Yosemite Day Hikes08
Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
Sept 13-21, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Yosemite Day Hikes08
Leader Jack Schempp
Yosemite National Park
Sept 13-21, 2008
Hiking
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Co-leader Roger Scholl
Total # of days 9
Downhill skiing
Kayaking
Backpacking
Cultural
Road biking
Nordic ski
Mountain biking
Snorkeling
Other – please describe
Trip Price revised Sept 25, 07, Change +10.00
Max 16
Min 14
$ 1430.
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 200-$400 Raised Trip cost to $1430 on 10 Oct07from $1353
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
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 Dr, Providence RI 02908
jschempp1@msn.com
Home 401 331 4553
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: Apr 08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: June 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.
Canadian Rockies Day Hikes 2001 - 07
Teton/Yellowstone Day Hikes 07
Utah Canyons Day hikes 06
Extensive hiking in West
Roger Scholl
23 Patton St, Rochester, NH 03867
Rscholl@outdoors.org
Home 603 674 5909
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: Mar 08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: Mar08
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.
Revised 7/15/2016
Major Excursions Trip Proposal Form, page 1 of 4
Yosemite Day Hikes08
Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
Sept 13-21, 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?
Roger has hiked there. I will hike there in April
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Accommodations
Please describe your plan for
accommodation(s)
RevisedWe plan to arrive at Oakland airport and drive vans to Yosemite. Initially We
will hike the shorter signature trails in the Valley and near Gracier Point then move on to
the longer hikes as the group adjusts to the elevation. At that point we may devide into
two groups to offer a choice of shorter and longer hikes outside the valley.
Our plan is to stay initially at a hotel in the Yosemite valley where we can take
advantage of the shuttle and close proximity to many trailheads. The last few days will
be spent at a hotel that provides space to allow us to relax & enjoy post hike sunset views
and ambiance with improved access to Mariposa Grove and other non Valley
destinations.
We will prepare our own breakfast and lunch as well as a few dinners. We will dine at
selected restaurants the capture the local flavor.
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
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
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:
There are three major visitor centers with live programs and interpretive exhibits and
visual aid, The Park is alive with natural and historical: groves to giant sequoias, pioneer
history center, sunset and star gazing shows.
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
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Yosemite Day Hikes08
Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
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.
Sept 13-21, 2008
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
Lightning
Response
Watch the weather, hike early, get off the mountain, separate and kneel on an insulator
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
none
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Roads are good, there are free shuttles to reduce the hazzards of driving in heavy traffic
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Require active Intermediate hikers with mountain experience
Response
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 will communicate by cell phone.There is a emergency medical clinic in Yosemeite
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
Valley.
documentation, distance from
emergency services
We carry standard fist aid equipment
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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Yosemite Day Hikes08
Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
Sept 13-21, 2008
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.
Not applicable
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?
Hotels may require one night payment with reservation. They normally allow
cancellation with full refund 7 or 14 days prior to date of use. We will check this policy
carefully.
Valley Medical Clinic can handle big and small emergencies 24 hours/day.
209 372 4637
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
31 days before the first day of the trip. Therafter a $50. cancellation fee, if a qualified
replacment can be found.
. $500
We will refund to the extent that there is no additional cost to other trip members.
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
Revised 7/15/2016
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