HLS05- 72 Hour Solo Cabin Trip: Rotten Food, Snow Storms, & No Elk - High Lonesome Society

In this solo camping adventure, I rented a remote Forest Service cabin in the rugged Montana mountains to test my preparedness and disconnect from the modern world. What began as an elk hunting trip quickly turned into a masterclass in resilience and problem-solving. The mountains have a way of stripping away your plans—my food supply was rotten, the game was non-existent, and a violent mountain storm rolled in while I was miles from safety.
Watch as I navigate the challenges of high-altitude camping, from salvaging a disaster meal to racing the weather just to enjoy a simple ritual of Cowboy Coffee. This video isn't just about camping; it's about the discipline of doing hard things and why I believe that voluntarily choosing misery is the only way to truly feed your soul.
🌲 In This Video, You Will Learn:
Adaptability in the Wild: How to pivot your mindset (and your menu) when your primary food source spoils.
Mountain Weather Safety: A real-world lesson on the importance of a proper clothing layering system when rain turns to freezing temperatures.
The Discipline of the Hunt: Why getting up in the dark to glass for game matters, even when you come home empty-handed.
Cabin Stewardship: The tradition of leaving a remote cabin better than you found it—chopping wood and sweeping floors for the next traveler.
The Philosophy of the Trip: My dad taught me that you don't go outside just to enjoy it; you go because you have to. Today, we choose these challenges to remember what we are capable of. Whether it's the steep climb, the rotten food, or the cold morning, these are the moments that build competence.
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Starring: Trinity Vandenacre