cedarville for a no-snark traffic update. Long wait time? Consider sitting tight until the backup lessens.
Wait! You want more? We’ll also be providing real-time traffic updates via Twitter. Just follow @BManTraffic.
BMIR will also begin reporting Exodus wait times and highway traffic reports on Saturday, Sept. 3 through Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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Go Before You Go
This should go without saying but apparently we have to say it anyway. Please respect Pershing County and the Paiute Tribe by not peeing or pooping on 447. There are restrooms in Sparks, on I-80 and at businesses you frequent before you get on the road for the final drive to BRC. Please use them. Thank you.
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Rideshares — Get 'em Here!
Save yourself some money, and save your planet some carbon emissions by ridesharing. Burning Man has its own rideshare board.
Rideshare data is transferred from this service to the Directory at Playa Info in Black Rock City, so you can follow up on return rides and input new ride offers and needs while in BRC. If you want to handle rideshare stuff while on playa, it's best to use this system since the internet access in Black Rock City can be spotty, and you may not be able to connect reliably to source your ride.
If you are unable to arrange for means of transportation from Reno to BRC beforehand, you have two well-used rideshare possibilities to BRC:
First option is from the Reno airport, where you may be able to negotiate a ride from fellow Burners renting a car. Check in at Air Playa Info to see if anyone has an extra seat. Chances are, you may also be able to get some of your supplies on the ride too, as most everyone flying in has to get supplies. Be sure and ask.
Your second rideshare option is to go to the busiest pit-stop where Burners driving to BRC go to shop. This rideshare location is 10 minutes from the airport and open 24 hours.
Save Mart Supermarket
525 Keystone Ave - 775-786-2150
Check in at Air Playa Info to see if there may be other Burners who may be willing to give you a ride to Save Mart (if not to BRC), or to see if anyone may be willing to carpool a taxi with you.
Some quick reminders when car sharing:
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Pitching in gas money is cool. Way cool.
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Tickets are not being sold at the gate. Make sure everybody in the car has their ticket, or none will be allowed in the gate. Yes, really.
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When you post to the board, be honest about who you are, what you're bringing, how much (and whether) you can share driving responsibilities, your temperament, expectations, stops you have planned on the way and any special needs. When it comes to ridesharing, surprises suck.
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Make sure you're comfortable with the person with whom you're driving. Bad vibe? Find another ride. Really.
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You must have a vehicle pass to enter Black Rock City.
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Have fun. You just might make a friend!
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Burner Express Buses from the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno to Black Rock City
As part of our ongoing effort to reduce vehicle traffic to and from Burning Man and help the environment, we’re once again offering Burner Express buses to and from Black Rock City — and tickets are now on sale! This service offers faster arrival, speedier entrance, reserved camping and quicker departures. Some new things this year: Buses on Saturday before the event do not need an early arrival pass, and you now have the option to add water to your order (20 gallons per person)
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Visit the Burner Express website for schedule information.
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Please read the Info and FAQ pages before purchasing tickets as they are non-refundable.
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Buses will be offered from the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno.
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Tickets start from $75 dollars from Reno, and $107 from San Francisco.
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You MUST have a Burning Man ticket in order to ride the Burner Express.
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Ticket sales end on August 19 at 6 pm Pacific Time.
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Flying Through Reno — The Reno Airport and Air Playa Info
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest major airport to Black Rock City. Burning Man's Air Playa Info at the airport will be staffed by helpful volunteers with tons of information on local resources.
After Burning Man, please be sure to conduct yourself appropriately (remember to keep your clothes on and be showered), and do not bring your trash back with you to the airport. Visit this page for further information on the Reno Airport and Air Playa Info.
A couple important reminders:
Please remember to NOT bring any of your garbage back to the Reno Airport, including rental car agencies. Dispose of your recycling and trash between BRC and the Reno Airport. See our list of appropriate disposal locations.
