How (Not) to Build a Theme Camp
When my friends and I put together our first Burning Man camp, there was no instruction manual. We had absolutely no idea what we were doing, and we did it ...Read More
A Not-So-Dry Run
By John Curley
It’s true that you have to be prepared for everything, and sometimes everything happens in the course of one day. ...Read More
(Remember) How to Burning Man Part 4: Why Building a Crew Is Like Making a Sauce
Black Rock City stretches our capacities in weird and unanticipated ways. We gather a crew, make some plans, and go ...Read More
The Collective Cognition of the (Social Media) Burnerverse
By Deets Shay
All y’all are pretty great. And weird. And fun. And full of unending sarcasm. Over the last couple of years, ...Read More
How the Temple Builders Guild Was Built
By Brinkley
Launched in 2020 by a team of seasoned Temple builders, the Temple Builders Guild is a collection of craftspeople who ...Read More
(Remember) How to Burning Man Part 3: Pro Tips from Bona-fide Black Rock City Professionals
It’s that time of year when EVERYONE is a Burning Man expert, doling out endless playa tips — what to ...Read More
Once More Unto Dust
By John Curley
Thankfully, it has happened again. The Golden Spike has been sledgehammered into the ground, marking the spot where the Man ...Read More
Waking Dreams: Your No-Shame BRC Street Name Cheat Sheet
Show of hands: have you ever used “hypnogogia” in a sentence? Just as I thought. This year’s Waking Dreams theme offers ...Read More
The True Story Behind the Famous Atomic Fireball Candy!
Black Rock City tickets are beginning to ship! If you’re in the US or Canada (and maybe elsewhere) you can ...Read More
(Remember) How to Burning Man — Part 2: Bringing the Burn From Far, Far Away
The first year I went to Black Rock City, I was part of a crew of about eight Burgins. None ...Read More