Monthly Archives: June 2016

What a view! It’s astonishing that such a beautiful camp site can be found only twenty minutes outside of Jackson.  The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land. I found this slice of heaven roughly two miles from the entrance.    I’ve outfitted my Ford Escape with everything one could […]

Making a Home in the Tetons

Nothing tops waking up across from the Grand Teton. New mountain ranges are humbling for even the most seasoned camper. My name is Jake Ploen and I am the newest employee at Teton Backcountry Rentals. I have a unique opportunity to share my experiences and new adventures as I discover the West.  I grew up in Naperville, Illinois where the world is flat and […]

Home in the Tetons

Nothing tops waking up across from the Grand Teton. New mountain ranges are humbling for even the most seasoned camper. My name is Jake Ploen and I am the newest employee at Teton Backcountry Rentals. I have a unique opportunity to share my experiences and new adventures as I discover the West.  I grew up in Naperville, Illinois where the world is flat and […]

Making a Home Under the Tetons

Nothing tops waking up across from the Grand Teton. New mountain ranges are humbling for even the most seasoned camper. My name is Jake Ploen and I am the newest employee at Teton Backcountry Rentals. I have a unique opportunity to share my experiences and new adventures as I discover the West.  I grew up in Naperville, Illinois where the world is flat and […]