Second, there may be items you bought for your life in BRC that are prohibited at the airport and on airplanes. Here's a list from the Transportation Security Administration.
Finally, also remember that not everyone on the plane with you will be a Burner. Some may appreciate it if you had showered beforehand and are fully clothed. We've heard some complaints in the past, and it's in everyone's interest for you to be fully clothed and as free of dust and odor as possible.
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Burning Man Art Show at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Flying into Reno on your way to BRC? Things might start to feel a bit like Burning Man as soon as you land!
Starting on August 8, the Reno Tahoe International Airport will be hosting a gallery featuring art from the Pinhole Project. Since 1999, a group of enthusiastic pinhole photographers has been harvesting interaction, preserving history, and challenging conventional assumptions about photography at Burning Man. Their aim is to document the people, art and events at Burning Man each year, while teaching others to explore their creativity through this hundred year old technique of pinhole photography.
With pinhole photography, the “lens” is merely a pinhole, created from a thin sheet of aluminum, and affixed to the camera body.
The Pinhole Project exposes 30 x 40 inch sheets of light sensitive gelatin silver paper. They work with 12 pinhole cameras, created out of 50-gallon cardboard barrels. This size is uniquely suited for capturing the incredible scale and immense diversity of art and culture at Black Rock City.
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Black Rock City Municipal Airport
Want to fly your own private plane into Burning Man? You can do that. In fact, we built an airport on the playa just for you. The Black Rock City Municipal Airport has the official FAA designation "88NV". All the info about flying into BRC (by yourself or via air charter services that do), camping at the airport, and departing can be found on our airport website.
Oh, and the Rabbit wants a spin in your plane. Yes, really.
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Burner Express Air: Burner-Owned-and-Operated Air Transport to BRC
Burner Express Air is your one-stop shop for booking a flight to BRC and back. Offering flights from Reno, the Bay Area and beyond, Burner Express Air helps you avoid long waits at Gate, reduces the traffic load on Highway 447 and promotes alternative transportation options to the event. For more information and to book flights, visit the Travel by Air section of the Burner Express website.
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Gassing Up in Neighboring Towns
Much of the traffic congestion and hazards on the way to BRC are caused by participants not getting gas early, when they should.
You can get gas in Nixon, Gerlach and Empire, but you increase your chances of avoiding long lines if you gas up farther away from BRC.
Here's what we'd like you to do if you're driving to BRC from any direction:
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If possible, get final gas in Reno, Fernley, Lovelock, Nixon or Wadsworth, or (from the north) Cedarville!
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If gas stations in Nixon, Gerlach or Empire are full and starting to back up, don't stop on the highway and block the road. Keep driving. If people ARE stopped, DO NOT do risky things like moving into the oncoming traffic lane or stopping on the railroad tracks.
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Drive the Speed Limit or You WILL Get Stopped!!!
During Burning Man, there are oodles of law enforcement officers patrolling the routes to Black Rock City, just waiting for you to speed, so they can write you a nice fat citation. Seriously, we hear this every year:
"Wow, you were right, I was barely speeding and I got a ticket."
Right, so don't speed. Like even 3 MPH over. You'll get nailed, we swear. It's just not worth it! And it’s just the right thing to do, caring for the safety of the people, children and pets living in the small towns along the way. Thanks!
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Some Helpful Advice from the Nevada Highway Patrol
Every year the NHP helps hundreds of Burners who get stranded or otherwise experience problems on the road to and from the event. They let us know some super helpful tips to avoid the most common problems that Burners experience while on the road:
Balding...
...The NHP reports that bald tires are a significant factor in accidents and breakdowns, so be sure to check your tires before you leave for the event and replace those old tires if you need to.
Too tired to drive...
...The NHP reports that of the accidents that relate to Burning Man traffic, the number one reported cause of these accidents is fatigue. Be sure to be well rested and sober (duh), with a copilot to help to keep you company while you drive. Behind the wheel is no place for a playa hangover.
Driving on empty...
