Posts about Building BRC

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The Golden Spike

July 31, 2012 By John Curley

We thought we'd seen the beginning of Burning Man before, but we didn't know until Monday that we really hadn't. ...Read More

July 16, 2012 By Brody Scotland

Brody attends a DPW/Gate work weekend at the Burning Man Ranch, and discovers some of the unsung activities that go ...Read More

December 5, 2011 By Will Chase

Philippe Glade's new book documenting 14 years of unique temporary desert structures created for the playa is now available. ...Read More

August 30, 2011 By John Curley

John Curley reports from Black Rock City, in the midst of Burning Man in full swing. ...Read More

August 29, 2011 By John Curley

Maybe you've picked up one of those green bikes that you see all over the playa, the kind that seem ...Read More

August 28, 2011 By John Curley

It really won't be long now. The months and months of prep are finished, you're on your way or about ...Read More

August 28, 2011 By Michael Holden

As anyone who has walked back to camp after watching the sun come up out at the trash fence will ...Read More

August 27, 2011 By John Curley

The installation of the last spire is another of the key milestones in the building of Black Rock City. And ...Read More

August 27, 2011 By Michael Holden

Today is the day that many of us have been anticipating for weeks or months or years: The day that ...Read More