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Salida, Colorado, is located in South Central Colorado in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley. Simple Lodge & Hostel provides lodging for the Monarch Crest Trail, Salida Mountain Trails mountain biking system, Monarch Mountain Ski Area and whitewater rafting of the Arkansas River. There are fifteen mountains above 14,000’ and four wilderness areas surrounding Salida. While there is abundant snow in the mountains there is a year around sunny climate in the valley

Adventure begins where comfort meets nature. Explore the beauty of Salida while enjoying a relaxing stay at Simple Lodge & Hostel.

FOUNDER & HOST

Jillian

Since my first trip abroad as a teenager, I have had a passion for travelling the world and meeting people from every culture.

After serving in the Peace Corps in Mongolia, I moved to Colorado in 2017 to study and practice herbalism and nutritional therapy.

Salida became my perfect home, and the hostel became the ideal place to share my love for nature, music, travel, community and meaningful experiences.

I am grateful to welcome guests from around the world and hope you will truly feel at home during your stay.