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.

  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.”

Bureau of Land Management, the federal agency that administers public land including the Black Rock Desert.

Burning Man Information Radio, 94.5 FM, serving the greater Black Rock City area.

Burning Man Project, the non-profit organization that manages the Burning Man event in Black Rock City and other Burning Man activities around the world.

Black Rock City, the temporary metropolis that is home to the Burning Man event.

A lasting discoloration of the playa surface due to a fire built directly on the lakebed. A kind of environmental damage that is prevented by using elevated burn platforms and burn mats.