Magnificient Canadian Rockies Day Hikes
Jack Schempp/Ruth Jamke
July 6 - July 14, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Magnificient Canadian Rockies Day Hikes
Leader Jack Schempp
Co-leader Ruth Jamke
Canmore, Banff, Yoho, Jasper Parks
July 6 - July 14, 2008
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
Trip Cost recalculated 10-10-07
Max 16
$ 1350
$ 600-700
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
Jack Schempp
47 Arbor Drive
jschempp1@msn.com
Home 401 331 4553
Work same
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: April 2008
CPR
BLS
Expiration: June 2008
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.
Canadian Rockies2001 - 2007
Grand Teton Yellowstone 2007
Mt Baker 2005, Utah Canyons 2005
Ruth Jamke
96 Jenkins Rd
samjamke@verizon.net
Home 603 472 2576
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 5/08
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?
July 6 - July 14, 2008
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
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
A variety of scenic day hikes are selected to provide a cross section of the natural beauty
of the Canadian Rockies from Canmore to Banff, YoHo and Jasper Parks: high mountain
passes, glacier formation and melt down, huge lakes surrounded by snow covered
mountain peaks, major mountain lookouts, flowering alpine meadows, extraordinary
waterfalls
We use tw0 hostels and two hotels to reach prime destinations; one primative, one deluxe
We prepare our own breakfast & lunch. Dinner out
Yes
No
Park fee only
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:
bear spray. Several participants are trained 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:
In addition to study of glaciers, we hike alpine meadows and name wild flowers. We
often spot wildlife; deer, elk, big horned sheep, mountain goats, marmots and some times
moose or bears. We visit exhibits in Banff, Lake Louise, Icefield Interpretive Centers
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
Will this trip require a tour
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Yes
No
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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.
July 6 - July 14, 2008
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
Bears appear now and then.We conduct training in closing ranks and remaining calm if a
bear is sighted. We carry bear spray, we check trail status and stay away from trails
where bears have been sighted.
Response
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
none
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
The roads are paved and in very good conditions
Response
Drivers are fully insured.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
We screen for fitness and significant mountain experience, take frequent water and snack
breaks, watch out for sunburn, rest after hard grades
Response
,watch for signs of fatigue
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
None
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 generally hike within 2-8 miles from a park ranger station or a service such as a
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
camp ground, , hut or hostel to place our group within reasonable walking distance
documentation, distance from
emergency services
We carry cell phones which are operation at many locations within the park, first aid
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
supplies as well as paarticipant health records.
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
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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.
July 6 - July 14, 2008
Trails are well marked. We should be able to walk less than 5 miles to a road or trail
head if patient is ambulatory.
There is a community health center across from our hostel in Lake Louise and a large
modern, community hospital in Banff 403 762 2222 and in Jasper, Jasper Hospital 780
852 3344
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?
some hotel and auto rental firms require credit card numbers to make firm reservations.
one to two weeks prior to arrival
$500
Cancelation Fee $100. if cancelled within 60 days of departure. Then refund only in the
extent that cost to others on the trip are not increased.
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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