Posts about Survive and Thrive

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

Tips & Tricks #29 “How Do I Sleep?!”

July 24, 2017 By John "Halcyon" Styn

SPOILER ALERT: There is no magic solution for sleep. If you can't sleep where you are, either A) Don't sleep ...Read More

July 19, 2017 By Jon Mitchell

It’s hard to get ready for Burning Man! That’s because preparing for Burning Man is really preparing for several dozen ...Read More

July 18, 2017 By Brody

When was the last time you were grateful for running water? For your refrigerator? For any number of modern conveniences? ...Read More

July 18, 2017 By Jon Mitchell

We might like to dream about Black Rock City existing all alone on some moon of Jupiter or something, but ...Read More

June 12, 2017 By John "Halcyon" Styn

It can be easy to get caught up in Playa-Prep Panic. There is so much shopping to do, so many ...Read More

June 6, 2017 By Guest Post

By Burgundy Morgan I found this awesome warm black fuzzy coat at Salvation Army and re-purposed it for the playa. ...Read More

May 12, 2017 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Sometimes veterans throw around terminology, forgetting that not everybody knows what a "pickleback" or "trash fence" is. So here is ...Read More

May 3, 2017 By John "Halcyon" Styn

This is about the time of year that people start asking "Where can I buy Burning Man Costumes?" This video ...Read More

April 26, 2017 By John "Halcyon" Styn

The “dust” of the Black Rock Desert is not like any other dust. It’s alkaline (basic) PH levels can wreak ...Read More