tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post6261642448478049495..comments2024-03-26T10:30:22.085-06:00Comments on Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies: Raising Tough Kids - Hilda Creek Wilderness TripTanya Koobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-59296777090962869172015-03-05T09:27:30.394-07:002015-03-05T09:27:30.394-07:00Hi Gerrard. I'm happy that you loved Hilda Cr...Hi Gerrard. I'm happy that you loved Hilda Creek. We love it too and are back for Easter this year. We find it very rustic and it gives us a backcountry experience that is easy to achieve with young kids. Hope you have fun again later when you go. Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-17836097994323801062015-03-05T09:26:05.895-07:002015-03-05T09:26:05.895-07:00Hi. I have gone through some of my comments and r...Hi. I have gone through some of my comments and realize I may have responded at one point with a different cabin in mind. Obviously tired and thought I was responding to a different story. As you indicate, there is no oven, only hot plate type stoves, and yes, no loft. Any mention I had of a loft in comments would have referred to the Elk Lakes Cabin. I wrote another story about that cabin as well with a similar title of "raising tough kids." I think you would prefer this cabin in the future as it is a bit more "comfortable."<br /><br />In the future, it is always recommended to check with the actual website, in this case, Hostelling International, for best information possible. I would prefer to be a source of inspiration only and not a "guide book" if you would. As for avalanche danger, Parks Canada would be able to give you that information as well and they should be consulted for the most up to date conditions so that your family can be safe. I merely provide my "opinions" and again am not a guide book or a trained professional. Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-45900998836372972782015-03-04T20:19:19.256-07:002015-03-04T20:19:19.256-07:00Hi Tanya, I made the original 'anonymous' ...Hi Tanya, I made the original 'anonymous' posts back in August and September (but certainly not the last one!). A group of us used my long held reservation and went to Hilda Creek this past weekend and had a WONDERFUL time. The weather was great, the scenery was great and having the hostel all to ourselves made the weekend so much more fun and enjoyable.<br /><br />I appreciate all the information you post on this website. It has helped my family and friends get out more winter and summer. Lastly, we enjoyed Hilda Creek so much that we've booked the whole hostel for another weekend later this year.Gerrard787https://www.blogger.com/profile/14313108762970361402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-71872998907359040502015-02-23T13:42:16.293-07:002015-02-23T13:42:16.293-07:00Anywhere above the hostel there is avalanche risk....Anywhere above the hostel there is avalanche risk. It's lower risk until you get to steeper slopes, but certainly not no risk. Anyone who backcountry skis in that areas carries avy gear and wears beacons from the moment the leave the car or the hostel.<br /><br />I would not have done that hike towards the Hilda Glacier without avy gear & training. Just not worth the risk.<br /><br />Also, there is no wood stove, no loft and no oven. Just one three burner propane stove. The wood stove was taken out long ago, and the heat is via propane heaters in the kitchen building and in the bunkroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-38796362081242410292014-09-21T16:29:53.180-06:002014-09-21T16:29:53.180-06:00There is no avalanche risk (to my knowledge) at th...There is no avalanche risk (to my knowledge) at the hostel itself or in the immediate area. We also hiked up towards the Hilda Glacier from a trail behind the bathrooms and felt it was safe. However, if you want to get on Parker or Hilda Ridge to do skiing or snowshoeing, there is avalanche danger.Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-31337945377835879662014-09-21T00:16:25.241-06:002014-09-21T00:16:25.241-06:00I meant to ask how much avalanche risk is at Hilda...I meant to ask how much avalanche risk is at Hilda Creek? I'll check with Parks Canada too but the more info the better!<br /><br />Thanks . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-30116880041812778742014-08-19T21:18:15.926-06:002014-08-19T21:18:15.926-06:00So happy to hear that you've booked a trip to ...So happy to hear that you've booked a trip to Hilda. Have a great trip! Let me know how it goes. Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-40415792749260273812014-08-19T19:10:45.582-06:002014-08-19T19:10:45.582-06:00Thanks for the info. Have booked Hilda Creek hoste...Thanks for the info. Have booked Hilda Creek hostel for a weekend next February and am looking forward to staying there already!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-47160486456074153362014-08-17T12:14:47.459-06:002014-08-17T12:14:47.459-06:00Can you tell me how good the heating system is and...Can you tell me how good the heating system is and are pots/dishes/cutlery already there? Lastly, is there an oven or only stove top cooking? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-22870353960133526502014-04-21T08:39:49.818-06:002014-04-21T08:39:49.818-06:00As far as you are able to. But I'm a planner ...As far as you are able to. But I'm a planner so I'd say that for anything. If you can do it 6 months in advance, you'll feel safer in knowing you'll get a spot. Long weekends will fill up faster as will weekends in ski season (feb/march).Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-65470401282531219872014-04-21T00:03:32.638-06:002014-04-21T00:03:32.638-06:00How far in advance do you recommend booking for th...How far in advance do you recommend booking for this hostel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-33400170382164730482014-04-16T15:33:55.158-06:002014-04-16T15:33:55.158-06:00Thanks so much. Thanks so much. Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-62013717354039185162014-04-16T15:33:42.887-06:002014-04-16T15:33:42.887-06:00Thanks Linda. It is amazing to be able to access ...Thanks Linda. It is amazing to be able to access wilderness with so little effort. We love our hostels!Tanya Koobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420195832939118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-47359060452194875902014-04-15T11:50:35.222-06:002014-04-15T11:50:35.222-06:00Great recap. The Canadian Rockies has so much to o...Great recap. The Canadian Rockies has so much to offer and I love that you put that out there.Skyline Canadahttp://www.skyline.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890065673266941779.post-87807388779378329482014-04-12T22:18:56.193-06:002014-04-12T22:18:56.193-06:00That looks amazing! What a privilege to be able to...That looks amazing! What a privilege to be able to access real wilderness like that - and it's great that you're taking advantage of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472679540116848716noreply@blogger.com