AMC Crawford Notch

[Peaks]

The AMC has listened to Jack, and many others, and is responding.

I'm told that the old Crawford Notch Hostel will be reopened by Memorial Day. It's right next to the new Highland Center.

[TJ aka Teej]

Super news, Peaks!

[DebW]

Bet this is to keep the smelly dirty hikers and trail workers away from the high paying guests at the Highland Center. A friend of mine did trail work with the AMC last fall with free lodging and meals at Highland. Most of the Highland guests appeared to be highly offended by muddy trail workers.

[Lone Wolf]

Don't understand why hikers, especially "thru-hikers" need lodging, cheap or otherwise. Buncha whine asses.

[Mountain Dew]

Lone Wolf..... You don't understand the need for hostels ? Maybe they aren't "needed" for a hike, but they play an important role. Some of my best memory's in '03 came at hostels. Cars aren't needed either , but I bet you own one. A computer isn't "needed", but you use it anyways. See my point ?

Took a wrong turn coming down off of Mt. Washington due to the terrible signs the AMC has on the trail and didn't get into P. Notch till dark. The people at the store there were really nice. They got me a ride into the Barn hostel because hitching wasn't an option in the dark.

[TJ aka Teej]

Posted to another thread:

The following is from an article in Wilderness Matters, the newsletter of the Maine Chapter, AMC, which went to press yesterday:

"The AMC will offer self-service, shared bunk accommodations for up to 16 people in the Shapleigh Studio building at the Highland Center, according to an announcement by Kevin Breunig, Director of Communications, Appalachian Mountain Club.
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"Breunig said the building is undergoing renovations to include showers, a pantry with refrigerator and microwave, and shared bunk space in two rooms.
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"An area outside would be designated for use of camp stoves, to comply with local fire codes. Rates will be similar to self-service hut rates and will include breakfast at the main Lodge.
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"Guests may purchase lunch and dinner separately.*The new self-service option is expected to be available by the end of June. *Members can call AMC reservations now at 603-466-2727."

[Tramper Al]

Yawn. It seems some people here claim to feel disenfranchised even at a cheap hiker hostel? Please, who are you kidding? There must be better use of your time than trying to paint the AMC as the next evil empire, ad nauseum, no?

That day- and thru- hikers have another option can only be great news. Actually, $23 is slightly less than what the old hostile cost ($18), plus breakfast. On my second visit to HC 2 days ago, as a day hiker, I had that huge AYCE breakfast for $7. Sweet.

And for the record, the HC isn't even on the trail. If you don't feel you can fit in with the other human beings there, just walk on by.

[TJ aka Teej]

Yawn. Actually, $23 is slightly less than what the old hostile cost ($18), plus breakfast.

Al, $23+ was just my best guess at the rate. The AMC message I quoted above only said "rates will be similar to self service huts and will include breakfast". As you know, Carter and Galehead are 23/25 dollars without breakfast. Are you a member? Perhaps you could call and find out what the rates will be?
Hope this helps,
TJ