OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[Morrigoon]

That's an amount that can be managed

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

We base the costing of common expenses on an overall average. For example, the total cost for all sites for all nights becomes a lump cost spread evenly over all participants. It is based on an average of four persons per site.

And like NA said, $18 per site per night is dirt cheap.

Since the sites are not done by advance reservation and people may want to spread out if we have that possibility, I think that people or groups should be responsible for their own site fees. That way, I can choose 5 nights at $18 if I want or split the cost with another person, group, vehicle or whatever.

It also keeps the mess of accounting down to a per campsite transaction.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

It also keeps the mess of accounting down to a per campsite transaction.

It also means the person collecting all the funds needs to arrive early enough to get all sites and also set up stuff in each site to "reserve" it until everyone else gets there.

That's precisely why I'm not volunteering.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Anyway, I'll add a "Things to Do" page to the Wiki so folks can plan hikes or other activities. I'll find out more about the horseback info and add the hiking trail info too.

oooh, never been on a horse. sounds fun.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

oooh, never been on a horse. sounds fun.

I believe if you're over 200 pounds, you'll have to ride a mule. (Not saying that you are or anything, but just a warning note.)

[Disneyphile]

Heh. In that case, I'll need a clydesdale.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Then, we need to collect funds prior to going and one person pay for all sites once they get there.

If someone wants to organize that, great.

If persons pay for individual sites on their way in and I know about it (it is recorded), it all works out in the end.

That is, as long as no one has a problem with me handling the accounting.

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Another thing to watch for are the fruit stands on the Highway 180.

There are gay bars with no stools?

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

If persons pay for individual sites on their way in and I know about it (it is recorded), it all works out in the end.

But, it still requires that person to get there early (probably before 10am), and set up gear at each site.

[Not Afraid]

The other thing to account for when budget planning is the per vehicle charge to get into the National Park - $20 per vehicle for a 7 day pass.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

If persons pay for individual sites on their way in and I know about it (it is recorded), it all works out in the end.

That is, as long as no one has a problem with me handling the accounting.

Is there really a need to do any accounting except between people who are sharing a campsite? The only accounting that really needs to be done with through a person at a campsite and the national Park Service.


OH! And, since no one travles with a checkbook any longer, it might behoove you to bring one along. It's much easier to slip a check for the correct amount into the envelope than to try and have exact change.