A Wind River Take on the “Survival Holiday” Trend

February 21, 2020

Survival Holiday in WY's Wind River Country Headline

Today, the “survival holiday” concept is all the rage with vacationers looking for outdoor adventure and a true break from digital media, but why go far away when Wind River Country has so much to offer? The Wind River Visitors Council recommends NOLS Wind River Wilderness courses as a top “survival holiday” option close to home.

“‘Survival Holidays’ are becoming the trendiest new way to travel, and I can understand why. It’s tough to relax on a beach when I can hear my emails coming in and see my Facebook engagement declining each hour. So how do we cast off the restrictions of Western life during our vacation?

Conde Nast Traveler shared some of the ways adrenaline-seeking millennials can embark on ‘travel that challenges, and drives a deeper sense of connection to the place they’re in,’ through an earned experience.’”

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Brooke Ortel

Brooke is a runner and writer who enjoys finding adventure in the everyday. True to her island roots, she loves sunshine, that salty ocean smell, and the sound of waves against the shore.