Is it safe to pitch a tent at the top of a mountain?

That really depends on the location for both pitching the tent, and legality of the local area. When it comes to pitching a tent all you really need is a somewhat flat space, and options for staking your tent down. Case and point. read more

There are a number of reasons why pitching a tent at the top of a mountain can be dangerous: 1. There can be millions of insects, swarms of flies, mosquitoes, and other nasty critters that can spoil your party. read more

For many people, a camping trip is enough to get them sweating before they've even put up a tent pole. But for these daredevil explorers, scaling cliffs and pitching tents at the height of more than 300 double decker buses is just a normal day at the office. read more

The 36 Best Places to Pitch a Tent in the U.S. After a day spent wandering wooded paths, admiring breathtaking views, and dipping your toes into a crystal clear creek, you huddle around a campfire to look up at the glowing stars, crack a beer, and enjoy a some s’mores—ahh, peace and quiet. read more