The Notch Hostel

The Notch Hostel Affordable shared and private rooms just one mile off Exit 32 (Lincoln/North Woodstock/Kancamagus Hw
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Whether you’re hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, or kayaking, make the Notch Hostel your White Mountains basecamp.

As a q***r Mexican immigrant, Sparkle, the long-distance hiker who is currently attempting to hike a border-to-border si...
06/01/2026

As a q***r Mexican immigrant, Sparkle, the long-distance hiker who is currently attempting to hike a border-to-border single-year triple crown (plus some), says she is hiking to spread a message of joy and positivity. “Under the current administration, every part of my identity is being attacked … it’s about giving people something to hope for,” she said in a recent interview with .co. Along the way, Sparkle is raising money for causes she cares about, including protecting immigrant rights.

Sparkle is currently hiking northbound on the Appalachian Trail section of her journey and recently stopped by the Notch Hostel, headquarters of Summits in Solidarity. She got in late and had to leave early, but still managed to take this photo and catch up with Notch manager Sarah. The two have been in contact for a while--they were paired up through , a program supporting new LGBTQ thru-hikers with experienced mentors.

Like Sparkle, Summits in Solidarity also raises money for organizations that support immigrants, such as the Maine Association for New Americans (MANA) and Khmer Maine, as well as other racial justice and outdoor access programs led for and by communities of color. To support Summits in Solidarity's hike-a-thon, visit summitsinsolidarity.org/donate.

Help Team Notch log 606 miles and raise $10,000 in a single day for Summits in Solidarity! This community hiking challen...
05/27/2026

Help Team Notch log 606 miles and raise $10,000 in a single day for Summits in Solidarity! This community hiking challenge takes place on Saturday, June 6 in Crawford Notch, with routes and mileage goals for all experience levels. Not sure where to start? Philip Carcia will be lapping Mount Willard from 4 AM to 4 PM, and community laps with Phil will take place at 8 AM and 2:30 PM.

Participants will also have the chance to win raffle prizes from Arc'teryx, Patagonia, REI, and more. Join Team Notch as we hike together in support of outdoor access and racial justice programs. Register for free at www.summitsinsolidarity.org/events.

Found more photos of the Notch hamily Utah trip that are too good not to share 🤠1. Serena and Pearl, probably discussing...
05/22/2026

Found more photos of the Notch hamily Utah trip that are too good not to share 🤠

1. Serena and Pearl, probably discussing which side of the water to stay on so as not to run out of space to walk.
2. Molly bravely descending into Young's Canyon.
3. Pearl was obsessed with the wildflowers. This one is a Winding Mariposa Lily.
4. Serena putting her feet up in Red Breaks Canyon.
5. Even the road walks are awe-inspiring!
6. But they are hot. We found this tree and took advantage of the shade.
7. Coolest gas station I've ever seen.

Looking to immerse yourself in thru-hiking culture in the White Mountains this summer? Apply to join us at The Notch for...
05/20/2026

Looking to immerse yourself in thru-hiking culture in the White Mountains this summer? Apply to join us at The Notch for a week or two through our Cultural Exchange Program!
Participants stay in a bunk or campsite at the hostel while helping out during peak season—making beds, pulling weeds, flipping laundry, or showing hikers around. It’s a hands-on way to be part of the community, with plenty of time to get out and explore the mountains yourself.
Past participants call it a fun, budget-friendly way to stay and play in the Whites.
Dates available: August 17 - September 7. Come for as little as three days, or as long as two weeks.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/acumEGoHp2vudEDp8

05/16/2026

Will steal Phil’s mail to fundraise for Summits in Solidarity!

This is your last chance to get 2-for-1 raffle tickets. Every single ticket purchase directly supports our hike-a-thon fundraiser benefiting local racial justice and outdoor access organizations. 100% of proceeds are donated.

Enter to win a free pair of shoes, a pack, an or jacket, a head-to-toe kit, a pack, a pair of , a day of guiding with , or a download!

