Major Trouble

09/03/2026

Hate to report this but it’s important.

⚠️ Cover your drinks and keep an eye on them.
⚠️ Only accept drinks you see made in front of you.
⚠️ Look after each other! Call for a Ranger and Emergency Services if you or someone else needs assistance at all!

08/29/2026

Participation versus consumption. We’re not here for the easy experience that you get at a resort or amusement park. We’re here to create something from nothing and share our gifts with others with zero expectation of something in return.

And to those of you am wishing ill on the people going out here, may both sides of your pillow always be hot and your coffee lukewarm.

08/29/2026

Oh wait, it’s dusty at Burning Man? It’s hot too?! Why didn’t anyone tell me before I started doing this almost a decade ago? 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

Now get mad about my hair! 😂😘

08/28/2026

The Playa is blowing HARD today! Wind and dust since noon non-stop. Come prepared!

08/28/2026

Duster Thursday! We dealt with winds all day today which significantly slowed progress but we’ll be back at it tomorrow!

Important reminder to pack a proper dust mask to protect your lungs! I recently picked up a BASE CAMP Mask and have been super happy with it out here. It’s comfy AF and comes with a bunch of extra filters and foam nose pieces. DM me for a discount if you decide to try them out!

Playa sunset montage at the end so stick it out to be wowed by Mother Nature!

08/27/2026

Build week is well underway! Here’s your Wednesday update complete with Playa Conditions, gear, and lag recommendations. See ya soon!

08/27/2026

I checked in with friends in Reno and have this update for you on the Hawk Fire and the state of Reno businesses before the burn.

This information is current as of Wednesday 8/26 at 7pm. After that, you’ve gotta check for yourself.

Remember: LEAVE NO TRACE on your entire travel route! Leave it better than you found it, and support the locals along the way.

Drive safe and we’ll see ya soon!

08/25/2026

We made it and build is underway! Had to get straight to work this morning so will provide a more detailed Playa Conditions Report this evening.

Be safe getting out here!

08/25/2026

Coming through Reno and want to help people out? Here’s a way!

🧸 HAWK FIRE DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS ARE GROWING!

Reno, you are showing up. ❤️

We now have multiple community businesses serving as official Project Bear Hugs drop-off locations for Hawk Fire donations, and more are being added. NEW ITEMS ONLY

Current locations include:
📍 Cherry Bomb Catering
📍 Rennervations
📍 Sugar & Lash
📍 Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters
📍 The Stylish Scribe
📍 Papa’s Pizzeria
📍 Total Bliss Wellness
📍 Elrach Computer Consulting
📍 Providence Electric
📍 Fight Frequency
📍 Midtown Reno Smiles Dentistry
📍 Roller Kingdom Drop Off Locations
📍 Handels Ice Cream
📍 Our City Storage - Northtowne Lane
📍 West Coast Self Storage - Victorian Ave
📍 West Coast Self Storage - W 4th St
📍 West Coast Self Storage - S Virginia
📍 LPT the Courtney Group - Plumb Lane
📍 Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate - Rock Blvd
📍 Re/Max Gold - N Carson St

And more locations are coming.

Businesses & corporate partners: we need you, too.

We are also accepting corporate and large-scale donations for the Hawk Fire response.

If your company can help with products, supplies, transportation, storage, temporary housing, food, pet needs, household essentials, financial support, or another resource that could help displaced families, please reach out to Project Bear Hugs directly.

Needs are changing quickly, and some of the most important needs will emerge after the initial rush of donations slows down.

To every business that opened its doors as a drop-off location, every company reaching out to help, and every person bringing what they can:

Thank you.

This is what community looks like.