A Parisian Walking Tour
Merri Fox/Pam Madigan
6/18-29, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
A Parisian Walking Tour
Leader Merri Fox
Paris, France
6/18-29, 2008
Hiking
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Co-leader Pam Madigan
Total # of days 12
Downhill skiing
Kayaking
Backpacking
Cultural
Road biking
Nordic ski
Mountain biking
Snorkeling
Other – please describe
Max 16
$ $3450
$
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
Merri Fox
115 North Road Harwinton, CT 06791
merri.fox@pw.utc.com
Home 860-485-1697
Work 860-731-5892
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/07
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 4/07
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.
Hiking, AZ, 4/06 16 participants
Mulitsport, Belize 11/06 15 participants
Walking, Paris 16 participants
Pam Madigan
12 School Street Medfield, MA 02052
pmadigan@verizon.net
Home 508-359-6789
Work 617-680-3393
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 6/07
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 11/07
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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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?
Merri led in 2005 and also visited in 2001 and 1998.
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Daily walks through the numerous cultural & architectural highlights of Paris, including
extended exploring of the masterpieces on display at the Musee d’Orsay & the Louvre,
window shopping along the Champs D’Elysees, a “sprint” or more sedate elevator ride
up the Eiffel Tower, strolling through the city parks/gardens & along the Seine River,
and grazing our way through the neighborhood cafes, brasseries, & markets. All meals,
except breakfast, will be at the cost of the participant. Leaders will select an area to stay
where there is a large variety of reasonable restaurants where English is understood, as
we will not take most dinners as a whole group. We do plan, however, to offer
participants the opportunity to eat in rotating shifts of smaller groups at restaurants of
leaders’ choosing, and to include an introduction to French language and culture. We
will also take at least 2 day trips outside of Paris, including visits to the Chateaux of
Versailles and Fountainbleu.
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
We are prepared to cover a lot of mileage on foot in order to fully explore the
tremendous variety of the city so we will be seeking active individuals, who are
moderately strong hikers/walkers for our trip.
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
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Double Occupancy moderately priced hotel (with private baths) in walking distance to
all major monuments and museums.
Breakfast included at hotel. All other meals participants are responsible for payment.
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:
Optional pre-trip orientation to be held approzimately 2 months in advance of trip
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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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departure.
As one of the cultural centers of the western world, Paris offers a cultural education
“plus-non”. In addition, we will go out of our way to explore how one of the most
densely populated cities of the world manages their numerous green spaces and the river
banks.
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:
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
n/a
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
Potential for rain
Response
Carry rain gear and umbrellas
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Political unrest, pickpockets, language difficulties
Response
Avoid problem locations and keep group together; warn group about how to protect
valuables particularly in crowds and on public transportation; keep anyone who is not
comfortable on their own attempting to communicate with (L) who speaks French.
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
flight delay possibilities
Response
provide detailed information on transportation to hotel
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Different skill levels, health issues, and personalities
Response
Divide group between co-leaders if needed, change room arrangements, and be clear in
prospectus and all communations that this is a group oriented trip and cooperative
behavior is needed.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
Political unrest
Response
see above under Foreign Country
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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 urge that emergency contacts be given itinerary and list of telephone numbers at
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
places of lodging. We will have with us at all times a list of emergency contact
documentation, distance from
telephone numbers as well as insurance information for all participants
emergency services
Cell phones and local calling cards. Leaders will carry standard first aid kit. In addition,
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
leaders will have moleskin for potential foot problems.
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Trip evac insurance plan
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Leaders will have lists of all local hospitals.
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.
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?
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
Club House:
Revised 7/15/2016
L does not normally put out ANY money until trip is fully booked with cash in hand
from participants to cover both hotel deposit and air. But in this case, we could be
putting down a 50% hotel deposit when we book, so there could be a situation where
someone would cancel when we only have enough cash in hand from them to cover their
airfare and the 50% of hotel, but not the final balance due for their hotel.
11/1/2007
Initial deposit is $1000 with registration. 11/1/2007 additional $1500 deposit. Final
balance due April 1/2008
$200
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Minimum participants 10. Leaders may run with less than this minium.
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E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
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amcexcursions@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
Major Excursions Trip Proposal Form, page 5 of 5