Head to https://hikeathon.summitsinsolidarity.org/2026/Raffle and use the promo codes below at checkout to claim your discount.

PROMO CODES:

Hyperlite Waypoint 35L Pack • $380 value
• HYPERLITE50

Burgeon Tuckerman Hardshell Jacket + Highlander
Hoodie • $510 value • BURGEON50

Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket • $500 value • ARCTERYX50

Smartwool Head to Toe Hike Kit • $240 value
• SMARTWOOL50

TUBBS BOA Flex RDG Unisex Snowshoes • $200
value • TUBBS50

International Mountain Climbing School Package • $260 value • IMCS50

HOKA Shoes of Your Choice • $185 value • HOKA50

Burton Sidehill 25L Pack • $130 value • BURTON50

FarOut Guide of Your Choice • $75 value • FAROUT50

Don’t miss it. Grab your tickets before the sale ends Sunday at midnight, support a cause that matters, and put yourself in the running for some incredible gear.

Enjoy a few more photos from the Notch ladies’ mud season Hayduke hike 🌵1. A quiet moment at camp in Canyonlands, just b...
05/14/2026

Enjoy a few more photos from the Notch ladies’ mud season Hayduke hike 🌵

1. A quiet moment at camp in Canyonlands, just before sunset. This was the calm before the storm — once we crawled into our sleeping bags, the wind started whipping so hard I thought all our gear might blow away. (Thankfully, it didn’t)
2. Serena got to put some of her climbing practice to use
3. Morning light in Dark Canyon
4. The person Molly becomes in the desert
5. Yucca flower in bloom
6. Pearl carrying her sleeping pad through a slot canyon because it made her pack too wide to squeeze through

Looking back at these photos just a couple weeks removed, I’m struck by how small we look in such a wide open landscape. It’s a lovely, humbling feeling, and one that already has me wanting to return to the desert. 💛

‼️ Raffle Alert ‼️ This raffle prize is for one pair of HOKA shoes, with the winner able to choose any pair available on...
05/14/2026

‼️ Raffle Alert ‼️ This raffle prize is for one pair of HOKA shoes, with the winner able to choose any pair available on HOKA’s website. Now through Sunday, raffle tickets are 50% off with the promo code HOKA50, so get your tickets NOW.
 
From daily miles to long trail days to everything in between, this is a chance to step into a pair of shoes built for comfort, performance, and adventure.
 
The raffle runs through June 30, with 100% of proceeds going directly to our fundraiser in support of racial justice and outdoor access. We’ll be sharing details on how to enter throughout the campaign, and winners will be drawn live on Instagram Live.
 
Huge thanks to HOKA for supporting Summits in Solidarity and helping us raise money for racial justice and outdoor access.

The hikers are here!!! We've had NOBO hikers trickling in ever since we reopened on May 1st. They are hardy and resource...
05/08/2026

The hikers are here!!! We've had NOBO hikers trickling in ever since we reopened on May 1st. They are hardy and resourceful after their early starts and months of big mile days. It's been a damp spring here in the White Mountains with ice and a monorail still present above treeline on trail.

Here's Half n Half eating a bag of rolls on a zero day after doing our slackpack (though he decided to take his full pack) from Kinsman Notch to Franconia Notch and Turtle+Pippi Longstockings ready to hike on after drying out their gear that had been wet for 3 days. See you at basecamp!

"My last few days on trail were filled with everything good about Virginia: the AT hiker community, lots of wildlife sig...
05/05/2026

"My last few days on trail were filled with everything good about Virginia: the AT hiker community, lots of wildlife sights and sounds(check out the flying squirrel that visited my tent!), primo shelters with bear poles, and icons of the trail like the Rollercoaster.

Walking into historic Harpers Ferry felt like the ending of a solid chapter in my book. Even better, my parents were there to meet me! We celebrated my safe journey of 23 days and 275 miles before I headed back to the hostel, ready to host all the thru-hikers that I met, and many more, as they cross into our White Mountains home." -Sarah/Neutral

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