Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert has once again been putting its visitors to the test, as the first week has seen an onslaught of tricky weather. First came the dust storms whipped up by 80-kilometer-per-hour (50-mile-per-hour) winds, taking with them the famous “ Orgy Dome ”. Then came the rain, turning the ground so soggy that the main gates were closed to new arrivals, and do you know what comes next? Oh yeah, it’s three-eyed dinosaur shrimp party time, baby. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.
Yes, 2023 was a memorable year for anyone who’s a fan of following what’s regarded as one of the world’s most hardcore festivals. Each year, around 80,000 people make the pilgrimage to the desert to immerse the