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The Edge Pub & Hostel is located in the idyllic mountain setting of Kimberley, British Columbia. The Edge is the favourite night spot of locals and tourists alike.

Open day and night the pub has an abundance of ways to keep you entertained, including sports on big screen tvs, pool tables, foosball, arcade machines, and darts, live music and karaoke, draught beer, bottled beer, ciders and coolers, and hard liquor as well as snacks and sausage rolls, etc!

And if you want to stay in the cheapest accommodation in town you can get beds in the hostel located straight above the pub from as little as $15ppn + taxes, or $20ppn + taxes in ski season.

The hostel has 2-bed to 10-bed dorm rooms as well as private rooms. All rooms have their own shower, bath and toilet and there is a common room with a kitchen and a free pool table. There is also free wireless internet.

Group rates are available for groups of 8+ people. Because the hostel is above a bar, minors are not admitted.

Call 250-427-7744 to book. Visit their Facebook page for more photos and information.

Hostel of the Week, July 21st to July 29th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

The Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest!

Ski Bums and nonskiers alike will find this video HILARIOUS!!!! Its worth taking three minutes and thirty eight seconds to watch if you love a well-done video and a good laugh. If you are a Ski Bum, you will definitely consider entering the contest.

About the contest (as found in www.powderhighway.com):

"One lucky Ski Bum will win a 3 Month Journey along the Powder Highway [a large area of mountainous British Columbia with a great many ski areas and ski operations including Alpine Ski Resorts, Backcountry Skiing, Heli-Skiing, Nordic Skiing, and Snow-cat Skiing areas]. The winner will also get Free Lift Tickets at all of the Resorts, 15 days of Heli and Cat Skiing, Accommodation and Transportation provided. This place has long been a haven for Ski Bums from around the world. We're sharing that adventure through the experiences of one person - the Ultimate Ski Bum. No agenda, no job, just snow, mountains and a road that links it all together.

Create your own entry video (90 seconds max) that explains why you should be chosen to be the Ultimate Ski Bum. Entry submission details are below. Entries MUST have a YouTube link to your Video Entry to be eligible."

Check out the video for more details and a good laugh.

Feature of the Week November 10th to 15th 2009
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada