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Explore Alaska and help at a hostel tailored to outdoor enthusiasts in the United States

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    * We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note we are a seasonal hostel and only open from May to September.

    Our hostel provides accommodations to travelers from around the world creating a diverse community where positive social exchange and friendships develop. We enjoy helping travelers explore Alaska and it’s surrounding glaciers, mountains, and backcountry. We are in a central location in Anchorage and walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and night life. This position is ideal for people who both love the outdoors and love meeting travelers from around the world. We have a wood burning sauna, sensory deprivation float tank, and bicycles to explore the surrounding trails.

    - Requirements:
    -Work hours are 5 hours every day 3 to 4 days a week. This gives you plenty of time on your days off to explore Alaska with other travelers. Minimum wage will be offered for every hour worked.
    - We provide a shared dorm room and breakfast.
    - Tasks include cleaning of the hostel and dorm rooms, welcoming guests and helping them with questions.

    come join our family!!!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Meet travelers from all over the world. Ideal for learning skills related to tourism, guiding, and interpersonal skills.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    - breakfast and accommodations included.
    - comfortable socializing and greeting guests.
    - desire to explore Alaska and share advice on local hikes, restaurants, and nightlife.
    - helping with general housekeeping; cleaning and preparing beds.
    - at least a 3 week commitment required

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have both camping and a small dorm style cottage next to our hostel with 4 beds, It is a shared space - cozy and comfortable.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and spend our time hiking, paragliding, and rafting rivers. We are happy to show you around or take you with us on hikes. You will have time every week to explore different parts of Alaska. We are not a party hostel but we enjoy socializing with kind spirits who also love nature and a positive community atmosphere.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have wireless internet throughout the hostel and a communal lounge downstairs. Our backyard also receives good WIFI with picnic tables.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a parking spot that can be made available on our hostels property.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 959934299192

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The image depicts a man sitting in front of a red tent in a mountainous area, with a mountain in the background and a blue sky above.
The image depicts a man standing with a bicycle in front of a building, with the words "Base Camp" written above the door.
The image depicts a living room with a brown leather couch, a coffee table, and a guitar leaning against the wall, bathed in natural light from the large window.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with white cabinets and countertops, featuring a sink, stove, refrigerator, and microwave, with a window offering a view of the outdoors.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a picnic table in a backyard, enjoying a meal together. The atmosphere appears relaxed and convivial.

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