Tent For Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West
Riveting true story about the power of family and the magesty of the wilderness
Marty thought a camping trip would be the perfect escape—a chance to give his wife and five young children a memorable adventure in the beautiful Canadian mountains. Had he known just how memorable it would be, they never would have left the house.
A brutal heat wave. Contaminated water. Swarms of red ants. Torrential rain. Flooded campgrounds. Grizzly bears.
Disaster after disaster—until tragedy struck, forcing Marty to confront how close he was to losing someone he loved. Far from help and pushed to the edge of panic, he fought to keep his family alive.
Three decades later, Marty joins his daughter Grace Ly to recount the true story of the vacation that changed them forever. Told with candor and hard-earned wit reminiscent of Bill Bryson, Tent for Seven captures both the grandeur and the perils of the wilderness—and the bond that deepens when everything falls apart.
Awards
Readers' Favorite: Gold, Travel
Best Book Award: Finalist, Travel
Independent Press Award: Winner, Travelogue
Reviews
“A factual account that reads like a breathtaking thriller. . . . great job entertaining readers. . . . The witty writing style shows Marty’s unbeatable spirit in the face of challenges. . . . Highly recommend.”
—Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)
“Humorous and horrifying and suspenseful all at once. . . . From tales of bears to washed-out roads to near-deadly accidents, this story entertains on every page.”
—Southern Literary Review
“Clark Griswold, move over for Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. Tent for Seven is full of mishaps, adventures, and surprises that far surpass any Griswold vacation. You won’t be able to put down this wonderfully readable story.”
—Reynold Hoover, lieutenant general (ret.), US Army, and member of the American Alpine Club
“Grab a box of donuts and your favorite shady spot by a river and prepare to be riveted by the trials and antics of this eclectic cast of characters. I held my breath and laughed out loud throughout each chapter.”
—Ian Bondi, professional adventure photographer