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Youth Hostels Association, (YHA). A
registered charity founded in Britain 1930 to
promote knowledge and care of the countryside
by providing cheap overnight accommodation
for young people on active holidays (such as
walking or cycling). Types of accommodation
range from castles to log cabins. YHA is a
member of the International Youth Hostel
Federation, with over 3 million members and
5,000 youth hostels in 58 countries. YHA
membership is open to individuals of 14 or
over (or 5 if accompanied by an adult). There
are 260 hostels in England and Wales. In
addition to basic accommodation, YHA provides
sporting activities including climbing,
windsurfing, hang gliding, and horse riding.
In the US, the American Youth Hostels
provides information, equipment, trips, and
accommodation for hiking, biking, skiing,
canoeing, and horse-back riding for people of
all ages.