ORIGINAL: lnester
If an outfitter promised heated wall tents, then they better damn well provide that. What the hell else are you paying for besides food? However, even in a wall tent setup, I would bring a 0 degree bag at least. You can never be too warm in the mountains. As for game, well that's always a crap shoot, so I don't think you can fault the outfitter. My $0.02.
I agree with you on a heated wall tent. I don't know how many more times I can admit to this very critical logistical error. And take full responsibility for it. You do pose a very important question: "What else is being paid for besides food."
Here is the breakdown:
Total cost for the trip: $11,500 (8 Days)
Client 1: $2500
Client 2: $2500
Client 3: $2500
Client 4: $4000
Clients 1, 2 and 3 paid for a Supplied Camp plus a cook (Deluxe Camp / No Guide)
Client 4: paid for a Supplied Camp, plus a cook (Deluxe Camp / WITH Guide)
A typical Supplied camp is $1500 - $2000 per hunter.
We charged the hunter with a guide $187.50 / day for 8 days. We pay our guide $150.00 / day.
Again I have nothing to hide here.