True Cost of Adventure

A week-long mountain trip costs $1,500–$5,000 per person depending on destination and style. An international trekking expedition costs $3,000–$8,000. Here is the full cost structure broken down by trip type and budget level.

A week in the mountains costs $1,200–$4,000 per person for domestic US/Canada travel. Budget travelers who cook and stay off-resort can do the same week for $700–$1,200. Here is the full daily and weekly breakdown.

A 1–2 week backpacking trip costs $300–$800 per person with existing gear. First-timers buying gear spend $1,200–$2,500 total. Here is the trip cost broken down by destination — separate from gear acquisition costs.

Ski bag airline fees, mountain town restaurant prices, guide gratuities, and gear emergencies add $500–$1,900 to any mountain trip budget. Here are the costs that consistently blow mountain travel budgets.