I did it the first year he did it. It was a great time, and a life changing experience. He had very skilled hunters there, but I agree it has gotten expensive over the years. Overall the lampers are great people most people that attend will have a good time
I taught at it last year and Ryan did a great job with it. I don't think it's for everyone but it definitely can help a guy in the right situation cut the learning curve by a few years. I know I've spent that much in a single year on gas for scouting.