The yearly event in Nevada attracts roughly 80,000 attendees, who this year faced a challenge seldom seen in the Black Rock Desert: rain. Muddy conditions, along with an early climate protest, became the narrative of this year’s Burn. But despite shocking early videos of flooded tents and mud-caked toilets, veteran Burners still had high spirits, according to … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. man is speaking out about his experience at Burning Man after being stranded in the Nevada desert for days. Mark Fromson and his partner were among thousands of people who were stuck in a sea of mud at the popular festival after unexpected summer rains … Read more
FILE: Burning Man’s 2022 census suggests some demographic shifts. Jim Rankin/Toronto Star via Getty Images Black Rock City, where Burning Man 2023 is underway, has no money, formal government or commerce. But it does have a census. With the notable exceptions of 2020 and 2021, when Burning Man was canceled due to the pandemic, volunteers … Read more