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HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

Ice Field Parkway, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Really friendly folks and perfect wilderness feel with some nice comforts. *GORGEOUS Location! * SAUNA! * Glacier fed stream * Volleyball (I saw the court but didn't use) * Communal Campfire * Communal Kitchen * The most immaculate outhouse I have ever seen! It was brand new, had solar panels to light the area and hand sanitizer. The setup certainly... More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights and did some day ski-touring from the hostel. The location is excellent, in the middle of the mountains with a heap of options of places to go. The hostel has a big kitchen and common room. The bunk rooms are not overly large, but there weren't a lot of guests and the manager spread... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

This hostel is inviting. Has a nice creek running along side it. Nice common area. Bunk beds are ok but if you are over six feet tall you will feel cramped. They have a sauna hut which I didn't try but heard good things about. Otherwise it is part of the HI group and stays are affordable and rustic. I... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

I stayed here as part of a Moose Network tour, and was wary of a wilderness hostel with no showers etc being offered. However, it was the best stay of my trip, and really gave me memories forever. As a group we spent the night in the sauna, jumping into a glacial river and then 'smores round the camp fire.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

My husband and I traveled by motorcycles through Jasper, Banff and Kooteney. On a particularly cold night, we decided to "splurge" and stay in a hostel instead of camping. This was my first wilderness hostel, and I thought it was delightful. It's in a gorgeous spot well away from the road and right on a lovely stream. The substitute host... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2010
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2009
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Address: Ice Field Parkway, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
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Ranked #8 of 20 Speciality lodging in Banff

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