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Re: [at-l] newbie greeting
Jim Owen wrote:
>
> >one question, that i've really begun to be bothered by, is overall cost.
> >For as long as i've been interested, i've heard $1 per mile, and have
> >been planning accordingly. Lately i've been hearing things that lead me
> >to believe that i might not have as good of a time, let alone make it
> >with that figure. I will have a little breathing room, but should i
> >wait, save some more, and try again, when i have some more $?
>
> nater -
> The $1 per mile number has been floating around for a long time.
> You might want to save a little more. Ginny and I know people who
> have done the Trail on $500 or $800 - but it wasn't as good a trip
> as you're hoping for. A lot of people spend well over $3000 for
> the trip - mine was about $3300.
>
> Another aspect of this question - how much will you need to survive
> for the 3 to 6 months it'll take you to get a job and get settled after
> you finish?
>
> Walk softly,
> Jim
>
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Does the $1/mile include gear or only spending money?
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