Comments on: Who Works the Gate? Great People! Maybe You?

By: HK

HK — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:25:45 +0000

Thanks Jessica..I plan to keep both my eyes on this crowd.
And to the folks who are urging a “gift” by way of not getting ripped off…isn’t that just bribery? Or, at least, some sort of shakedown?

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:52:32 +0000

Love the video!! Lots of hard working people volunteer so we can all have a positive experience! Unfortunatley, I do know two people who work gate, and have for years that plan on stealing a few bikes while at BM. I think to go with the intent of stealing is such a bummer. Especially since bikes get people around at BM. I’ve also heard them mention how easy it is to steal tickets from box office. :(

I know there are plenty of hard workers out there! And there’s bound to be a few bad eggs with so many people, but it’s just a bummer to know people personally that plan to steal. It’s those people who ruin the experience for some.

Just make sure to lock your bike at all times!!! And the suggestion for keeping alcohol in a box that sealed up is also great. Be ready before you hit Reno and you won’t have things laying around in your car if you feel you can get past the gate without being robbed.

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By: Gate Volunteer

Gate Volunteer — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:31:30 +0000

A big thanks to those people who recognize the hard work of the Gate, Perimeter, and Exodus volunteers. I work with gate in a number of capacities and will be headed out in just a couple of days to join my fellows. To any nay-sayers, I encourage you to accept Kristy’s challenge: COME WORK WITH US!

I think you will find that while we’re a bit rough around the edges, we’re open, accepting, honest and hard-working folk. While it’s one of the more challenging volunteer positions at BRC, it can be one of the most rewarding.

I sincerely hope that people have a wonderful experience going through gate this year! :) I’ll be seeing you in the dust!

P.S. Kristy is a freaking awesome part of the management team of PG&E. She is well respected by her volunteers and works tirelessly to make sure that we are safe, well taken care of, having a great time, following the rules, and are trained perfectly.

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By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:51:15 +0000

My first burn … how do I volunteer … I’m a good apple who likes to work … this sounds FUN … I’m a winner, not a whiner!!! AND, I will be there early (early pass to assist in set-up)

AND, I will also be packing something extra for the gate crew … gifting, it begins right at the gate!!

Peace in … Peace throughout!!

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By: Cornrow

Cornrow — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:08:04 +0000

We have been coming to burning man since the 90′s and I think Robn posted the perfect message! Happy Burn everyone that is able to make it this year! Bless all the Volunteers for helping to make this happen every year !

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By: Robn

Robn — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:43:33 +0000

As always I’ll be packing an extra bottle of something especially nice for the hardworking GATE crew! I also make sure to save something back for the hard working EXODUS crew.

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By: Joshypants

Joshypants — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:22:20 +0000

If someone takes something from your stuff why wouldn’t you just sit there until they give it back. Call the rangers….call the other gate crew…..call the damn police. Then when that doesnt work….Punch them the fuck out.

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By: Bonnierenee ohm

Bonnierenee ohm — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:58:02 +0000

Id suggest bringing a bottle of shelf booze or some other treat to personally bestow on the selfishless gate keepers, as a token of gratitude and appreciation for their extremely hard and incomfortable job they volenteered to do, the more you give the more you recieve, as in the joy on their faces just being acknowledged and thanked for all they go thru to get your asses in and commencing your experience at the burning man.

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By: bozofish

bozofish — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:05:26 +0000

My 7 years of gate search experiences have been efficient and relatively brief. My guess is packing efficiently helps. If your trunk, van, truck looks like an escape in the night shit show, well…prepare to be boarded. How can they even see what’s in there?

We’ve always made it a practice to gift the gate crewers who’ve greeted my/our vehicle with a couple of cans of cold beer or soda (depending on their preference). They’ve been in the hot sun having to deal with both the clued-in and the clueless. I consider it a symbolic return to the gifting community.

Frankly, if your take is based on “look at all that THEY have…”, you might be in the wrong place. Certainly, you’re in the wrong state of mind.

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By: cheap tequila

cheap tequila — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:48:28 +0000

True story. Last year, the Gate people tried to build a bridge out of me to see if I was made of wood (and therefore a witch). When that didn’t succeed, they turned me into a newt.

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