St. Moritz Ski Holiday
Ken Samoylenko/Karen Deady
March 2 to 11, 2007
APPLICATION TO LEAD AN AMC MAJOR EXCURSION
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1. SUMMARY INFORMATION
A) Trip Title:
St. Moritz Ski Holiday
B)
C)
D)
E)
Ken Samoylenko
Karen Deady
March 2 to 11, 2007
Downhill and XC Skiing
Leader:
Co-Leader(s):
Dates:
Type of Trip:
F) Participants: (not counting leaders) Minimum: 14
Advertised Cost: $2,395
Total # of days:
10
Maximum: 18
2. TRIP DETAILS
A) Executive Summary: Brief outline of trip and trip activities.
The trip will be to the beautiful Engadine Valley of Switzerland. This area has an extensive xc
trail system (approx 100 km) and is home to the famous Engadine Marathon. Most of the trails
are groomed and patrolled. For the downhillers there are 6 major ski areas to choose from. Main
activities, of course, will be xc and downhill skiing. Optional activities may include winter
walking and and sightseeing. We will also provide information on local history, culture, and
environmetal situation
B) Accommodations: Please describe your plans for accommodation(s).
We'll be staying at the attractive three-star Pontresina Sporthotel (80 rooms) which is
conveniently located near shops, tea rooms, and other hotels. The frequent inter-village buses and
ski bus stop just down the street and the Pontresina train station is a 5-minute walk down the hill.
Nearby are the Pontresina XC Ski Center and the start of several beautiful XC ski trails are just a
short walk away.
The Pontresina Sporthotel has newly renovated rooms, all with private bath; a piano bar and
large lounge on the first floor where we meet for drinks before dinner, a beautiful fitness center
overlooking the mountains featuring a sauna with aromatherapy, whirlpool, steam bath,, and
solarium, and a fine dining room. You can see pictures of the Sporthotel on the internet at
www.pontresina-sport.ch
We've reserved double rooms, each with private bath, telephone, and TV. If you're traveling
alone, we'll match you with another participant to share a double room. There are a few single
rooms available, but they require a single supplement.
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C) Meals: Please describe your plans for meals.
The hotel food is above average in quality and preparation. Full buffet breakfast includes
juices, fresh fruits, cereal, muesli, milk, yogurt, outstanding regional breads, cheeses and
coldcuts, jams, tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Every evening we’ll have a five course dinner
(appetizer, soup, salad buffet, main course, dessert). An alternate “wellness” (vegetarian) main
course is available if ordered at breakfast time.
D) Permits: Does the trip require special permits (required on all U.S. federal lands
No
E) Equipment: Does the trip require special/technical equipment?
Just regular ski equipment and clothing
No
F) Pre-trip activities: Do you plan to get your group together before the major excursion for
an activity or social event?
No
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G) Conservation/Education/Recreation:: Given that the AMC Mission Statement is as follows
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation
organization. We promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails
of the Appalachian region. We believe that the mountains and rivers have an intrinsic worth and also
provide recreational opportunity, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the
region. We encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that
successful conservation depends on this experience. We fulfill our mission through the three
interconnecting pillars of the AMC: conservation, education, and recreation
How will this major excursion meet this mission of conservation, education, and recreation?
For examples, please see <http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/mission/>
G)
Conservation: Discussion and viewing of Swiss recycling and forest conservation
practices, and hydro electric energy policy.
Education: discussion of Swiss history, viewing historic architecture, and visiting folk and art
museums.
H) Outfitters: Will this trip require an outfitter?
No
Name:
Safety record:
Liability insurance:
Emergency response:
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3. LEADER INFORMATION
A) Contact Information:
Leader:
Constantine (Ken) Samoylenko
Address: 256 Thoreau Street
Concord, MA 01742
Home Phone: 978 369-3409
(home)
(e-mail)
(work)
(home)
(e-mail)
(work)
Co-Leader: Karen Deady
Address: 256 Thoreau Street
Concord, MA 01742
Home Phone: 978 369-3409
Co-Leader:
B) First Aid Training
To lead a Major Excursion, you must have current CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or
its equivalent at the time of your trip.
Leader:
CPR: Nov 2006
WFA: Nov 2006
Other:
Co-Leader:
CPR: Nov 2006
WFA: Nov 2006
Other:
If CPR and/or WFA certifications will expire before your trip starts, describe your plans
for re-certification:
We registered for a Solo course on May 6-7. 2006. We will also renew our CPR certs.
