Burning Man is on shaky financial ground. Can the money-free festival keep from going broke?

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After operating at a loss last year, donations are up this year for the nonprofit behind Burning Man.

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Video of a Ram truck flying through Burning Man's mud trap while hauling an RV is the best ad a car company could ask for

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Ram 1500 TRX driving through mud
Burning Man 2023 is still facing tough conditions, but a Burner who rented a Ram truck for the week managed to escape the disaster.

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Burning Man costs most people a minimum of $800 for just a ticket and a parking spot. All the other expenses can easily push the total cost into the thousands.

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People wade through mud at Burning Man 2023.
Nevada's nine-day Burning Man festival can cost Burners hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dollars to attend.

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