The Sawtooth Wilderness--- Day Hikes and Much More
Jack Schempp/Jerry Bernardini
July 19 - 27, 2008
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
The Sawtooth Wilderness--- Day Hikes and Much More
Leader Jack Schempp
Co-leader Jerry Bernardini
Stanley, Idaho, 60 miles north of Sun Valley
July 19 - 27, 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
Possible day trout fishing and/or overnight expedition or rafting options
Max 16
$ 1440
$ 500 from Boston
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
Have either of you led this trip
Jack Schempp -----Trip cost recalculated 25 Sept 07, no change required
47 Arbor Drive, Providence, RI 02908
jschempp1@msn.com
Home 401 331 4553
Work
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 Rockies 2000-2007
Teton Yellowstone 2007
Utahs Canyons 2006
Extensive hiking in the West
Jerry Bernardini
1896 Middle Road, East Greenwich, RI, 02818
jbern9@cox.net or jbern@gmail.com
Home 401 886 4735,
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 6/08
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:
JS Spent a week hiking & scouting the area, 7/07

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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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 19 - 27, 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
Day hikes extending into the mountainous Sawtooth Wilderness paradise, 300 lakes
known for trout fishing., wildlife, alpine meadows, jagged mountain profiles. outstanding
rafting on the famous Salmon River, room in Stanley, 6400 ft, suroundeed by
mountains, layed back village. Hiking at 6000-9,000 ft
.Modern hotel, 2 per room, viewss, convenient village location.
Prepare Breakfast & Mountain lunch, dine out at interesting local restaurants with
possible barbecue one night
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
Day use fishing lincense
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Bring the old fishing pole, optional
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
For strong intermediate hikers
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
A Ranger at the Red Fish Station may provide a presentation. Presentation by fish &
wildlife naturalist will be sought.
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
Will this trip require a tour
operator or guide service
during part, or the entire
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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:
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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 19 - 27, 2008
use a registered and insured river outfitter. see attached.
Sawtooth adventure company, www.sawtoothadventure.com
enclosed
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
additional insured?
This company will submit information after the seasons is over in a few week. tThere are
three other companies in town that offer the same service. I will obtain information from
mre than one.
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
Some small streams must be forded.
Response
We are avoiding higher water season. Fording will be restricted shallow, mild current
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
red state
Response
avoid discussion of gun control
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Well maintained paved & dirt roads
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Hikers must have verifiable moutain 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 carry cell phones. We hike within a few miles of roads. There are 4 ranger stations in
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
the area.
documentation, distance from
emergency services
We carry first 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?
Not applicable
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
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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 19 - 27, 2008
There is an emergency clinic in Stanley as well as a volunteer fire & medical emergeny
service 208 774 2222
The nearest hospital is Wood River Medical Center in Sun Valley, 60 south 208 774
3565
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?
the local resort hotel requests a deposit 30 days prior to arrival: cancelation , with full
refund 14 days prior to arrival.
30 days prior to trip
$500
$50 plus plus any charges that would increase expense to other members of the group
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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