How much does it typically cost to do the trail these days assuming moderate outlays for hotel accomodations, eating out etc?
An acquaintance said her hike in 95 cost about 3,500 including a short stay in a hospital and motel time for Lyme's Disease. She said the average guess then was about $1 per mile or $2200 but it could be done cheaper and had been done with much more.
When Uncle Earl ( earlshaffer.com ) hiked again in 98 he got thru the Smokies on about $36 ... he and his situation was unusual .... people tripping over themselves to offer him food n stuff. Doubt if he spent more than $400. Earl lived far from the mainstream and off the grid.
This is no reflection on Cannibal or anyone else ... everyone hikes their own hike and that's the way it is and should be. Cannibal, I scanned your journal and given some of the problems, you done real good. Best to you.
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