Backcountry Hut-Hut Hiking in Bavaria
Phil Mecagni/Peter Fraunholtz
June 26 - July 6, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Backcountry Hut-Hut Hiking in Bavaria
Leader Phil Mecagni
Co-leader Peter Fraunholtz
Bavaria Germany
June 26 - July 6, 2008
Total # of days 10
Hiking
Downhill skiing
Kayaking
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Backpacking
Cultural
Road biking
Nordic ski
Mountain biking
Snorkeling
Other – please describe
Multi-day Hut-Hut Hiking
Max 10
$ 1450
$ 700-900
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Min 8
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Scouting
Phil Mecagni
157 Pond St Hopkinton MA 01748
pmecagni@hotmail.com
Home 508-435-5172
Work same
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 12/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 2/09
Please list the last three longer (5+ day) trips you have led for the AMC including
destination, type of trip, dates and number of participants. Feel free to list additional
trips you have led, particularly if they demonstrate experience related to the trip you
are proposing.
Ski to Skoki Banff NP Backcountry Ski Touring Feb 08 5 paricipants
Bike TuscanyItaly Bicycling Sept 07 10 participants
Ski to Skoki Banff NP Backcountry Ski Touring Feb 07 10 paticipants
Peter Fraunholtz
109 Williams St #4 Jamaica Plains MA 02130
fraunholtz@hudce7.harvard.edu
Home 617-983-2351
Work same
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 06/06
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 2/07
If you are a new co-leader you must submit an application to be a major excursions
leader or co-leader prior to submitting this application.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:

To lead a major excursion you must have current CPR and WFA at the time of your trip (or AWFA for all backcountry
trips). If you do not have the required level of certification at the time you submit your proposal or it will expire before
the date of your trip, you will need to make arrangements to recertify in a timely manner.
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Backcountry Hut-Hut Hiking in Bavaria
Phil Mecagni/Peter Fraunholtz
June 26 - July 6, 2008
Have either of you led this trip
before or traveled to this
area?
Languages
Does either the co-leader or
leader speak the local
language?
Couples
Do the leader and co-leader
have a significant personal
relationship?
Private trips
Do either of you lead trips that
are private - not sponsored by
the AMC?
Both will be leading the same trip this year
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Accommodations
Please describe your plan for
accommodation(s)
Meals
Please describe your plan for
providing meals
Permits or permissions
Does the trip require special
permits or permissions?
(required on many U.S.
federal lands and national
parks)
Special equipment
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Special experience
Does the trip require special
skills on the part of the
participant?
Pre-trip activities
Do you plan to get your group
together before the trip for an
activity or social event?
Conservation, education and
recreation
How will this major excursion
meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/
mission.cfm
Fly to Munich, take train to Alps. Multi-day hut-hut hikes in the Wettersteinngebirge
Range. Return to Munich , sightseeing one day, return to US,
Co-leader: Yes
No
Leader: Yes
No
Not applicable:
Yes
No
If yes, please list who has agreed to be your back-up in case one or
both of you need to drop out. This is required for approval!
Yes
No
If yes, please note that you cannot advertise AMC and private trips
together unless there is a clear distinction between the two in any marketing
materials you send out.
LOGISTICAL DETAILS OF TRIP
Hostels in Munich and Garmisch.
Hut in mountains
Eating out while in Munich and Garmisch
Hut provided meals in huts.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
We ran a hiking weekend at Harvard Cabin for this year's trip and plan todo the same
next year.
We will explore: the history of hiking in the Alps; the local flora and fauna; local
cuisine; local customs and festivals. Munich is replete with historic, artistic and cultural
opportiunities.
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
Will this trip require a tour
operator or guide service
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Yes
No
Please describe their services. If you are using a tour operator for the entire trip,
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during part, or the entire
trip?
Name of tour operator/guide
service
Tour operator website
Safety record
Please provide information
about their safety record.
Insurance
Do they have liability
insurance?
Emergency response
Please describe the outfitters’
response plan in the case of an
emergency.
June 26 - July 6, 2008
please describe why you will be using them rather than doing this trip on your own:
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
Maximum amt: $
Yes
No
RISK ASSESSMENT
Please assess the risks and hazards of your trip. Carefully consider each area of risk and how it may affect your trip.
Devise a plan to prevent each hazard and to respond to it if it becomes necessary. Please be very specific for each section
if applicable.
Trail conditions, river crossings, weather, wildlife (bears, snakes, etc.)
Climate/terrain
Potential hazards
Poor trail conditions
Response
Close contact with Weather Center; Adjust schedule
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
No imminent political concerns
Response
Germany is a stable country; Bavaria is a low crime area; extensive English spoken
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Rail or bus strike; road construction
Response
low risk - adjust schedule
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Good hiking conditioning required - 2000' elev gains
Response
screening for recent experience
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
Response
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Use as much detail as possible, and list any special
communications equipment you may need to ensure the safety of your participants. DO NOT LEAVE THIS SECTION
BLANK
We will carry local emergency numbers - huts have comm systems We'll mostly be a
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
day's hike away from roads.
documentation, distance from
emergency services
2 way radios will used.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Several bail-out routes are available to get us to roads where emergency response is
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
available.
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evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Medical care
Please describe the medical
care available in the area(s)
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
June 26 - July 6, 2008
Garmisch has numerous quality hospitals and care facilities.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Deposits
What deposits will be required
by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
Refunds
What is the latest date you can
cancel and still receive a full
refund?
Participant deposit
What are the initial deposit
and your schedule of
payments?
Cancellation policy
What will your cancellation
policy be for the participants?
Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
do not get the minimum
number?
None required at hotels and huts
n/a
$500 deposit required, $500 more at acceptance.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds to participants canceling from the trip will be
based on our ability to recruit replacements and/or adjust expenses. Cancellation refunds
probably won’t be returned until after the trip has been completed. Cancellations are
considered effective when a leader receives notification
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
Club House:
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
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