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"This is Ranger Ross.... I'm testing this guest book and review system to see if it works!"

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- Test Guest (Trail Name: Hikes Like a Turtle) on May 28, 2026

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"Best bunk house on the entire Continental Divide Trail. Super clean, fast WiFi, and hot showers. Highly recommend!"

- Gregory (Trail Name: Blaze) on May 26, 2026

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"Loved the off-grid solar power vibes. Natalie and Ross were incredibly helpful and my resupply package was waiting for me behind the dorm! Will stay again next time I'm on the CDT."

- Daniel (Trail Name: Sierra Wind) on May 26, 2026

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"House is well kept and has many amenities including shower, laundry and WiFi. Is well worth the price."

- Garrett Andrews (Trail Name: N/A) on Jun 23, 2025

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"Definitely a place to grab a hot shower and pitch a tent. Location is quiet. Everything in town is a bit spread out. Laundry is broken, but laundromat just down the street. Definitely in better condition than previous reviews. Cats are gone."

- Geared Up Adventures (Trail Name: N/A) on May 11, 2025

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"A true hostel. But the instructions on how to wash your sheets and use the amenities were clear. I’d never encountered naked cowboy art but it made my wife smile."

- Stephen Marsh (Trail Name: N/A) on May 06, 2025

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"What a nice surprise to find this great hostel on our way on the great divide mountain bike route. We loved the atmosphere there and the very friendly people, hikers and bikers that stayed there that night :) Thanks for this very nice, queer, open-minded place! Long life to Lava Flow!!"

- Margaux Bounous (Trail Name: N/A) on Nov 02, 2024

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"Left a rating without a comment."

- Farland Fish (Trail Name: N/A) on May 31, 2024

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"So happy to have found this place. Very clean and cozy. Detailed instructions for using shared spaces, etc (common in hostels) were easy to understand and clearly written. Very reasonable price and happy to have had a dedicated room for my wife and me (and access to shared bathroom, showers, and kitchen). Loved the affection from Frankie the cat! Also loved the eco-friendly features. Overall an excellent hostel!"

- Ted Weiss (Trail Name: N/A) on Apr 23, 2024

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"My saving grace following some car issues on a cross country road trip. Super cute and clean. Everything a self sufficient traveler needs and more. Hope to come back someday!"

- Callista Macpherson (Trail Name: N/A) on Mar 26, 2024

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"Super clean and incredibly easy checkin for a last minute spot. I love how much they implement the honor system."

- Sarah Chandler (Trail Name: N/A) on Dec 14, 2023

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"Left a rating without a comment."

- Anya Beale (Trail Name: N/A) on Oct 28, 2023

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"This place is awesome! Very clean, quite location, cute lil back yard to hang out and relax and the best "out door" showers!"

- Lori Martine (Trail Name: N/A) on Oct 17, 2023

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"Super nice spot and nice people! A true Oasis in the desert. Thanks for everything Green mountain gal and Ranger Ross!"

- Ian Johnson (Trail Name: N/A) on Aug 20, 2023

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"It‘s simple but got everything you need. Located right off the Historic Route 66. Ross describes the place well and it matched my expectations. You‘re expected to clean up after yourself (wipe down stuff, put used sheets in washing machine, sweep, do dishes, etc.) which is totally reasonable given the price."

- Simon Tännler (Trail Name: N/A) on Jun 16, 2023

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"Loved it"

- Ivan (Trail Name: N/A) on May 26, 2023

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"Super cool place for CDT thru hikers to rest!"

- The Unicycling Unicorn (Trail Name: N/A) on May 20, 2023