Winter entrance with skis and snowboards propped outside, glowing warm light from the moon.

Snow-covered cabin surrounded by tall pine trees with a person approaching in winter gear.

Snow-covered cabins at night with vivid green and purple aurora borealis filling the sky.

Kitchen and dining area with rustic green cabinets, wooden walls, large red dining table.

Dorm room with wooden bunk beds, navy blue mattresses, and wall hooks for gear.

HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel

HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel is a remote backcountry hostel on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North), surrounded by glaciers, icefields, and towering peaks in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Built for experienced adventurers, this off-the-grid alpine shelter is a rugged base for summer hiking and glacier exploration, as well as winter ski touring and deep snowy solitude in a truly wild setting. Designed for travellers comfortable with backcountry hut travel, the hostel offers a stripped-back, off-grid stay with no running water or cell service. A simple indoor kitchen and lounge—with propane for cooking and heat—provides a warm place to cook, dry out, and rest after long days outside. Remote, raw, and unforgettable, it’s a stay that puts nature first. Stay at HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel and experience the Icefields Parkway at its wildest.