Hiking in Spectacular Southwestern Utah
Ralph Blumenthal/Jenni Blumenthal
May 2-11, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Hiking in Spectacular Southwestern Utah
Leader Ralph Blumenthal
Co-leader Jenni Blumenthal
Southwestern Utah
May 2-11, 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
Max 18
$ 1575
$ 350-450
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Min 12
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
Ralph Blumenthal
41 Stoney Brook Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733-1122
rblumenthal@comcast.net
Home 732-264-8482
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 12/08
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.
2/07, #0706,Snorkeling, Hiking And Unwinding At Cinnamon Bay, St. John USVI
3/06, #0611, Cinnamon Bay St. John; Pam Madigan, Leader, RBB, Co-Leader
2/06, #0608, Cinnamon Bay St. John
Jenni Blumenthal
41 Stoney Brook Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733-1122
rblumenthal@comcast.net
Home 732-264-8482
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 12/08
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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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?
May 2-11, 2008
We have received input from a number of leaders that have led AMC trips to this area
including Don Erbe, Merri Fox, and Erik Madsen. The leaders have hiked in the nearby
Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.
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!
Merri Fox has agreed to be a back-up. Merri led a similar trip several years ago and has
provided us excellent input to the planning of this trip. We have also reached out to
Clifford Gerenz, but he appears to be out of the country just now (6/13/07).
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
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This "moderate" hiking trip to spectacular southwestern Utah will include four-day stays
in both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Visits are also planned to nearby State
Parks including Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Kodachrome Basin. Daily hikes of 2-8
miles are planned to explore the rugged,unusual and beautiful canyon country and the
diversity of the larger parks. Time will be allowed to "smell the roses" and to enjoy the
wonders. Travel will be by leader-driven 12-passenger vans.
Comfortable medium quality motels and inns: 4 nights at both Zion and Bryce Canyon
National Parks and the last night in Las Vegas..
All meals will be included. Breakfast will be obtained at the motels. Lunches will be
prepared from grocery supplies purchased for the group. Dinners will be at local
restaurants.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
We have inquired of these parks if any special permits are required and have been told
no. This is consistent with information from previous AMC trips to this area. We will
verify the situation when entering each park and will obtain any permits that are needed.
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:
Participants will be exposed to the unusual topography, geology, flora and fauna of
southwestern Utah. The visit to each Park will begin with a stop at the Visitor Center.
Participation in Ranger talks and Ranger led walks will be included as schedules permit.
Hikes will enable the participants to see each area up close.
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TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
Will this trip require a tour
operator or guide service
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.
Yes
No
Please describe their services. If you are using a tour operator for the entire trip,
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
Heat stroke and sunburn; sudden floods in canyons
Response
Caution participants regularly to use sun screen, emphasize adequate hydration and bring
water on all day trips. Require sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks as appropriate.
Check with park rangers about the weather and suitability for the group of all trails.
Abandon any hike if the weather becomes threatening.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Not Applicable
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Driving accidents
Response
Volunteer back-up drivers will be screened and given safety instructions. Collision
insurance will be purchased.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Health and physical fitness
Response
Carefully screen application forms and medical records and regularly observe all
participants. We may divide the group between the leaders into a slower and a faster
group on longer hikes.
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 never be more than two hours from a paved road. We plan to use walkie-talkies
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
to maintain communication between the groups.
documentation, distance from
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emergency services
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
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.
May 2-11, 2008
We routinely carry a first aid kit.
Park Services and/or local emergency services and On-Call will be notified in the event
of any emergency.
Full service hospitals are in St. Georges, Kaneb, Cedar City and Panguitch Utah and of
course in Las Vegas. The National Parks have emergency treatment 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?
Motels and rental vehicles have not required a deposit. Airline tickets will be arranged
as people sign up.
30 days for the various motels. Airline tickets will be purchased in participants name so
that they will become responsible.
$300 initial deposit. Balance of trip fee due by March 1. Participants will pay for their
flight tickets when the reservations are made.
From the prospectus: “Cancellations should not raise the cost of the trip to others. If
you cancel, the cost of the air ticket if it has been issued will not be refunded. Economy
air tickets are generally non-refundable. Those canceling prior to March 1 will receive a
refund of the other amounts paid less a non-refundable deposit and processing fee of
$100. Cancellations after March 1 will result in a refund only to the extent that a suitable
replacement can be found. Such cancellations will be charged a non-refundable deposit
and processing fee of $100 plus any costs incurred in finding the replacement. If a
replacement can not be found the entire trip fee is forfeited. AMC recommends that you
get trip cancellation insurance and information about such insurance will be provided to
you.
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:
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
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MEC Chair:
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May 2-11, 2008
mecchair@amcboston.org
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