Posts about Survive and Thrive

Tips and tricks for having a great Burn, without getting burned.

(Remember) How to Burning Man Part 4: Why Building a Crew is Like Making a Sauce

August 10, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Black Rock City stretches our capacities in weird and unanticipated ways. We gather a crew, make some plans, and go ...Read More

August 3, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

It’s that time of year when EVERYONE is a Burning Man expert, doling out endless playa tips — what to ...Read More

July 8, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

The first year I went to Black Rock City, I was part of a crew of about eight Burgins. None ...Read More

June 23, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Returning to Black Rock City after a three-year hiatus will be joyful, and weird, vulnerable and surprising. Our city of ...Read More

December 16, 2020 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Hosted by the inimitable Sassy VonDish, Blueprints is a new Burning Man Project oral storytelling project that documents the lessons ...Read More

August 13, 2019 By Burning Man Project

While much of the focus around Burning Man is on the awe-inspiring creativity and celebratory nature of the event, it ...Read More

August 20, 2018 By John "Halcyon" Styn

As of last week, I've made 37 Playa Tips and Tricks videos over the last couple decades. They've covered everything ...Read More

August 15, 2018 By Jon Mitchell

The upstanding citizens over at the Accuracy Third podcast have done a couple special episodes on topics that matter a lot, whether ...Read More

August 14, 2018 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Pee Funnels, Piss Jugs, Diva Cups, Porto Potty Etiquette and MORE. Co-hosted by Phenomenal Metamorphosis, Pee Funnel Hero. Search the ...Read More

August 6, 2018 By Guest Post

By Playa Bike Repair Remember the freedom and adventure your bike gave you as a kid? Having a bicycle at ...Read More