Cheers to Marius Reuter who decided to pull back the curtain on National Park influencers and show the less the glamorous side of creating content in the great outdoors.
There are tons of budding social media influences who produce visually stunning videos of solo excursions into the wild but the reality of getting that footage is sometimes a little less sexy than the polished product. There is a reason why these folks don’t release the raw footage. Reuter is well aquatinted what it takes to produce tantalizing clips and is refreshing honest about it:
It’s Not Always At It Seems
Remember, every time you see a solo hiker in a video walking away from the camera, odds on they have to hustle back and fetch it before continuing on their way.
Hustling To Make It Look Casual
Casual strolls down scenic paths may seem like relaxing way to spend a day in the outdoors but if you by yourself it may be the opposite.
Remember folks, what you see with these types of outdoorsy social media influencers is often a gussied up version of what actually transpired and should not always be viewed as a realistic portrayal of the actual experience. Comparing your own experience what you see in an elegantly crafted 15 second Instagram reel is a recipe for disappointment. Thanks to Mr. Reuter for letting us know that hiking by yourself while making videos is more a grind than ultimate audience might appreciate.
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