Burning Man Trip 2011

This tag includes posts from the things I saw and did on my extended trip to Burning Man. We saw Bodie and Mono Lake on the way to Burning Man, and on the way back, we did zip-lining and finally ended up at the San Francisco Rodeo!

Mono Lake

Mono Lake is not only a beautiful high-altitude lake; it may also hold the key to life on other planets.

26 Aug 2011
Travel

Bodie, a Ghost Town

The ghost town of Bodie is an eerie snapshot of a Californian gold rush town. There is no gold to be found here now, but Bodie has yet many treasures.

26 Aug 2011
Travel

The Burning Man Guide

Burning Man is an annual festival in the Black Rock Desert. This post covers the fundamentals of what you might see and do at this unique event.

27 Aug - 6 Sep 2011
Travel

Principles of Burning Man

The most important part of Burning Man is the community, and to understand it, you must understand the ten principles that shape it.

27 Aug - 6 Sep 2011
Travel

Zipping through Lake Tahoe

A short update on the days I spent around Lake Tahoe after Burning Man, including a video from a zip-line tour.

7-8 September 2011
Personal

Rodeo

I am no longer a rodeo virgin. I competed in three events: Goat Dressing, Steer Deco and Chute Dogging. Click on to see me manhandle an animal three times my own weight.

9-11 September 2011
Personal