Getting Worried

[Mother Natures Son]

Earlier this month, the folks that now run the Iron Master's hostel (CPC) had a big fund raising effort. I never heard how the wine & cheese party went. This had me wondering "if" they raised enough money to open the hostel this coming summer. Who want to place any bets if they ever open?

[Lone Wolf]

no biggie if it don't open. hikers don't need it

[Wise Old Owl]

I disagree LW, not as famous as the Doyle but almost as old and an intergrated pit stop on the trail, because its a Hostel it's most likely listed in Hostel books all over the world.

[10-K]

There is a great campground with hot showers a short walk from the hostel.

[Spirit Walker]

The hostel may not be a necessity for AT hikers, but the building has a terrific history. It would be a shame to lose it. The first time I stayed there, in 1988, it had just been completely refurbished. I was the only hiker staying there and the hosts were busy elsewhere, so I had the place to myself. It was a bit more homelike than it became in later years. I could imagine what it had been like to live there in the years just after the Revolution and then again prior to the Civil War when it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. I really enjoyed having that contact with the past. $100,000 is a lot of money to find in this economy, but I hope they do manage to raise it.

[K.B.]

If the Iron Master Hostel closes, will the half gallon ice cream challenge be trail history too?

In 2007 Iron Masters was closed the day (mid-week) we got there too.

[Lone Wolf]

If the Iron Master Hostel closes, will the half gallon ice cream challenge be trail history too?

no. the store is state owned and serves the campground

[Wise Old Owl]

The Iron Master Hostel is Closed.

[DavidNH]

no biggie if it don't open. hikers don't need it

Why because they didn't serve alcohol?

This hostel was a great place. I don't recall there being any other hostel near by.

David

[Lone Wolf]

Why because they didn't serve alcohol?

no, because there's plenty of woods before and after the place plus you couldn't check in til 5. and there's a campground too

[Panzer1]

If the Iron Master Hostel closes, will the half gallon ice cream challenge be trail history too?

From what I hear, ice cream doesn't even come in half gallons anymore.

Panzer