C) Leader Experience and Training
New Leaders: If you are a new leader or co-leader, you must have submitted the form
“Application to Become a Major Excursions Leader”.
Experienced Major Excursions Leaders: Please list below the last three trips you have led for
the AMC including destination, type of trip (backpacking, skiing, etc.), 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.
1. St Moritz 2006
2. St Moritz 2005
3. Co-leader St Moritz 2004
Others: Zermatt 2004, Utah 2005
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D) Scouting:
Have you or your co-leader led this trip before or traveled in the area?
Yes
H)
Leader went on the same trip since 2002. Assisted the then co-leader with downhill group by
leading the more advanced people, thus freeing the then co-leader to stay with the slower
group. In 2004 he was the co-leader on this trip and co-leader was one of the participants. In
2005 and 2006 he was the leader and co-leader was co-leader.
E) Special Experience:
Are any special skills or experience on the part of the participants required?
No
F) Couples:
Do the Leader and Co-leader have a significant personal relationship?
Yes
Cancel, if possible, without financial loss or try to find substitutes before the trip. Ask capable
participants to take over
4. RISK ASSESSMENT
Please assess the risks/hazards of your trip. Carefully consider each area of risk and how it
may affect your trip with specific potential hazards. Then, devise a plan to attempt to prevent
each hazard and to respond to it if it becomes necessary.
A) Climate/Terrain
Potential Hazards: Usual risks of accident, avalanche, etc. in skiing in high mountains
Response:
Careful safety instruction in advance. Team cooperation stressed.
Nearby shelter at lift stations and inns.
B) Foreign Countries
Potential Hazards: Not a problem. Switzerland is stable. Most Swiss speak English.
Response:
Leader speaks German
C) Transportation
Potential Hazards: Usual chance of bus/auto accident on narrow, winding snowy mountain
roads.
Response:
Employ large, commercial Swiss bus transport co., Masse Transport.,
experienced in Zurich-Pontresina route.
D) Participants
Potential Hazards: Chance person can't handle downhill trails. Chance of accident, heart
attack or stroke, flu, diarrhea, altitude sickness, etc.
Response:
Employ experience and traning to solve the problem
E) Other
Potential Hazards:
Response:
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5. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Please use as much detail as
possible and attach additional sheets if necessary.
A) Emergency Communication
Most Swiss speak some English. Leader speaks some German. Phones located at all lift
stations and inns. We carry Emergency phone numbers and get REGA alpine rescue insurance
for downhill skiers
B) Evacuation
Tripmate Emergency Medical and Ecacuation insurance, in addition to regular ski patrol
capabilities. Will evac to hospital in St. Moritz or to Berne or Zurich if specialized facilities
required
C) Medical Care
Local medical care is excellent, for usual illnesses, ski accidents, and beyond. Doctor's office
around corner from hotel in Pontresina. Hospital in nearby Samedan and St. Moritz.
Before you leave for you trip, you will need to provide a list of participants and their
emergency contacts in case something happens to someone in the field as well as an itinerary
with phone numbers (where available) in case something happens at home.
6. COST INFORMATION
A) What deposits are will be required from airlines, hotels, outfitters, etc. (and when):
Hotel deposit 50% required 1month in advance.
B) What is the latest date for you to cancel and get a full refund? :
for hotel. 2 months in advance for Swissair seats reserved.
One month in advance
C) What is the value of the deposit you will require of the participants?
$ 500
D) What will be your cancellation policy for the participants?
I) Refundable Amounts, if cancellation is received in writing by the dates below, are:
J)
K) Date of Cancellation
Replacement Found Replacement not found
L) Up thru Nov 15, 2006
$450
$450
M) Nov 16 to Dec 31, 2006 $1000 + ticket
Jan 1 – Feb 1, 2007
$1000 + ticket
$500 + ticket
$200 + ticket
E) Will trip run if minimum participant count not met?
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7. PRIVATE TRIPS
Are you currently (up to and including the time frame of this proposed trip) leading trips that
are “private,” i.e. not sponsored by the AMC?
No
8. AMC OUTDOORS INFORMATION
Please see <http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/info/Trip_Notice_Rules.html> for the current rules
and schedule for submitting notices for AMC Outdoors. E-mail both the long (150 words
maximum) and short form (50 word maximum) trip announcements to goeke@space.mit.edu ,
preferably in plain text format, at the same time you submit the trip application. Although the trip
notices travel a different route to the Committee, it helps to have the notices on the web site when
the trip is reviewed.
