I was reading that Everest expeditions can cost up to $65,000, talk about expensive.
You said -- "I was reading that Everest expeditions can cost up to $65,000, talk about expensive."
Yeah, it sure is -- and that is a sport for the rich and famous, I would say.
But, in Oregon we've got the best of it, with the mountain being so close to Portland. One of these days that might not be a benefit if it blows up like Mt. St. Helens (and it's rumbling, too). And there is a hot spot up there, near the top that never has ice or snow on it.
In the meantime, though, we can go up there for a measely few dollars and be back down again, ready for work the next day. And if you don't want to "climb" the mountain (not very much "climbing" actually), you can just go up to Timberline Lodge and look out the window, or play around in the snow around the lodge.
There are mountains all up and down the Cascade Range in Oregon. So, there are others to choose from, too.
Regards,
Star Traveler