...See the tips above for getting gas before your final driving leg into Black Rock City. Gas up fully at the recommended filling cities beforehand. And this goes for fuel for RV generators as well. One more thing — figure out what kind of fuel your generator uses beforehand. Most generators do NOT run on gasoline.
No camping...
...Camping is prohibited in Gerlach. Please respect the local citizens.
Going for broke...
...If your vehicle breaks down, please carefully pull off the road to allow traffic to continue past you safely. NHP may push your vehicle off the road if needed, but if you can safely coast or push your vehicle onto a gravel shoulder, please do so.
Soft shoulders...
...State Route 447 and the other rural highways have very soft shoulders, and the chance of getting stuck is much higher than you expect, especially in the soft sands around Pyramid Lake. Only pull over if you absolutely have to, and if possible only on fully developed gravel shoulders. It's also easy to roll a vehicle if you hit these soft shoulders at high speeds. Be careful.
Secure your load!...
...Be sure loads on your roof rack or trailers are ABSOLUTELY secured to your vehicle. This especially applies at the end of the event on the way home when you may be tired and less careful about how you pack and secure your belongings and trash. Taking a couple of extra minutes to fully secure your load for the sail home is a lot easier and safer for you and for other travelers. Finally, Leaving No Trace both on AND off the playa is absolutely critical to the event's future. So, make triple sure EVERYTHING is secure! Locations to take that trash and recycling is on the way, see below on Exodus Trash and Recycling (EXTRA) locations...
Hurry up and wait...
...The wait for tow trucks can be very long (think hours and hours). Sitting on the side of the road is a major bummer, so please be careful.
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How to Behave If You Get Pulled Over by Law Enforcement
Here's an informative video that explains how to behave if you're pulled over by a law enforcement officer en route to the playa (or anywhere else, for that matter). It's a great explanation of your Constitutional rights and how to protect them.
It could be the most important video you watch before heading out.
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Pyramid Lake Burning Man Travel Advisory
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe writes:
"The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to invite all Burning Man travelers to its native and sovereign lands. The Tribe would also like to advise all travelers to slow down and keep your distance while traveling through the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation. All of the State Routes on the reservation are two lane roads and the Tribe would like motorists to turn on their headlights during the day and night, and be aware of the dangers associated with high speeds on two lane highways.
Due to the number vehicles traveling to and from Burning Man, motorists are advised to be extra cautious while traveling on any of the State Routes that run through the reservation. The entire Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation is an open range area for livestock; motorists are to be cautious of livestock that may be on the highways. While passing through the Tribal communities of Wadsworth and Nixon, the Tribe requests that motorists be cautious of children and courteous to Tribal Members that may attempt to cross the highway, or that are accessing their homes, businesses, or Tribal Services. For more important Burning Man travel information please visit this page.
Emergency Contact Numbers
All Emergencies: 911
Nevada Highway Patrol: *NHP (*647)
Washoe County Dispatch: 775-574-0444
Pyramid Lake Ranger Station: 775-476-1155
Pyramid Lake Stores & Other Resources
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will have both of its stores — the I-80 Smokeshop in Wadsworth and the Nixon Store in Nixon — open for extended hours during peak travel times, and fully stocked with gas and other supplies for travelers to Burning Man. There are also RV Parks and campgrounds, a restaurant and saloon, gray water disposal services, auto/tow service, and a car wash to be found in Wadsworth and Nixon.
Vendors
Throughout the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, motorists may find several vendors along the sides of the highway. The Tribe encourages all visitors to support Tribal Member vendors and other businesses located on the reservation. Motorists are advised to use caution and to not be distracted by the vendors while driving on the highways. These vendors may be selling food or supplies to travelers en route to the Burning Man event on the reservation. The Tribe reminds travelers that all the vendors are required to meet all Federal Health Code standards and other Tribal regulations.
