Leaving No Trace, Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #26 “M.O.O.P.” 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
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #4 “Burning Man Costumes” 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
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #25: “Skin Care” 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
Survive and Thrive Halcyon’s Tips & Tricks #23 “Decompression Potential” September 20, 2016 By John "Halcyon" Styn Decompression ain't no joke. Returning the default world is HARD. So here is a super helpful tip: Focus on how ...Read More
Participate in BRC Tips & Tricks #22 “Work Gloves” August 17, 2016 By John "Halcyon" Styn I recently re-posted a video encouraging people to see themselves as artists. One criticism that came out was that I ...Read More
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #21 “Consent & Consciousness Rape” June 20, 2016 By John "Halcyon" Styn I have been hearing more and more reports of people being dosed without them knowing. Some people may think that ...Read More
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #20 “Kids at Burning Man” February 24, 2016 By John "Halcyon" Styn “Should I bring my kids to Burning Man?” I would like to propose that if you are asking the ...Read More
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #19 “Decompression” September 16, 2015 By John "Halcyon" Styn Ain't gonna lie: Leaving Burning Man is hard. But this simple two-step Decompression plan will bring back your joy AND ...Read More
Survive and Thrive How to Make a Bucket Toilet (and Other Tips) in Case It Rains on Playa August 17, 2015 By Burning Man Project OK folks, so we’ve had some unseasonably late rain in northern Nevada this year. Small sections of Highway 447 were ...Read More
Survive and Thrive Tips & Tricks #18 “Being Shy at Burning Man” July 27, 2015 By John "Halcyon" Styn This is a video reply to an email question I was sent: "I'm heading home for my third burn this ...Read More