# Rustic Wheeled Getaways 'Rolling Huts' are Modern Alternative Camping in the Pacific Northwest By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-12-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-huts References: [sunset](http://www.sunset.com/travel/outdoor-adventure/secluded-vacations-00418000069903/) & [rollinghuts](http://rollinghuts.com/index.htm) Washington State’s Methow Valley, northeast of Seattle, is a cross-country skiing wonderland with a small herd of [stylish winter lodges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin) known as Rolling Huts. Platform beds, wood-burning fireplaces and cozy kitchenettes make the [wheeled cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubishack), designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, comfortable and modern. Each hut also has portable toilet, but full bath facilities are available in a nearby barn. At just over $125 per night, the Rolling Huts are an affordable way to [camp comfortably off the beaten path](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-cabin). Image Credits [1-6](http://rollinghuts.com/index.htm) | [7-10](http://www.dezeen.com/2007/11/19/rolling-huts-by-olson-sundberg-kundig-allen-architects/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Mobile Accommodations:** There is an opportunity to create luxurious mobile accommodations that provide a modern camping alternative for travelers. - **Off-the-grid Retreats:** There is an opportunity to create off-the-grid retreats that provide immersive experiences for travelers wanting to escape urban life. - **Design-forward Camping:** There is an opportunity to create design-forward camping experiences that prioritize style and aesthetics for modern travelers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** There is an opportunity for hospitality brands to expand their offerings by creating unique, modern camping experiences that attract an adventurous, luxury-seeking traveler. - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architectural firms to design mobile or off-the-grid accommodations that combine functionality with beautiful design. - **Tourism:** There is an opportunity for tourism boards to invest in the creation of unique outdoor experiences that entice travelers to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Intimate High-Altitude Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Affordable Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod.md) - [Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-rental.md) - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md) - [Integrated Engine Off-Roading Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubishack.md) - [National Park-Inspired Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-tiny-house.md)