You’ve talked about it for years, and now you’ve finally pulled the trigger and convinced a bunch of your friends to rent an old camper, stock up on non-perishable food, and experience Burning Man in all its scorching hot glory for yourself. Your $400 ticket and vehicle pass get you carte blanche access to the experience that will instantly turn you into somebody who can’t stop talking about Burning Man after returning to civilization.
While you’re there, you’re going to meet a lot of interesting people — here’s a few of ‘em, just in case your memory becomes fuzzy for some mysterious reason you wouldn’t want your mommy to know about.
1. The Old Timer
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They’ve been to just about every Burning Man since it was created. Hell, they may have even invented the thing back with Mr. John Burning Man himself. The Old Timer will tell you all about radical inclusion and sharing, and then tell you all over again because they forgot they already told you. Or they won’t. They are on their own journey and you may or may not fit into their own little universe, man.
So go with the flow and follow their lead. Who knows, they might not even exist on this plane of existence. They know the ins and outs of the festival, and will be the coolest mother or father figure you’ve ever had.
2. The Tech Billionaire
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