Trash and Recycling Resources
Every year the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reports large amounts of garbage littering their roadways during Exodus. And every year Burning Man's Playa Restoration team sends crews to pick this trash up. This year, plan on taking your recycling and trash to one of the 24-hour locations in the Exodus Trash and Recycling Network. Go here for further info.
Fireworks
This year the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is selling fireworks that you may shoot ONLY on the reservation. They are illegal everywhere else, including in Black Rock City. Please be advised, if you purchase fireworks on the reservation, you must shoot them on the reservation, and only in specific locations. You must be over 18, and shooting hours are between dusk and midnight.
Pyramid Lake Camping and Day-Use
Pyramid Lake is a beautiful ancient lake at the heart of the Paiute Tribe Reservation, with plenty of day-use and camping opportunities before or after a week on the hot dusty playa. All day-use and camping requires Tribal permits. Proceeds from permits help support the Tribal Government, and water quality and environmental programs that protect the unique ecosystem of Pyramid Lake year round. The Tribe advises all travelers to know that the north and east side of the lake, Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge, The Pyramid, and The Needles are off-limits to everyone but tribe members. The Tribe also advises that souvenir and artifact hunting are not permitted. To purchase camping, day-use, and other permits online, or for a list of permit locations and additional information about Pyramid Lake, please visit this page.
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to wish all Burning Man travelers to have a safe and enjoyable trip."
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Enjoy "America's Solar Highway", Courtesy of Black Rock Solar
Since its inception in 2007, Black Rock Solar has been busy building low- or no-cost solar power for nonprofits, schools, Native American tribes and small towns throughout Nevada. They have built over 100 solar projects, saving their clients around $800,000 on their power bills every year. In fact, they've been so good at it that Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons declared Highway 447 "America's Solar Highway".
As you travel along the 75-mile length of Highway 447 between Wadsworth and Gerlach, you can see some of the many projects Black Rock Solar has built for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Buildings powered by Black Rock Solar include the tribe’s schools in Wadsworth and Nixon, hatcheries which are helping restore populations of endangered fish in Pyramid Lake, and the Nixon clinic and museum.
So as you're cruising up Route 447, keep an eye out ... you'll see 'em.
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Getting into Black Rock City: The Gate
Despite opening earlier this year, with an estimated population of 70,000, we are expecting our busiest year yet at the Gate. Wait times during the first 36 hours after opening could be five or more hours.
All vehicles, except motorcycles, driving into BRC require a vehicle pass. These need to be purchased ahead of time. Go to the Ticketing website for more info.
The BLM has issued a Closure Order for the Burning Man event that restricts access to the event site through September 21. Valid credentials (e.g., tickets and vehicle passes) are required to access the event site throughout the Closure Order period.
The Gate Crew works very hard in sometimes nightmarish conditions throughout the entire event, as they meticulously process every single participant who comes into Black Rock City. The Gate has its own unique culture: part theater, a lot of pride and deep-seated professional integrity ... and beneath every tough exterior beats the soft heart of a very good person. Here are some tips on what to expect at the Gate when arriving at Black Rock City and how to make the process go as smoothly as possible for you.
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On your way to Burning Man, if traffic stops on 447 or 34, please stay in your vehicle and keep your headlights on at night. These are rural highways and it can be hard for oncoming traffic to see you.
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Plan your arrival so that you show up at the Gate after the 12:01 am opening. We cannot allow people who show up early to wait in town (see #1 above). When the Gate opens, we give priority to those who are coming off the highway… those who showed up on time. This means that if you show up early and we have to stage you somewhere, you will get in later than if you showed up on time.
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During peak traffic periods, we will be controlling traffic with highway flaggers along Hwy 447 at the Gerlach gas station. Past experience has shown that long lines at the gas station can cause unsafe conditions. Once the line reaches the edge of the gas station, you will be instructed to continue driving.
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As you approach the Burning Man entrance from the highway, tune your radio to 95.1 FM for the Gate Advisory Radio Station! We will be broadcasting up to date info about the entry process and important Public Service Announcements.
