SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates 9/6-20, 2008
Best of the Desert Southwest
Leader
Dave Mihalek
Co-leader
Carl Rosenthal
Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Nat'l Parks, Humphries Peak
Total # of days
15
Hiking Yes
Backp
Nordi
Other
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Is this
Yes N
If yes,
If a pa
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
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?
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 m
eals
No
If yes
If no
previ
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
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.
Liability
Are they
Emergency response
Please describe the outfitters’ response plan in the case of an emergency.
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.
Climate/terrain
Trail conditions, river crossings, weather, wildlife (bears, snakes, etc.)
Potential hazards
Exposure to sun
Response
Strongly recommend and check on use of hat, sun screen, lip baln with
PABA
Foreign Country
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Potential hazards
Response
Transportation
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Potential hazards
Car rental
Response
Participants
Purchase loss damage waiver insurance
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Potential hazards
Response
Experienced hikers in good physical condition, ask participants to
contribute to the group having a good time in a safe environment
Other
Conditions unique to this type of trip
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
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language, documentation,
distance from 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.
Will be hiking in National Parks, will manage any accident scene, get
help from Park Rangers on trail or at Visitor Centers or local rescue service.
Helicopter evacuation available at Grand Canyon
Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-7771 for Grand Canyon & Humphries Peak hiking
Garfield Memorial Hospital
224 North 400 East, Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-8811 for Bryce Canyon
Kane County Hospital
Orderville, UT 84758
(435) 648-2775 for Zion
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Deposits
What deposits will be required by airlines, hotels,
tour operators, etc., and when?
Refunds
Airfare - Generally non-refundable
Phantom Ranch and Grand Canyon Motel $4,000
30 days
What is the latest date you can cancel and still
receive a full refund?
Participant deposit
$1,000
What are the initial deposit and
your schedule of payments?
Cancellation policy
What will your cancellation policy be for the
participants?
Minimum numbers
The AMC cancellation policy is based on the simple precept that your
cancellation shall not raise the cost of the trip to any of the participants or
the leaders. Therefore, if you cancel, your refund will be all that you have
paid, less expenses already incurred and future expenses which can not be
avoided. If you cancel and the trip still fully books, then your fees will be
refunded in full with the exception that, after airline tickets have been
purchased, you own the tickets and that part of the fee cannot be refunded.
Yes No If yes, please describe conditions:
Will you still run the trip if you do not get the
minimum number?
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings
Club House:
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
MEC Chair:
mecchair@amcboston.org