Wyoming isn’t the best-kept secret it once was; outdoor enthusiasts ranging from rock climbers and whitewater rafters to hunters and anglers are coming here in increasing numbers, and frequently outside of the usual peak summer tourist season.
And while they’re here, they need places to stay.
Wyoming native Travis Glascow thinks he’s caught the leading edge of a bountiful niche market. That being, Airbnb-style rentals for people trying to avoid the growing mobs drawn by Wyoming’s landscapes and wildlife.
People for whom seclusion takes precedence over luxury.
“This is more for the rugged adventure,” he said of his Casper-based rental hub startup, Cabin Maven.
“Typically, Airbnb is ‘glamping.’ We’re more dirty and rugged,” Glasgow added.
Glasgow, who is in his 40s, told Cowboy State Daily that he’s noticed a dramatic change from back when he was growing up and going out on adventures with his dad.
“Now, it just seems like…
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