It your trip notice is somewhat preliminary at this time, that’s OK. You have plenty of
opportunity to change it before the publication deadline. If you don’t want to have the first (long)
notice appear at the normal time – see the above referenced rules – include your special request
in the body of the e-mail containing the trip notices.
After you trip is approved, please check your trip announcements as posted on the Major
Excursions web site: http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/ ; we cut-and-paste directly from this site
to AMC Outdoors !
9. TRIP PROPOSAL AND APPROVAL PROCESS
Trips cannot come before the Major Excursions Committee for approval unless the application is
completed and received two weeks prior to MEC meetings for review. The ME Leader’s web site
has the Handbook and all required forms: http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/handbook/ . As a
minimum we need:
 This application form
 A detailed trip budget/costing form
In addition the following are helpful during the review process, but need only be submitted after
your proposal is accepted:
 50 and 150 word notices for AMC Outdoors
 Trip prospectus – without application forms
Finally, we need to have on file at Joy Street (again, after proposal acceptance)
 A filled out Confidential Medical Form for leader and co-leader
 Copies of first aid certifications for leader and co-leader
We will accept snail mail applications, but electronic forms are preferred. Please save and
forward your electronic documents with the following naming convention:
Leader’s Last Name, Trip destination, Trip Activity (if applicable), Trip Start date.
For example: Zukroff-New-Zealand-Hiking-12-03-Application.doc
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Email should be sent to both of the following two addresses:
Stacia Zukroff, Major Excursions Committee Chair at mecchair@amcboston.org
Heidi Reilly, AMC Travel Programs Coordinator at hreilly@outdoors.org
Or, if you unable to send electronically, please mail a single hard copy to:
Heidi Reilly, Appalachian Mountain Club
Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-523-0655, x356 (voice) 617-367-8878 (FAX)
10. CONCLUSION
By turning in this proposal, you are agreeing to the following:
I have read the Major Excursions Leader Handbook and I agree to follow all policies and
procedures of the Major Excursions Committee and the Appalachian Mountain Club in
preparing for and conducting my major excursion.
Questions? Contact Stacia Zukroff at mecchair@amcboston.org or 781-648-5503. She can put
you in touch with an experienced MEC mentor who can help you with trip planning.
LONG FORM AMC OUTDOORS NOTICE
FOR July/August, 2006 ISSUE
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TRIP NAME: ST. MORITZ XC AND DOWNHILL SKI HOLIDAY
DATES OF TRIP: March 2 to March 11, 2007
TRIP NUMBER:
LEADER: Ken Samoylenko
CO-LEADER: Karen Deady
Thrill to 7 full days of world-class skiing on 100 miles of groomed XC trails in the sunny Engadine Valley or down
six vast 12,000-foot mountains in St. Moritz and Pontresina. XC the beautiful Rosegg Valley or the Engadine
Marathon over lakes, through forests and picturesque Swiss villages. Downhillers can choose from endless
intermediate and advanced runs, connected by free ski bus. One downhill and one classic XC ski trip each day.
Also enjoy winter walks, swimming, museums, sleighrides, and nightlife. Stay at 3-star hotel with fitness center and
piano bar in nearby colorful Pontresina.
Cost $ 2395 pp, including air, chartered bus, private bath, copious breakfasts and dinners. For info: Ken
Samoylenko or Karen Deady, 256 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742, 978 369-3409, css82@columbia.edu
SHORT FORM AMC OUTDOORS NOTICE
TRIP NAME: ST. MORITZ XC AND DOWNHILL SKI HOLIDAY
DATES OF TRIP: March 2 to March 11, 2007
TRIP NUMBER:
LEADER: Ken Samoylenko
CO-LEADER: Karen Deady
Thrilling world-class skiing on 100 miles of groomed XC trails or six vast mountains in St. Moritz and Pontresina.
XC the beautiful Rosegg Valley or Engadine Marathon. Downhillers cruise endless intermediate/advanced runs.
Enjoy winter walking, sleighrides, nightlife. 3-star hotel, private bath, fitness center. $ 2395 includes air, bus,
breakfasts, dinners. For info: Ken Samoylenko or Karen Deady, 256 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742, 978 3693409, css82@columbia.edu
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