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Drive no more than 10mph on Gate Road. Seriously. Speeding causes ruts in the playa surface. And the dust you create when driving more than 10mph can make it hard to see our volunteers in the lanes and for other drivers to see you. Play it safe.
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Stay in your vehicle. If you need to go to will call, your entire vehicle should go with you. Don’t risk losing your friends (yes, it happens).
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All lanes have access to the Box Office. About 1/4 mile before you reach the Gate you will come to a set of small kiosks we call the ‘Apex.’ There will be Gate staff here to direct you to the will call lot.
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Upon reaching the Gate, your tickets will be scanned and torn, and your car searched. Plan ahead for the search and know what items are prohibited.
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Be patient. Chances are good that many other Burners will decide to show up when you do, and with a two lane rural highway leading to a single entry point, expect to wait. If the weather gets bad, we may have to close the Gate.
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If you don’t have a ticket, do not show up at the event. There is a closure order issued by the BLM and you must have a valid ticket to be inside of it. Tickets will NOT be sold at the Gate. If you are at the Gate without a ticket, you will be told to leave or risk citation from the BLM.
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Be well informed: know what items are prohibited, know what you need for early arrivals, and if you are a camp or project expecting deliveries, know about that process far in advance.
Here's the full list of frequently asked questions about the Gate and Exodus.
Ira writes:
“This year, Gate, Perimeter & Exodus (GP&E) is looking for experienced Burners to join our legion of black shirts on the front lines of Black Rock City. GP&E facilitates the entry and exit of everyone at Burning Man, and maintains the security of the city Perimeter with 23 sub-departments helping make it all happen, for you.
This job is not for everyone. You need to have your wits about you, be friendly, courteous and professional with everyone you meet. You must be ready to work through inclement weather and able to overcome unforeseen challenges alongside a team supporting each other to do the same.
If you've ever complained about entry or exit times, if you've ever regretted not thanking the Gate staff that helped you get in, or if you've ever wanted to get involved with a department making this whole thing happen, we'd love to hear from you.
Log into your Burner Profile, click 'Participation Forms', and submit a Volunteer Questionnaire, selecting 'Gate, Perimeter & Exodus' as your chosen department.
You must have attended Burning Man at least once before for us to appear as a volunteering option.
Thanks, and see you in the dust!”
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Exodus
In past years, wait times peaked at about six to nine hours just to get from camp to the highway. Plan for another three hours or more from the start of the highway to Reno. These times could increase if there are accidents or other traffic issues, including too many people trying to leave BRC all at once. It's important you know what to expect and plan accordingly. To state it simply, we cannot get vehicles off of the playa any faster than we already are.
While the event itself ends at 6 pm on Monday September 5, Exodus will be extended through Tuesday, Sept. 6 at noon. Sunday and Monday are when most people leave, so if the line of cars in Exodus is long, and your schedule allows, use the extra time to rest for the drive, secure your vehicle loads, or MOOP your campsite. Tune into BMIR 94.5 FM for updates on wait times.
Make an Exodus plan! Short wait times happen for one main reason: participants spread out their departures over a longer time frame, thus reducing how much traffic is exiting at any given time. Make a departure plan for your camp, whether you are a camp of just a few people or a few hundred. Create an internal schedule that spreads out the departures of each vehicle over multiple days and times, especially during non-peak times if possible. Have campmates who are eager to beat the rush? Leave before the Man burn. Part of a Theme Camp or art project? Stay until Tuesday for strike and MOOPing!
"When is it best to leave?"
This changes from year to year, but traffic is often heavy after the burns and generally on Sunday and Monday. Monday night into Tuesday morning, or yes, Saturday before the Man burns have been the best times to leave. This does not mean there will not be a line, you should always plan and be prepared to wait.
Here is the full list of frequently asked questions about Exodus.
