A massive storm turned the playa into a mud bath — but the Burners danced, made art, and even held weddings through the deluge
David Crane/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Imagesthe burn you want; you get the burn you need,” a burner friend told me this when I told him I was headed to Black Rock City for the first time.
We drove into the dusty desert last Sunday, our bags packed with outfits, baby wipes, dust masks and sunblock for our weeklong escapade to Black Rock City. I was ready to surrender, to let go of my phone and internet connection and daily concerns about whether I’d make a story deadline or if the trains were running on time into Manhattan.
The first four days were everything I expected: an incredible makeshift city built for a week in the middle of nowhere dotted with magical art installations; sparkle ponies and tech bros; famous DJs and dizzying, mesmerizing lights. I had come to have fun and party andwas happy to provide.
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