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 Some
people spend a Winter in Alaska just to say they
have. Others stay here because of the fun, camaraderie and low price.
Some actually have Winter wonderland fun and enjoy the loooong nights.
We all enjoy the chance to see the spectacular Northern Lights like
you see on the background. What will your reason be?
During
the off-season (Mid-September through Mid-May) we offer monthly
and weekly bed space at highly reduced prices. We still have the
Hostel going, but Winter Community allows you to stay a long time
and its very affordable. It's a classic example of communal living.
We share in keeping the place clean happy and safe. We often have
sit down dinners together and watch TV or play games or go out together.
Please note that not everyone can join Winter Community. That may
sound a little harsh at first, but living together in the Winter
requires "get along" type people and people who willingly
share in the work. 
What’s
Required to Spend a Winter in Alaska at Spenard Hostel International
If
you want to stay in Winter Community, you first fill out an application
and stay a week. During this time you and we decide whether you
fit in well. If it looks like a good fit, then you are in. There
is a small deposit. And, in addition to rent ($265 and up) you are
required to do a small daily housekeeping chore and can complete
a 4-hour chore each month lowering your rent cost. These chores
are what keeps the place up and the price down and helps keep the
old Hostelling spirit alive.
Winter
Community is not for everyone, but to many of us we'd never want
to stay anywhere else. And we have folks who come back year after
year.... I guess that says something. Contact
us if you would like more information.
Bill
A Madsen, Proprietor
Spenard Hostel International
2845 W 42nd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone/Fax: 907-248-5036
Email: Stay@AlaskaHostel.Org
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