The 2023 Burning Man Guides
This will be my 11th Burn, and I’m already getting packed. I’ve learned a lot over the years on how to thrive at this desert festival. I’ve camped in theme camps, helped build camps, free camped… slept in RVs, tents, vans, yurts, teepees, ShiftPods, and on a giant stuffed Teddybear (that was unintentional and only for one night). So I feel like I can offer a lot of guidance to newbie and advanced burners alike.
As one of my Playa Gifts, I’ve created a series of guides, and one free master guide to Burning Man. From Alcohol-free Burns, to navigating the Orgy dome, to non-EDM music, here are some things you may want to know before heading into the dust:
A Guide to Bikes at Burning Man
A good set of wheels is key to a good burn. With 7 square miles of art, music, and city to explore, you’ll want a bike to see it all because, unless you have an approved art car, you won’t be able …
12 Gifts to Give at Burning Man
Gifting is one of the 10 principles at Burning man. That means you give without expecting anything in return. But don’t know what to give? Here’s 12 ideas:
Conscious Guide to Burning Man Fashion
You can literally wear anything –or nothing at all– to Burning Man. Which is probably why planning your clothes for the Burn can be overwhelming. Especially if you’ve googled “Burning Man …
Burning Man Fashion & Costume Inspiration
Looking for costume ideas? Or for spectacular festival fashion which isn’t fast fashion? Here are some of our favorite artisan-made festival fashion brands
A Burning Man Glossary
Burning Man is its own world, which means it has it’s own culture and lingo. Here’s a glossary of the most common words you’ll hear at the Burn.
The Spiritual Side of Burning Man’s Infamous Orgy Dome
Burning Man’s Orgy Dome is infamous. The camp has been a safe place for group sex since 2003. But it’s purpose isn’t just sex… it’s love.
How to Enjoy Burning Man Alcohol-Free
It may seem like Burning Man is one big open bar, but if you’re alcohol-free like our co-founder Kiki, here’s a list of camps to get your cup filled at, booze-free:
5 Burning Man Camps for Positive Change
Burning Man has shifted culture, inspiring new ways of living, relating, creating, and giving. And these camps at Burning Man are amplifying positive change.
Burning Man Camps You Need to Know for Emergencies, Breakdowns, Charging, Wifi & Repairs
With sculptures to climb, mutant vehicles, and a ridiculous amount of flame throwers, attending Burning Man comes with some risks. Luckily, Burners are a helpful bunch and have many camps & offerings to …
Music at Burning Man that’s Not EDM
Yes there is a ton of house, trance & other electronic music at Burning Man but you can also find live music, classical music, jazz, hip hop, and everything in between on the playa.
Burning Man Theme Camps vs. Open Camping
Of the 10 Burning Mans I’ve been to, I’ve “open camped” 4 times and joined or helped build theme camps 6 times. Both options have their perks and their challenges. Here’s what you need to know to choose …
The Best Spas & Healing Camps at Burning Man
Burning Man is a dusty, sweaty place. Fortunately there are many camps to wash the platina away. You can get the spa treatment–steam baths, bodywork, human car washes, even a mani-pedi–all for free …
A Guide To Burning Man’s Temple
The Spiritual heart of Burning Man Festival, the Temple is an architectural marvel built to burn. It is also a place for people to mourn, find solace, meditate, and hold ceremonies. Before it burns on …
How to Get to Burning Man
You can skydive into Burning Man without needing a ticket. Sure, you’ll have to find a light aircraft taking off outside of Black Rock Desert, someone to sherpa your stuff into the festival, and …
What to Do if You Didn’t Get a Ticket to Burning Man
So you didn’t score in the main ticket sale? Don’t worry. In my experience, everyone who was wanted a ticket and was ready to go, got a ticket in time for the burn. As we say at Burning Man, …
How To Buy Burning Man Tickets 2023
Tickets to Burning Man can be hard to come by. To prevent scalpers, Burning Man organization has created a system that gets tickets in the hands of real burners. However, this system is a little complex. …
Movement Camps at Burning Man
Burning Man is a giant playground with countless ways to play and move. Here are my favorite movement camps…
