Spiraling, tornado-like dust plumes that traverse the playa, produced by wind and thermal phenomena. It is a traditional belief of the Paiute people that these plumes represent the spirits of their an [..]

  Where participants in BRC go to buy ice. Located in Center Camp, with satellite locations in the 3:00 and 9:00 Plazas.

  Kissing cousin to the art car, the art bike is a decorated or “mutated” bicycle, and is the preferred method of transporting oneself around Black Rock City.

  See Mutant Vehicles.

  The artist resource center in BRC that facilitates the placement and display of art on the playa during the event. Also provides information to participants about the art and artists.

A type of cured, smoked pork belly, uncommonly popular among non-vegan Burners. Can also be used as an adjective to denote approval, i.e., “that is SO bacon.”

San Francisco beach where Burning Man originated in 1986.

A large dark rock formation at the north end of the playa.

(BRC) The annual, temporary city created by the community of Burning Man participants.

The city’s first onsite daily newspaper, founded by Danger Ranger in 1992. On hiatus since 2007.