"My time at the Wanderlust was hands-down one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life. Going in with the goal of opening my own hostel, the guidance from Amy and the hands-on experience I received there provided me the knowledge and confidence to open up the Fernweh Inn & Hostel in Fort Collins, even sooner than I had ever imagined. The immediate success of my hostel was directly related to my experience at the Wanderlust. Being fully immersed in hostel life is absolutely necessary in order to analyze and understand the in's and out's of this extraordinarily unique business. Learning from Amy and the rest of the fun-loving hostel crew in a completely gorgeous and special place like Gunnison was the #1 key to my success in opening the hostel of my dreams, inviting in thousands of incredible guests each year, having the best staff imaginable, and living the most unique lifestyle I've always wanted."

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-Kelsey Schwager