You don’t get the Burn you want; you get the Burn you need. This year, it tested me like never before. And though I say I might not go back, who really knows… (read until the end 😉) For those who’ve never been, Burning Man isn’t just a place—it’s a state of being. A city that exists for just over a week, then vanishes without a trace, leaving only memories and lessons. Elon Musk said it best: ‘Burning Man is unique in the world. Hard to describe how incredible it is for those who have never been.’ When the glowing lights of 70,000 souls pulse through the dust, it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. But the Burn is more than that shimmering vision. It’s about creative problem-solving in the harshest environment—where we work together as equals, with no phone reception and no guarantees. Every year we make the way from Switzerland to bring Fondue and Music to the Playa. My 5th year brought challenges: broken vehicles, freezing nights, missing tents, a hard build, and even a hospital vi...