Ballpark Estimate: $1,175 to $5,600 (plus airfare to Russia) The Caucasus Mountain Range rises up between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, dividing Europe (to the north) from Asia (to the south). Located in Russia, north of the main Caucasus Range, the two summits of Mt. Elbrus are inside European territory and, at 18,510 feet (5,642 meters) the western summit is thehighest … [Read more...]
Indoor Rock (Wall) Climbing – Prices & Cost
Ballpark Estimate: $175 to $635 (includes purchase of gear) WARNING! Learning to climb in an indoor gym does not adequately prepare you for outdoor rock climbing. Different gear and a very different and more complicated set of skills are required to climb outdoors. Do not attempt to climb outdoors on your own, even top-roping routes, without proper instruction! See What It … [Read more...]
How Much Does it Cost to Climb the Seven Summits
Ballpark Estimate: $130,000 to $220,000 Climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peak on each of the seven continents, was an idea invented in the early 1980s by Dick Bass, a wealthy, middle-aged businessman and novice climber. He accomplished this feat by hiring, at great expense, a succession of professional mountain guides, and completed his quest in 1985, when guide David … [Read more...]
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Vinson
Ballpark Estimate: $30,000 to $35,000 The view from the summit of Mount Vinson has been described as other-worldly. You are likely standing under an indescribably bright blue sky, gazing out at thousands of square miles of ice and snow, against the background of a curved horizon. At 16,050 feet (4,892 meters), Vinson Massif is the highest point in Antarctica, located about … [Read more...]
Learn How to Ski Jump – Equipment Cost
Ballpark Estimate: $400 to $1,500 (1st year – used gear); $1,300 to $3,000 (2nd year – new gear) Every four years, the Winter Olympic athletes show us the very best in skiing, skating, bobsled, luge, and more. But one of the most awe inspiring sports has got to be ski jumping. Wearing impossibly long and wide jumping skis, perched high on towering structures that have one … [Read more...]
Learn Scuba Diving – Lessons, Certification & Equipment Cost
Ballpark Estimate: $350 to $600 for training and certification If you consider yourself a true adventurer, you may enjoy exploring new places not only above ground but also beneath sea level. Scuba diving (or Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) is a popular sport that allows you to journey into the ocean’s depth and come face to face with all of the wonderful … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost to Climb the Carstensz Pyramid
Ballpark Estimate: $10,000 to $20,500 Located 4 degrees south of the equator in the Papua province of Indonesia, Carstensz Pyramid (elevation 16,023 feet) is the highest point on the Oceanic continent and one of the most remote of the Seven Summits. Papua is in the western half of New Guinea and the peak is part of the Lorenze National Park. In 1623, Dutch explorer Jan … [Read more...]
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Denali (Mount McKinley)
Ballpark Estimate: $1,225 to $6,850. Soaring to an elevation of 20,320 feet, the south peak of Denali (also known as Mt. McKinley) is the highest point in North America. The Aleut Athabascan people, native to Alaska, named the mountain Denali, meaning “the High One,” and it has been called one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Since 1903, more than 32,000 people … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost to Climb K2 Mountain
Ballpark Estimate: $15,000 to $30,000 (not including gear and clothing) In 1856, while surveying the peaks of the Karakorum Range in northwest Pakistan, Thomas Montgomerie spotted two gigantic, towering mountains and named them K1 (Karakorum 1) and K2. Most mountains are eventually given “real names” – after the original surveyor, a nearby location, a geographical feature, … [Read more...]
Maine Island Trail Guide – Cost
Ballpark Estimate: $100+ per day for guided tour A water-borne version of the classic hiking trails the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, New England’s Maine Island Trail extends from Kennebunkport, Maine to the Canadian border. Overseen and administered by the non-profit Maine Island Trail Association, the trail is well-loved by multi-week adventurers and day … [Read more...]
How Much Does White Water Rafting Cost – Prices
Ballpark Estimate: $100 to $150 per day per person Whitewater rafting can provide an exciting outdoor adventure for people of all ages and experience levels. Want to get your heart pumping faster? Looking for a taste of danger? If you feel most of home when you’re close to nature, running a whitewater river may be your dream vacation. No matter where you live or the level of … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost to Bike Across America Long-Distance
Ballpark Estimate: $2,500 to $8,600 While you won’t find crowds of people at your local bike store who have made this amazing journey, those who have will tell you it was a life-changing experience, and almost always a positive one. If you’re thinking of trying it out for yourself, talk to as many people as you can to get tips about training, preparation, what to take, the … [Read more...]
How Much Does Cremation Cost – Prices
Ballpark Estimate: $700 to $15,000 Although cremation was widely practiced since the beginning of recorded history, the advent of Emperor Constantine’s legalization of Christianity in 313 A.D. saw earth burials completely replacing cremations. It wasn’t until 1873, when a perfected cremation chamber was displayed at the Vienna Exposition that interest in cremation began … [Read more...]
How Much Does a Living Will (Advance Directive) Cost – Prices
Ballpark Estimate: Free to write your own living will; $250 to $500 to have one drafted by an attorney If you ever become seriously ill or injured and couldn’t communicate your wishes, wouldn’t you want to know that there was someone who could represent your medical preferences? That’s why it is so important to take the time to formalize your thoughts on a variety of serious … [Read more...]
How to Become a Wine Sommelier – Certification & Training Prices & Cost
Ballpark Estimate: $5,000 to $20,000 Does the thought of learning all you can about fine wines and tasting all of the different varieties sound like your ideal job? If so, then you may want to consider turning your passion into a career by becoming a sommelier. This enjoyable position, which consists of managing the wine in a restaurant, can be a rewarding and enjoyable … [Read more...]
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