Wyoming Glamper Pretends He Is Roughing It

Please tell me that the guy in the video below is just trying to be funny when he says that he is "roughing it."

In today's modern world, we have lost the concept of what hard living is.

That is not to say you can't bring all the comforts of home with you when you head out into the wilderness. But please, can we NOT pretend?

I'm writing about this because of a video that was posted on YouTube where a gentleman tries to make it sound like he's living on the edge, when he's literally arrived at his campsite, towing an entire house.

We are camping in the harshest Wyoming environment in the dead of winter. Making a survival fire and cooking the best food right over the coals. Winter camping is really hard in these desolate lands with scarce resources.

 

Inside that 5th wheel, he has a full living room, a modern kitchen, a bathroom with hot and cold running water, a toilet, and a shower. He won't have to go outside at 2 am in sub-zero temperatures to pee or take a squat. He also has a nice bedroom with a queen-sized bed. Add to that, Starlink, which provides internet and television.

I have NOTHING against people heading out into the wilderness like this. In fact, I think it's a great idea. But please. There is a difference between "camping" and "glamping."

Glamping is a portmanteau of "glamorous" and "camping" that refers to a luxury form of camping with amenities and comforts not typically associated with traditional camping, such as beds, electricity, and access to plumbing. It offers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort and can include accommodations like yurts, tents, cabins, or domes.

As for "CAMPING..."

How about we climb up into the Bighorn Mountains and find a spot with nothing more than what can be carried in a backpack? The gentleman in the video below lives for cold and snowy nights like these. Negative temperatures excite him.

A one night winter camping trip in the Bighorn Mountains during a cold snap in Wyoming, The temperatures hovered around 20 below zero for the majority of the trip.

 

On trips like this, the goal is NOT to hang around the campsite. This is about exploring the great outdoors during its more brutal time, winter.

It's also a great time to find animal tracks and watch for them. The woods are active despite the temperatures.

You'll love those stars at night.

CAUTION: Be sure to check the weather before you go. Don't want to get caught in a blizzard.