Above all, keep that playa vibe with you! No sense getting road rage, cutting in front of your fellow community members, or trying to dangerously pass cars on the highway in order to save a few minutes. Take your time, have fun, and remember, Leaving no Trace and the community spirit do not stop once you leave Black Rock City.
Tips for making your Exodus experience as smooth as it can be:
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How do you pick the best time to leave? Listen to the community. If everyone you talk to says they are staying to watch the Temple burn on Sunday night, then Monday is going to have very long wait times. If there is a major storm predicted for the weekend (as was the case in 2010), then a bunch of people will probably leave on Friday and Saturday.
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If you are looking for a shorter wait time, your best bet is to leave on days other than Sunday and Monday. If you are part of a theme camp or art project, schedule your tear down so that your crew leaves after Monday.
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Listen to 95.1 FM (the Gate Advisory Radio Station) for specific info about Exodus when you are headed out. BMIR, 94.5 FM, will broadcast current wait times.
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Upon leaving your camp, head straight to L Street at the back of the city. This is the most direct route to Gate Road and helps to prevent the city center from getting too clogged up.
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Use all available lanes on Gate Road until you hit the back-up. If you see that there are eight lanes, but see only six lines of cars and two lanes completely open, use them. All lanes on Gate Road during Exodus are outbound lanes, always, always, always.
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If the vehicle in front of you is stopped, and traffic in front of it has moved on in a Pulse, go around the stopped vehicle. Do not change lanes! All Gate Road lanes are 20 feet wide for this reason.
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Lost your passenger or your vehicle during Exodus? There will be a passenger and vehicle reunion lot near the base of the gravel (8 mile playa access near Hwy 34) to help drivers and riders reconnect.
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Hitchhiking out of BRC? Stay at the Greeters area to find a ride - this is the safest location and the best place for drivers to see you.
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Any vehicles found to be outside the perimeter of BRC or Gate Road are in violation of the Event Closure Area. Closure Area violations are ticketed by the BLM. They really are out there watching and you will be ticketed. Then you will be returned to the back of the Exodus line. Sounds fun, right?
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Exodus Traffic Pulsing
We will implement Pulsing this year on Sunday and Monday as needed. Pulsing is a system of moving vehicles at regular intervals toward the highway on Gate Road to avoid the long slow creep that challenges the sanity of even the most patient among us.
With Pulsing, vehicles stop and turn off their engines. Then, every hour, vehicles are “pulsed” a mile forward all at once. Pulsing does not get you out of the city more quickly, it just lets you take a break from driving. During Pulsing, expect to be stopped along Gate Road for periods of time. Listen to BMIR 94.5 FM or the Gate Advisory Radio Station 91.5 FM for Exodus info.
Make the most out of your Exodus experience! Pulsing is the perfect time to create One-Hour Neighborhoods (see a participant’s explanation of this idea) and ensure your fellow Burners have properly secured their loads. Pack water, snacks, instruments and anything else to make the wait more fun. Have a one-hour dance party and meet your neighbors in line.
Want more info on how Pulsing works? Check it out here.
Happy Leaving.
Your Exodus Team
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Do Not Pass ... Do Not Get Killed
We were going to say this ourselves, but Leslie, who wrote in asking us to remind participants about this important issue a few years ago, is pretty spot on, and she has particular cred in this department, as she notes:
"I was struck head-on by a person passing and my car was left three feet shorter. I suffered unbelievable pain, spent time in a wheelchair and in physical rehabilitation as the result of his one bad choice to pass. Much of what was good in my life has been taken from me as a result."
So ... please take a moment to read and consider her invaluable advice ... since we prefer our Burners alive, thank you. She writes:
"Please, while driving to and from the event, do not pass at all between the freeway and the event. Passing simply isn't safe and can lead to fatal head-on collisions. Full-size 18 wheelers regularly use these roads and go the opposite directions from the main traffic at high speeds; they are not watching out for you at all.
