New Hostel in Lincoln, NH

[chetssister]

Does anyone know Chet's address or his last name? We stayed there for two nights this year and he was so wonderful-trying to gather up the addys for thankyou notes and such. Thanks

chet west
197 Polard Road
Lincoln, NH 03251

[Smithwick]

Looks like the GPS for Chet's is: 44.0454, -71.6752

[MEGARedbeard]

Hi Warrghi!

Redbeard here. We met this year... Duncannon was the last place we saw each other.

I'm trying to send a christmas card to Chet. Do you or Von Frick have his address?

[Chaco Taco]

chet west
197 Polard Road
Lincoln, NH 03251

[big ease '08]

Hello, my name's Big Ease. I thru-hiked in '08 and will be back in the whites this summer and wanted to stop in and say hello to chet on the way. Could anyone send me (pm or otherwise) chet's phone number or email or whatever is the best way to contact him.
Thanks.
-Big Ease

[Jeff]

Chester West
197 Pollard Rd
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-8196

[Todd76]

Chester West
197 Pollard Rd
Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-8196

Can I have his e-mail address? I'd like to have more info and probably stay there for two nights.
I come from Northern Italy.

[Chaco Taco]

Can I have his e-mail address? I'd like to have more info and probably stay there for two nights.
I come from Northern Italy.

That may be difficult. The best way to reach him is by phone. You cant really make arrangements with Chet because he is a "word of mouth" style place and first come first serve.
Any questions you have can be answered here.

[Legion]

Chet does not wish to be in any guide books. Please respect this and do not continue to post his information on this or any other site.

Legion

[Driver8]

I stayed at Chet's twice and I think he's cool with being mentioned on WB, which is a DB, not a guidebook, with due respect.

[HighLiner]

Chet's is a great stop. It's a short walk from the bus station and the shuttle folks only charge a modest price for a ride to the trail. I stayed there last fall to end a hike and last month to start another. Great memory. Chet's is the gateway to the White's and Franconia! HighLiner.

[Jack Tarlin]

Chet prefers to operate "under the radar" and really likes it when folks find out about his place by accident. I agree with Legion that we should help him keep it that way.

[Driver8]

Chet prefers to operate "under the radar" and really likes it when folks find out about his place by accident. I agree with Legion that we should help him keep it that way.

Thanks for the follow-up, Jack. Dr. Spice at TJ - http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=432950 - just posted that Chet's moving to VT and will set up a hostel there. Meanwhile he's hoping to sell his place in Lincoln to someone who will keep the hostel going.

[Mr Breeze]

I stayed at his place last year. Definitely a great place, and great guy as well. So what is new about the hostel? With the exception of the new bunks, his terms as far as staying are the same as they were last year.

[Jeff]

So what is new about the hostel? With the exception of the new bunks, his terms as far as staying are the same as they were last year.

This thread was started in 2007....new then!!!

[cmccullick]

Thanks for the follow-up, Jack. Dr. Spice at TJ - http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=432950 - just posted that Chet's moving to VT and will set up a hostel there. Meanwhile he's hoping to sell his place in Lincoln to someone who will keep the hostel going.

Any follow up on this?Does anybody know if he ended up moving or if the hostel is still open?

[Jeff]

Any follow up on this?Does anybody know if he ended up moving or if the hostel is still open?

Chet remained in Lincoln, NH and has been open every year since this thread started. Cannot say about 2017 but am guessing he will continue to open his door to hikers in Lincoln.