Packages
In & Out
For couples & BFFs
Book a room + we'll spot you the next morning in Pictured Rocks!
Our most popular package! Book a room for the evening and the following morning, we will assist in spotting your car at the end of your hike and drop you off at your starting trailhead.
Hike back to your car!
Package for 2, starts at $159
(Ask us about our Bookend Option if you need a room at the end of your hike)




Hiker Trash!
For the through hiker!
We'll fetch you from the trail & bring you back the next day!
For the Through-hiker looking to get off the trail to resupply, renew, and regenerate!
We will fetch you from the North Country Trail and bring you back to the hostel where you will enjoy a roof over your head, laundry services, a hot shower, and more! We will bring you back the following morning.
Package starts at $169 for two.




The Jet Setter
For those flying into the yoop and need logistical help.
Airport pick-up & drop-off, lodging, and trail support
Fly into Marquette or Escanaba, and we will pick you up at the airport, bring you to the lodge for a good night's sleep in your very own private room with a private bath! The following morning, we will spot you on the trail.
At the end of your hike, we will fetch you and bring you back to the hostel. The following day, we will bring you to the airport.
$599 for two persons
Discount for shared or dorm rooms




Bus Station Blues
For those travelling by bus into the yoop and need logistical help.
Bus station pick-up & drop-off, lodging, and trail support
Take the bus into Newberry and we will pick you up at the station, bring you to the lodge for a good night's sleep! The following morning, we will spot you on the trail.
At the end of your hike, we will fetch you and bring you back to the hostel. The following day, we will bring you to the bus station.
Staring at $349 for two persons






The Slackpacker
For dayhikers


North Country Trail spotting
Helping you with NCT logistics


Emergency Pick-ups
For non-injury rescues


The Total Package
Name it, we will quote it
Other Services
Contact:
Owner, Thomas Funke
Currently lives overseas in the off season with a +8hr time difference.
Please send a WhatsApp or email.
Phone number only works if I am in the USA. If we really need to talk, I will call you.
WhatsAPP: +1 386 227 7768
Phone +1 386 227 7768 (message service only)
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EMAIL: hikerhostelgermfask@gmail.com




Funke is the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & 50 Hikes on the NOrth Country Trail.
Funke is the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & 50 Hikes on the NOrth Country Trail.
