I accidentally posted this over on CAMPSITES and Lean-tos ... it's after 2 AM, I'm stressing out over money and I can't locate a simple list of the prices of Hostels ... as well as the Hotels, Motels, etc, used by Thru Hikers anywhere. IS there a list somewhere? I don't need EXACT rates, but a general idea of the costs.
Has someone created a list of the rates charged by the Motels, Hotels, Resorts, B&B's, and Hostels on the AT? It would make a great Article for White Blaze, hint hint.
I am looking for inexpensive places to stay when I go into Trail Towns ... the Rate at the Long Trail is listed at $79 ... is that correct? And Highland Center is $77 with Dinner and Breakfast. I'm going to have to skip those places ... my income isn't sufficient. I have not 'saved' any money, I am planning to use my Social Security/Retirement AFTER expenses ... Somehow I thought living on the Appalachian Trail would be less expensive than sitting here in this bedroom. And I'll still have to pay 'room rent' while I'm gone. I will have $500 with a max of $600 available.
How do you do it? I think I'm going to run out of money before I run out of month.
If no one has a list already to post, I'll try to find time after I get to my Mom's the week before I leave to find the information online and in AWOL's guide. I was hoping to find a list someone else had worked up.
I'm stressing over this. Can you tell?
Thanks,
Coosa