To anyone who got in a week early in 2012 as part of a work crew, large camp or art car: did you see a significant cop presence on approaching the playa or following the greeter gates? Or does that police presence ramp up as Monday approaches? This whole question of how to properly talk to cops who ...

I'm a long-time Crossfitter from Vancouver. I don't think I'd be able to bring any gear beyond a kettlebell or ropes. But I would certainly attend a few WODs if they were on offer. I'm pretty sure we could make up some entertaining challenges with whatever we could find on hand!

I'll be passing through Iowa on my way to the playa from Toronto. I'm hoping to pass through a bit early (around Aug 20 or so). I don't have a ton of space as it's just me in a Mazda 3 hatch, but I'm happy to share what I've got. I could take a person if they don't have a lot of stuff. I also have a...

Puhlease bring it on. I often found a surprising lack of trance my last few visits to the playa. I love Bassnectar as much as the next person (maybe more!) but I would really love to hear some great trance once in a while. I think this is more a reflection of the fading trance culture in North Ameri...