Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman / Lynne Zimmerman
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip check all that apply
2/15 to 2/24/08
Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
Leader Roger Zimmerman
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
2/15 to 2/24/08
Hiking
Co-leader Lynne Zimmerman
Total # of days 10
Downhill skiing Kayaking
Backpacking Cultural Road biking
Nordic ski Mountain biking Snorkeling
Other – please describe
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Max 14
$ 2950.00
$
Min 12
Does it include airfare? Yes No
Leader name Roger Zimmerman
Leader address 14 Pleasant Ave., Portland, ME 04103
Leader email lynnesz@yahoo.com
Leader phone Home 207-824-3763 Work 207-775-1221
Wilderness first aid training
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WFA AWFA WFR Expiration: 1/2010
CPR training
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CPR BLS Expiration: 1/2010
Prior leading experience 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.
Trip one Yellowstone X-C 2006 14
Trip two Yellowstone X-C 2005 14
Trip three Yellowstone X-C 2004 14
Other related trip experience extensive backpacking, mountaineering, backcountry skiing
Co-leader name Lynne Zimmerman
Co-leader address 14 Pleasant Ave., Portland, ME 04103
Co-leader email
CPR training*
Prior leading experience lynnesz@yahoo.com
Co-leader phone Home 207-824-3763 Work
Wilderness first aid training* WFA AWFA WFR Expiration: 1/08 will renew
CPR BLS Expiration: 1/09
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.
Scouting Yes No If yes, please describe below:
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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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Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman / Lynne Zimmerman
2/15 to 2/24/08
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? for the past 20 years
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!
Bob and Betsey Goeke
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.
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?
Backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park. Stay in Lodges. Eat in Lodge
Dinning Rooms. Daily skiing including remote and ungroomed trails, variable terrain. double occupancy rooms in Lodges includes breakfast and dinner excluding alcoholic beverages. Lunch on your own. includes group happy hour.
Yes No If yes, please describe below:
Permit as Temporary Guide required. Application has been made to National Park
Service
Yes No If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you will ensure that people know how to use it: backcountry ski equipment.Participant questionnaire part or application.
Yes No If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe how you will ensure that the participant has this experience? previous x-c ski experience. lessons offered on trip by Roger, certified PSIA level 3 nordic instructor
Yes No If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Conservation, education and recreation
How will this major excursion meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/ mission.cfm
Yellowstone is a National Park with outstanding opportunities for wildlife viewing; learning about Geology, winter ecology, snow conditions, etc. Naturalist talks and visitor centers available.
Will this trip require a tour operator or guide service
Yes No
Please describe their services. If you are using a tour operator for the entire trip,
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Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman / Lynne Zimmerman
2/15 to 2/24/08
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? please describe why you will be using them rather than doing this trip on your own:
1 day on trip to Canyon.
Chris Lyness, manager of Xanterra Ski Shop at Mammoth www.travelyellowstone.com no problems known
Emergency response
Please describe the outfitters’ response plan in the case of an emergency.
Liability? Yes No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Maximum amt: $
Yes No additional insured? call National Park Service. Park Rangers and EMTs through out the park, clinic at
Mammoth
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
Potential hazards
Response
Trail conditions, river crossings, weather, wildlife (bears, snakes, etc.) hardpack snow, ice[unlikely], very cold, avalanche danger appropriate clothing, ski instruction, avalanche evaluation. Roger cert by Canada
Avalanche Assoc. level 1, Amer. Avalanche Institute level 3
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism none
Road conditions, drivers, insurance Transportation
Potential hazards
Response
Participants
Potential hazards
Response snow coach problems, mechanical or getting stuck drivers are trained professionals. Repair crews available.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity should be fit, regular exercise, some prior ski experience
Other
Potential hazards
Response addressed in trip application and questionnaire. Lessons offered.
Conditions unique to this type of trip wildlife contact
Avoid, covered in group meeting
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 skiing in remote areas. Cell phones may not work in all areas. Emerg. services provided by Park Rangers. May take several hours to contact them.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first aid or communication equipment (satellite phone, we carry emergency first aid and survival equipment. We carry 2 way radios and cell phones. Radios work for short distance, cell phones do not work in all areas. two-way radios) do you plan to use, if any?
Evacuation contact National Park Service. They would provide snowmobile, snowcoach, or
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Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman / Lynne Zimmerman
2/15 to 2/24/08
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. helicopter evacuation as needed and possible. Leaders would arrange an necessary transportation to airport and home.
There is a clinic at Mammoth Hot Springs. In the Old Faithful area there is sometimes a doctor on call, there are Rangers who are WEMT or WFR trained. Contact 307-344-
5293
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:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
Facilities 25% deposit by summer. Airlines not known at this time.
6 weeks prior to trip start date if the leaders can fill the trip from a wait list.
$100.00 non-refundable deposit. Deposit will be returned if applicant is not accepted on trip. can cancel and expect full refund less deposit up to 6 weeks prior to trip if replacement can be made by leaders from wait list. Airline ticket would be the responsibility of the named passenger.
Yes No If yes, please describe conditions: http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/ http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/ http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings amcexcursions@outdoors.org amcexcursions@outdoors.org mecchair@amcboston.org
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