It sounds like your buddy in Redding did his homework well. He's only about 3.5 hours from me. It's funny how you can drive halfway across the country and get a cheaper guided hunt than at home.
Those were the hunts they have left for 2008 listed on their website. I'd guess that there are more hunts available for 2009 and possibly some lower prices if the outfitter was called and told it was a husband & wife hunt. 2X1 hunts are usually a little cheaper.