Interested in Starting Hostel in NC/TN

[Appalachian Tater]

I have been thinking about this more and Mountain Harbor Bed & Breakfast with the hiker barn might be a better model than a straight-forward hostel. At least that way you're not relying on a bunch of $15 or $20 a night hikers for a few months a year to try to earn a living. Plus that is a fine breakfast spread they serve!

[Slo-go'en]

I don't see where there is any need for another hostel in that streach of trail. 20 years ago yes, but now there's one every 3-4 days apart. If anything, there are too many now.

A nice B+B in Manchester, VT with reasonable hiker rates would be nice...

[George]

A hostel that includes transportation in and out of a national park requires some type of vendors permit and insurance policy that means a lot of red tape this has been an issue with shuttles in shenendoah

[angewrite]

I don't see where there is any need for another hostel in that streach of trail. 20 years ago yes, but now there's one every 3-4 days apart. If anything, there are too many now.

A nice B+B in Manchester, VT with reasonable hiker rates would be nice...

Would never happen in Manchester. That's a high rent district and buinsnesses have no need or desire to cater to hikers.

I'd like to see one of the many ski areas do something...

[rafe]

A nice B+B in Manchester, VT with reasonable hiker rates would be nice...

Frank Sutton still in business? He had a nice place, back in 2002. I have no idea if he's still around.

[Jack Tarlin]

Tater's recent comment about Mountain Harbor (near Roan Mountain, TN) made a good deal of sense. This is a really great place.

[CaseyB]

Seemed to me like there was an abundance of hiker services GA----North.

[Lone Wolf]

Seemed to me like there was an abundance of hiker services GA----North.

correct. no more are needed

[CaseyB]

Business model gets all screwed up with all of the 'labors of love'. Folks got to pay the bills somehow. Wonder why these hostels seem to come and go (exceptions noted) so frequently?