Showers in Gerlach-Empire

[Your Pharmacist]

Does anyone know if there is anywhere to get a real shower in Gerlach-Empire taking the daily shuttle from BRC?

[Jackass]

Showers are in Gerlach, all week long I believe...

[goathead]

don't plan on it

[lucky420]

baby wipes work wonders...enjoy your funk

[Eric]

Does anyone know if there is anywhere to get a real shower in Gerlach-Empire taking the daily shuttle from BRC?

Just as an FYI: going to Gerlach on the shuttle is going to cost you most of a day. Catch shuttle, drive to Gerlach, do what you're doing, make sure you don't miss suttle back, get back in line for Gate, wait wait wait through Gate (you did remember to bring your ticket, didn't you?), go through Greeters, wind slowly back to BRC, get dropped off at the shuttle stop, bike or hike back to camp... just to be all covered in dust again (basically by the time you've passed Gate)

Make friends with someone in an RV if you're desperate to shower or make a simple sun-shower set-up (look around the board, plenty of instructions), or, better yet, just say "fukkit". I used to shower once a week, now I do "pits & bits", wash my face & my hands (all with baby wipes) and done.

If you think you're going to hate the dust so much you need to leave the event to shower... well, it's probably not the right event for you.

[Bob]

Yes, the answer is no.

Funny, I thought the Survival Guide always had something about not pestering the locals. All it says is you must be sober and "dressed for town".

[AntiM]

I haven't volunteered at the bus depot for a few years, but we wouldn't sell a bus ticket if they couldn't show us a ticket stub in hand.

[gyre]

If they want to make money, they shouldn't be washing cars, but people after the burn.

[dragonpilot]

Does anyone know if there is anywhere to get a real shower in Gerlach-Empire taking the daily shuttle from BRC?

You DO NOT have to go to Gerlach for a shower/bath. For one of the most interesting bathing experiences of your life attend the Human Carcass Wash at PolyParadise Camp. I always come out of that daily event much happier than when I went in...and clean!

Check the Who, What, Where, When Guide for exact location and times.

[theCryptofishist]

I don't think there are any showers in Gerlach, anyway. If there were, the number of people taking advantage of the service would overwhelm the town.

[Jackass]

I don't think there are any showers in Gerlach, anyway. If there were, the number of people taking advantage of the service would overwhelm the town.

GETTING YOUR SUPPLIES AND SHOWERS IN GERLACH

You can support your Gerlach Burners by getting your supplies at the big WHITE STAR TENT at 305 Main Street in Gerlach beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2009 and continuing throughout the event!

BarSylBazaar in Gerlach:
Burners selling BEER, FOOD, potable water (bottles, cases, RV and tank fillups available!), goggles, sunglasses, skincare, emergen-C, feminine products, local resource walking sticks, tee-shirts, gifts, etc.! (Supports FEI Wildlife Conservation Ranch.)

Gerlach SHOWERS, SHOWERS, SHOWERS throughout the event!
(For Burners, By Burners)

Sylvia and JB's Mutant Vehicle Support is near the Burning Man Ranch, by the Black Rock Desert. Please contact JB for contacts, towing or troubleshooting if you have any trouble with your vehicle on the way to or from Burning Man.

Info:
775-557-2804
775-721-8061
http://artcarsupport.com
Iveson Ranch - Gerlach

In the JRS-V16 #26 Local Towns and Resources

[theCryptofishist]

*blushes*

[portaplaya]

Just as an FYI: going to Gerlach on the shuttle is going to cost you most of a day. Catch shuttle, drive to Gerlach, do what you're doing, make sure you don't miss suttle back, get back in line for Gate, wait wait wait through Gate (you did remember to bring your ticket, didn't you?), go through Greeters, wind slowly back to BRC, get dropped off at the shuttle stop, bike or hike back to camp... just to be all covered in dust again (basically by the time you've passed Gate)

Actually, I believe the shuttle bus has permission to skip the line for Gate. In any case, the line is pretty tame by Tuesday. From my experience riding the shuttle, it takes about three hours of your day on a Wednesday afternoon.

[Ugly Dougly]

OP posted last December!!!

I just ride my bike behind one of those trucks.

[portaplaya]

I just ride my bike behind one of those trucks.

Just remember to keep your mouth closed and wear goggles. The water from the trucks is non-potable and has been known to cause "fun" eye infections.

[Bay Bridge Sue]

Confuse-us says...

Burner who shower behind water trucks, have all benefits of their "golden" opportunity...

(Brought to you by the Apokiliptik Council on Inter-Quotational Doom and Wastewater Disposal...)

[Ugly Dougly]

I just ride my bike behind one of those trucks.

Just remember to keep your mouth closed and wear goggles. The water from the trucks is non-potable and has been known to cause "fun" eye infections.

Ah, yes, I meant to neglect that detail.