So what's all the allure of staying in a tent as opposed to a cabin? For starters it's just way more adventurous, outdoorsy and fun! Sure, cabins are great, but with a tent you're actually sleeping outside. It's that one step closer to nature that makes it so much more special. One of the big hassles of camping is having to put up and take down the tent. Luckily, all of the yurts, tents and teepees in this story are already set up and good to go. You just show up and enjoy the outdoor experience. What is a yurt anyhow? Yurts are big, round tents with some nice creature comforts. They originated in Mongolia and somehow made their way over here to the states. They are fairly sturdy and somewhat permanent, so if you are a novice at tenting, you may want to start off with a yurt because they are the closest thing to a cabin you will find. Teepees can also be a lot of fun. Our Indian brothers lived in teepees for generations and they served them well. Plus, you will feel like you are taking an osmosis-style history lesson just by sleeping in one. Another great wilderness experience is to go on a pack-trip via horse and mule from one tent camp to another. This is especially exciting because you get to see all kinds of different animals and natural wonders without a 30 pound backpack weighing you down. Whether you choose a tent, teepee or yurt, you will have a guaranteed good time.

Howdy! Listed below are a few very nice places that I have picked out for your convenience.

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Dusty Dave

Holiday on Horseback
Banff, Alberta

Exploring Banff National park on horseback is a trip of a lifetime. This seasoned outfitter will pack all your gear (sleeping bag and personal items) on mules which travel ahead of your horse and guide so when you arrive at your tent camp, everything is there waiting for you. The tents are already set up, you just throw your stuff in the tent and then head over to the main mess tent for dinner. After dinner, you can enjoy a cocktail around the campfire before dozing off to sleep. The next day, you get on your horse again and head off to the next tent camp and continue the process for up to a week if you so choose. The scenery is unmatched and the serenity is a much needed calming respite from our hectic lives.

www.horseback.com

Sun Valley Trekking
Sun Valley, Idaho

Of course you know of Sun Valley for amazing skiing on the groomed slopes, but how about trying some real skiing. Sun Valley Trekking's five backcountry wilderness huts and yurts are available for backcountry skiers, telemarkers, snowboarders and snowshoers who want a do-it-yourself snowsport backcountry experience. You only pack in your food and sleeping bag, everything else is provided at the hut. Folks visiting any hut or yurt for the first time are required to hire a guide for the first morning of their trip to lead them to the hut and apprise them of the use of the facility. The also offer a snowmobile cargo service, and full service guiding available. Don't wait in lift lines, spend that time making another run.

www.svtrek.com

Get back to the basics without sacrificing your comfort level. El Capitan considers it a great honor to carry on the role of protecting and sharing the beauty of the California coast with their guests. The goal is to nurture an environment in harmony with the nature and history of the Canyon. The camp is designed to be an antidote to all that is excessive, formal, artificial or contrived. By focusing on the essence of things, they hope to offer you a welcomed retreat in tune with the spirit of the Canyon. Through the decor and amenities, they have provided a measure of comfort and pampering, from healthy Saturday night dinners to a variety of wellness treatments.

www.elcapitancanyon.com

At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies The Resort at Paws Up. This luxurious Montana enclave is situated in some of the most breathtaking country in the world. Here, you’ll live day to day, adventure to adventure. Spend an hour, a day or a week on horseback, all in a wilderness sanctuary you’ll never forget. Cast a fly in sparkling waters to eager cutthroats, explore the land Lewis and Clark swooned over, or lose yourself in a world-class spa. You’ll sleep on the finest sheets amidst a landscape of impeccable rustic elegance. It’s home to first-class adventure on a grand scale. The Resort at Paws Up – truly The Last Best Place.

www.pawsup.com

Sundance Lodges offers beautiful authentic tipis and old-fashioned trapper's tents surrounded by majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains and bordered by the pristine Kananaskis River. Visitors can take advantage of a wealth of outdoor activities within a 10 minute drive including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing, rock climbing, horseback riding, white-water rafting and kayaking. Banff and Calgary are each only 45 minutes away. The comfortable tipis and trapper's tents, each come with a wooden floor, wood-frame beds and mattresses, a small heater and lantern. Outside each tent is a firepit and picnic table. The beautiful Sioux-style tipis are authentic canvas, hand-painted with native-style designs. Retreat to your crackling campfire for an enjoyable evening and wake to birdsong in the morning.

www.sundancelodges.com

The Yurt at Screwball Ranch is NOT like most Yurts. This yurt is huge (over 900 square feet including the loft) and contains a complete 3/4 bath, well equipped kitchen (propane range and oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, etc.), open living area, wood stove, propane heater, solar electricity (generator backup), large deck, enclosed entryway, adequate storage and skylight. The yurt comfortably sleeps four: two twin beds in the loft and a queen sized Hollywood bed in the living area. Located between Grand Mesa and the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, this can be your unique economical mountain hideaway for relaxation and recreation. Whether you seek quiet solitude, hiking, horseback riding, or fishing, The Yurt at Screwball Ranch provides distinctive facilities including 80 acres of private mountain trails.

www.screwballranch.com

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