Thursday 21 December 2023

Camping in winter

Inca Trail Camping
A report by Kampgrounds of America's 2023 report, camping makes up 32% of the leisure travel market, with over 58 million households participating in the pastime in 2022. 

In a September update, KOA revealed that 38% of campers say they will camp this winter, compared to just 17% last year. 

Five winter camping options highlighted by KoA are : 

1) US National Parks RV trip 

Blacksford rents fully stocked Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago with an all-inclusive pricing model that provides unlimited miles, bedding, kitchen and bath supplies. They also come with a free annual pass to the US national parks. 
www.blacksford.com/

2) Inca Trail Luxury Camping 

Adventure Life's Luxury Inca Trail combines a classic trek with upscale camping. It’s the chance to discover glacier-covered peaks and lush forests on the way to the ruins of Machu Picchu. www.adventurelife.com/peru/tours/3573/luxury-inca-trail 

3) Tiny House Glamping: 

Wyoming Wyoming’s Fireside Resort offers 25 luxuriously outfitted tiny house rental units designed by Wheelhaus. They are located near to the Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole ski slopes. www.firesidejacksonhole.com/ 

4) Glamping the Galapagos 

Winter is one of the best times of year to visit Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, particularly when it comes to wildlife and weather. The Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel has joined with Scalesia Galapagos Lodge to offer a new programme that includes glamping in luxury tents on Isabela Island, day trips aboard the Sea Lion yacht and visits to remote places that highlight the incredible diversity of the archipelago. www.scalesialodge.com/ 

5) Death Valley Camping + Cycling 

The chance to explore Death Valley National Park, America’s second largest national park, by bike and on foot during a tour with Escape Adventures. Outdoors enthusiasts who visit for spring’s wildflower blooms often return to enjoy the mild temperatures of fall and winter. The park offers 3.3 million acres and 350 miles of road and trails to explore. 
* Justin Grigg at justin@sublimepub.com

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