When the temperature plummets, a glamping site can go from “cosy retreat” to “operational nightmare” in a single night. Frozen pipes, stiff zips, brittle canvas, and heaters working overtime all pile pressure on your infrastructure—and your sanity. Here’s what freezing weather really does: - Water systems seize up, leaving guests without taps, showers, or flushing loos. - Zippers stiffen and crack, especially on older tents or damp canvas. - Canvas becomes rigid, making doors harder to close and increasing the risk of tears. - Condensation skyrockets, turning interiors into cold, damp boxes. - Heaters struggle, pushing your power supply to its limits. But you’re not powerless. Quick fixes that keep you in the game: - Lag and wrap pipes with insulation or even old towels in a pinch. - Use silicone spray on zips to stop them freezing solid. - Warm the canvas gently with a fan heater before guests arrive to restore flexibility. - Add moisture traps or crack vents to reduce condensation. - Pre‑heat units early so heaters aren’t fighting sub‑zero starts. Freezing conditions don’t have to freeze your operations. With a few smart tweaks, you can keep guests warm, systems running, and your season on track—even when the weather has other ideas.

I don't know about you, I have a couple of glamping guests who will need extracting today in their convertible car. Fortunately I have a pick up and a big strop to help.