Wilderness Season Pass

Make this winter one for the books

Canada’s Rocky Mountains are a totally different world come winter. Once the snow falls, everything becomes quieter, calmer… and, yeah, colder. All you need is some cozy clothes and a warm place to spend the night and this winter wonderland becomes your playground, with cross-country ski trails at your doorstep, crisp night skies bursting with stars and new friends gathered around a mid-winter bonfire.

7 months of unlimited stays in the Rockies

HOW IT WORKS:

With a Wilderness Season Pass, you can stay at any participating HI Canada Wilderness Hostel as much as you want from November 1st to May 31st. You'll also get 20% off stays at HI Banff, HI Jasper and HI Lake Louise between Sundays and Thursdays.

When you purchase your pass using the options below, you'll be emailed your pass information. After making a reservation, please have this emailed pass information available upon check-in (printed or saved as a screenshot on your fully charged phone, as not all hostels have wifi or electricity), along with the photo ID associated with your pass.

Pass Perks

  • Unlimited stays at these HI Wilderness Hostels in the Rockies:

    • HI Kananaskis
    • HI Castle Mountain
    • HI Mosquito Creek
    • HI Rampart Creek
    • HI Beauty Creek
    • HI Athabasca Falls
    • HI Maligne Canyon
    • HI Nordegg

  • 20% off member rate at HI Banff, HI Lake Louise and HI Jasper (Sunday to Thursday)
  • Includes a complimentary Hostelling International one year membership

Price

  • Early bird pricing starting Sept. 15th until Dec. 1st, 2023: $315 plus tax
  • Regular pricing from Dec. 2nd, 2023: $350 plus tax

To Reserve

  • Call Central Reservations at 1.866.762.4122
  • Please have your Season Pass number ready
  • Reservations are required & subject to availability and blackout dates (winter hours may be in effect)
  • You will be required to present your ID card used to purchase the pass upon check in

To Purchase

Contact our central reservations office to purchase your pass.

1.866.762.4122

As part of its mission, Hostelling International provides safe, comfortable and affordable accommodation for travellers. The HI Wilderness Season Pass is for outdoor enthusiasts who wish to explore and experience the Alberta parks in winter. This pass is not valid for lodging people working in the area.

Valid from November 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
Closing and blackout dates apply. Seasonal and weekday closures apply.
Valid on dorm beds only and subject to availability.
Stays up to 6 nights in a row.
Standard reservation and cancellation policies apply.
Reservations are required and can be made up to three weeks prior to arrival.
Pass is non-transferable and non-refundable.
The pass cannot be combined with other offers.

You can view the complete list of terms and conditions by clicking here.

Get to know the participating hostels

HI Maligne Canyon Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Sauna
    Sauna
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Sauna
    Sauna
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
    Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Library
    Library
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided
  • Free wifi
    Free wifi

HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel

Kananaskis, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry room
    Laundry room
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free Coffee
    Free Coffee
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Campfire pit
    Campfire pit
  • Tourist Info
    Tourist Info
  • BBQ
    BBQ
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Nordegg, Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel

Nordegg, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Tourist Info
    Tourist Info
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge