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JMT 2011 - Costs

Sep 05, 2011

Costs

Realistically you are talking £2K for this trip. I spent a lot on getting home at the end of the trail and some cash could be saved here.

Getting There

Return flights Newcastle - Heathrow - San Francisco - British Airways................. £990.11
Luckily I was able to stay with a friend who took me to Yosemite Trailhead............


En Route

Vermillion Valley Resort - Tralier rental plus meals plus some supplies........ $218.00
Reds Meadow Resort - Meal..................................................................... $25.00
Muir Trail Ranch - Fee for picking up food drop.......................................... $55.00


Getting Back

Accommodation - Lone Pine........ $70.00
Bus Lone Pine to Bishop........ $6.75
Bus Bishop to Mammoth Lakes............ $7.00
Private Shuttle to Reno Airport........ $225.00
Flight Reno to San Francisco........ $284.70
Admin Reno to SF........ $30.00
Baggage charge Reno to SF........ $25.00
Accommodation Reno Airport........ $113.34
Accommodation SF........ $140.00
BA Fees to change flight........ $512.00


Specialist Gear

Maps - JMT Mappack from Stanford Maps... £18.75
Bear Vault - bought from a US retailer £72.40


Grand Total

Total ($ converted to £ at 1.6)....................................................................... £1964.88
Total above excludes meals while travelling in the US and food for the trail.....


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