Snowshoeing with the Cree in Ouje-Bougoumou
Lynne Zimmerman/Roger Zimmerman
April 14 - 22
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Snowshoeing with the Cree in Ouje-Bougoumou
Leader Lynne Zimmerman
Co-leader Roger Zimmerman
Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec
April 14 - 22
Total # of days 9
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
Snowshoe
Max 8
Min 6
$ 3220.00
Does it include airfare? Yes
$ Van 185.00 included, plus expenses [meals]
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
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
Lynne Zimmerman
14 Pleasant ave, Portland, ME 04103
mz@portlandmaine.gov or lynnesz@yahoo.com
Home 207-824-3763
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 1/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 11/08
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.
Sept 13 -23, 2006,day hikes,14 participants,Swiss Hiking
Jan. 2006, backcountry skiing, 12 participants,Yellowstone Ski
Feb. 2005, backcountry skiing, 14 participants,Yellowstone Ski
Alaska Backpacks, Hut to Hut in Dolomites
Roger Zimmerman
same
zimozimmy@yahoo.com
Home 207-824-3763
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 1/2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 1/09
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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Snowshoeing with the Cree in Ouje-Bougoumou
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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?
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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!
Betsy and Bob Goeke
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
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
Visit and tour native Cree village. Snowshoe approx. 4 miles to base camp. Day trips by
snowshoe. Carving, crafts, sewing in camp.
canvas tents
provided by Cree
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:
snowshoes, provided by outfitter if necessary.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Beginner level experience with snowshoes. Pre-trip meeting for anyone without
experience.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
see above
Education about the Cree culture, crafts, snowshoe skills, winter camping skills.
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.
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please describe why you will be using them rather than doing this trip on your own:
Guide service will provide transportation, and support through out the trip.
Mahoosuc Guide Service
info@mahoosuc.com
excellent
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $ 500,000.00
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
additional insured?
Phone contact available. Clinic 4 miles by snowmobile, Hospital 45 mins. by vehicle.
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
weather
Response
extra day in schedule
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
none
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
weather
Response
extra day in schedule
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
good physical condition, some experience with snow shoes and camping
Response
pre-trip meeting
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
Phone contact available. 4 miles from clinic by snowmobile, 45mins from Hospital by
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
vehicle
documentation, distance from
emergency services
First aid supplies will be carried
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
by snowmobile to village . By vehicle to Hospital.
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
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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.
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Clinic 4 miles by snowmobile. Hospital 45 minutes by vehicle. I will get the names and
phone numbers of these facilities.
The Healing Center 418-745-3901
Centre de Sante de Chibougamau 418-748-2678
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?
400.00 by Guide service
Feb. 14
Initial deposit of $400.00. Feb. 1 payment $1000.00, March 1 payment $1820.00.
Refund of all but deposit until Feb. 14.
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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