So the last HI related hostel we have stayed at was in Fernie called Raging Elk Hostel.
I was a big fan of Fernie, both the town and the hostel. Huge shame about the Mountain though – I will try to review that later. Fernie is a great Hippy town, with some great places to eat be it cheap or expensive. The Hostel is right next to the Greyhound (a nice change from Banff where it is miles away). Note: The Eastbound bus to Vancouver/Nelson etc leaves at 3am. Everything is in walking distance, and the facilities are great. They have a whole floor below the hostel with Huge Screen TV, huge common area and big kitchen. The Bunk beds were not the most comfortable but hey they are bunk beds! The bar/café has some great staff that were very helpful and the Rib night was very good. These Ribs were like Dinosaur bones and very tasty. The Ski bus also leaves from just across the street!
I would recommend this hostel as it was very convenient.

great place to stay to set up stuff like long term accomodation! can be loud like any hostel but super down to earth and awesome facilities!

We were very pleased with our stay at the Raging Elk. The name itself (and the rates) drew us to the place and we didn't regret our decision. Though we were in the minority age-wise (middle-aged couple with three teenage kids), the twenty-something denizens welcomed us warmly. Great play room and the pancake breakfast was a real bonus for a family of five. Our family room was basic but completely adequate. I would definitely return again.

The location is great, and the huge free kitchen was awesome for storing and cooking whatever you want to eat. But there is no one working the front desk fter midnight, and no respect for a "quiet time" at night. There were loud parties in the sauna at 4 am, and my roomates kept leaving the room lights on at night! the place was fun, if you dont expect to get any sleep...