St. Moritz Ski Holiday 2008
Karen Deady/Len Weiss
March 7 to March 16, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
St. Moritz Ski Holiday 2008
Leader Karen Deady
Co-leader Len Weiss
St. Moritz/Pontresina Switzerland
March 7 to March 16, 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 20
$ 2695.00
$
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Min 14
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
Karen Deady
256 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742
karen.deady@alumni.tufts.edu
Home 978 369-3409
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 05/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 02/09
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.
Co-leader St. Moritz Ski Holiday 2007
Co-leader St Moritz Ski Holiday 2006
\Leader Far Hills Inn XC Ski Trip 2005
Leader/Co-leader, Numerous overnight trips for AMC 40+
Len Weiss
46 Hawthorn Road, Brookline, MA 02445
lenweiss@rcn.com
Home 617-277-8403
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 04/07 (will renew before the trip)
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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Karen Deady/Len Weiss
March 7 to March 16, 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?
Karen was co-leader on this trip in 2006 and 2007 leading the xc group. Len was a
participant in 2005.
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
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 world famous Engadine
Marathon. It also has 4 major downhill ski areas. Main acitivity will be xc and downhill
skiing. Options are winter walking and sightseeing
We will be staying in the 3 star Pontresina Sporthotel. Frequent buses and trains connect
to all the ski areas.The hotel has a spa and wellness room and a cozy piano bar for apres
ski entertainment
Breakfasts and dinners will be provided by the hotel and are included in the trip cost.
Lunches will have to be purchased by the participants
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
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:
Conservation: discussion and viewing of Swiss recycling and forest conservation
practices, hydro-electric energy policies
Education: discussion of Swiss history, viewing historic architecture, visiting folk and art
museums.
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.
March 7 to March 16, 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
Usual risk of accident, avalanches, etc in skiing in high moutains
Response
Careful safety instructions in advance. Team cooperation stressed. Nearby shelter at lift
stations and inns
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Not a problem. Switzerland is stable. Most Swiss speak English
Response
Common sense
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Usual chance of bus/auto accidents on narrow, winding, snowy mountain roads
Response
Employ large, commercial Swiss bus co., Masse Transports experienced in the ZurichPontresina route
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Chance a person cannot handle downhill trails. Chance of accident, heart attack or stroke,
flu, diarrhea, altitude thickness, etc
Response
Employ experience and training to solve these problems
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
Most Swiss speak English. Phones located at all lift stations and inns. We carry
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
emergency phone nos and get REGA alpine rescue insurance for downhill skiers
documentation, distance from
emergency services
None. Will rely on ski patrol capabilites
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
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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.
Medevac 100 accident and evacuation insurance provided by AMC for all participants
and REGA helicopter evacuation for severe and critical cases (downhill skiers only)
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?
50% hotel deposit required by the hotel 60 days before the trip
Local medical care is excellent for usual illnesses, ski accidents, etc, Doctor office near
the hotel. Hospital in nearby Samedan and St. Moritz
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Two month for the hotel , Airline tickets are non-refundable. Two months before the trip
$1000 upon application. Balance 3 months before the trip.
Full price up-front for airfare usually purchased when prices are favorable.
Airline tickets, once purchased, are non-refundable. Participants can negotiate with
airline. Balance refundable before the hotel deposit of 50%
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
This is a popular trip and we had no problem filling it in previous years.
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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