You simply cannot count on other drivers in a long line of cars bumper to bumper leaving Burning Man to hang back and let you back into the line when an oncoming vehicle is coming at you head-on at 55-85 mph. The delay for just not passing and patiently following the car in front of you may be only a few additional minutes. The cost of passing may be your life.
Besides, when everyone is in a line to leave Burning Man it is just selfish and pointless to pass an entire line of cars as if they didn't want to go faster. We all have to put up with slowly leaving the playa.
One year while leaving Burning Man I saw a catastrophic accident as the result of someone passing. I've also seen numerous near misses that would have resulted in severe head-on collisions, some with full size 18 wheelers going over 40 mph, that would have killed everyone in the car.
Many people who go to Burning Man just do not understand or appreciate the risk."
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Blow Before You Go
If your camp has an air compressor, use it to blow dust out of your engine compartment — in particular your engine air filter. A silt-filled air filter greatly increases the likelihood of an overheated engine.
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So, You Need a Tow
Okay, so something’s happened, your car won’t start and you need a tow. What to do? We’ve been informed that a well known auto club (first letter of alphabet, say it three times) will again not leave the roadways to enter the event site, as such off-road service is not in their contract with members. They will, however, have a truck stationed at Bruno’s gas station in Gerlach beginning Saturday, Aug. 20, and more tow companies on call on local roads and highways.
If you’re broken on the playa and need a tow outside the event to meet these services, go to Playa Info in Center Camp during their operating hours, Monday Aug. 29 – Monday Sept. 5, 9 am – 6 pm. Ask Playa Info for lock-out or the availability of tow service within BRC. In case of emergency after hours (needed medication or child locked in a car for example) contact Black Rock Rangers or Emergency Services at one of their outposts or stations.
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Leave Nevada Beautiful: Locations for Your Trash, Recycling, RV Dump and Gray Water
Please take your trash, recycling, RV dump, and gray water to to any of the facilities listed here. Leaving No Trace is absolutely critical to Burning Man's survival. Errant trash on the sides of the roads and other littering seriously impacts the time, money, resources and support of our neighbors. For several years we’ve received complaints from Reno residents and businesses that participants are dumping their trash in dumpsters and trash cans in Reno and the surrounding communities. Please don’t leave your trash in dumpsters, neighborhoods or at rest stops on I-80. When dumping is reported, we have to go remove it.
Littering is not only illegal and cause for prosecution — it makes Burning Man, and all of us, look irresponsible. And if we want Burning Man to continue, we can't have any of that. Period.
When you arrive at Greeters, they’ll be handing you your Greeter packet and ask you to immediately hang the Trash Recycling RV Dump Locations green hang tag on your rear view mirror. Do it and forget about it; it will be there for you when it’s time to go home. Take your trash, recycling, RV dump, and greywater to to any of the facilities listed on the hang tag. Some of the locations are 24 hours and the addresses are conveniently listed by local areas in every direction departing Black Rock City. Check out the Exodus Trash and Recycling (EXTRA) network locations.
You'll find other roadside trash vendors during Exodus in Gerlach, Nixon and Wadsworth, and some of them will also be open 24 hours too. They'll have signs up so you can't miss them. Not only will they help take a load off, supporting them also supports local economies.
Managing your trash and recycling successfully is easy with a little bit of preparation. Here are a few pointers to help ensure your clean Exodus home, our future return to the Black Rock Desert, and our track record as the largest Leave No Trace event on the planet:
After you've cleaned up your camp one last time, stop and make extra sure that your load is fully secured to your vehicle. You absolutely cannot have any bags or bits flying off as you're headed home. Check again during Exodus Pulsing Operations — and remember to check neighboring cars too!
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Renting a Vehicle? Clean It Thoroughly — Including the Engine
If you're renting a car or RV, you want to clean the living hell out of it, including the engine. You might get dinged for an extra fee if you don't. To clean the engine, you can use one of those air blower hose things at a gas station. Also, returning rental cars in bad shape reflects badly on our community and risks our people's future ability to rent cars.
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Tame Impala — Currents (2015)
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