The wind really raised the stakes… Give your tent a fighting chance. Set it up with the narrow ends facing the wind so it can slip through instead of turning it into a very expensive kite. And when securing your tent, don’t just stab stakes straight into the ground and hope for the best. Angle them inward toward the tent so they can better hold their ground. Be prepared. Nature is beautiful, but it also has a habit of reminding us who’s actually in charge. Images: Camping is in-tents! Airborne tent in the Pine Springs Campground at Guadalupe Mountains National Park during a gust of wind last spring. NPS/E. Spoede