Travel
From Dr. Carl's Collection of Departments
Pre-Departure
Friday, August 28th
- Pick up rental truck/vans from Avon
- Load truck starting at 6pm, location: tbd
Departure
Saturday, August 29th
- Pick up dry ice in North Hollywood at North Hollywood Ice Co, 5257 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601. They open at 5am on Saturdays. Coordinate with SBS.
- LEAVING EARLY driving straight through to the playa!
- Fill up water in Gerlach: 330 Short Dr, Gerlach NV. Water should be $0.45/gal since we will get more than 100 gallons. They are open from 8am-Midnight on Saturday. Cash only!
Arrival
Saturday, August 29th
Afternoon
- Matty (from Portland)
- Millie (from Portland)
Evening 5ish to 9ish
- Most of the LA crew
Late after 9ish
Sunday, August 30th
Anyone arriving after 10a on Sunday the 30th does not need an early arrival pass. Gates open at 10am!
Monday, August 31st
Tuesday, September 1st
- Lyle via Aerocraft
Wednesday, September 2nd
Thursday, September 3rd
Friday, September 4th
Re-entry
Sunday, September 6th
Storage must be loaded by 5pm.
Monday, September 7th
Truck Unload Monday Night
Travel Tips
Handy Packing Suggestions
What comes with you in your transportation pod?
- Personal entertainment device(s)
- Whatever you need to enjoy your last shower/self cleaning ritual
- Monies for snacks/dinner/drinks/gas
- Change of clothes (remember, we're setting up when we get there Sunday morn. Wear sensible worky clothes that will get dirty/greasy/shitty. You might be on your knees a lot, right di?, so jeans should be considered despite the hotness)
- YOUR TICKET
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Chapstick
- Goggles
- Hat
- Dust mask/bandana
- Personal multitool
- Work gloves
- (FOR THE TRIP HOME) A pair of clean clothes sealed in a zip lock bag that you can change into after you're off the playa.
What goes in the truck?
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Furry clothes
- Blinkies
- i.e. Everything else!
- LABEL YOUR SHIT! ALL OF IT! So it can be appropriately piled.
Old travel plans moved to Travel2014