Colorado Cross Country Skiing!
Bob Bentley/Art Paradice
7-16 February 2009
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Colorado Cross Country Skiing!
Leader Bob Bentley
Co-leader Art Paradice
Granby, CO
7-16 February 2009
Total # of days 10
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
Max 18
Min 14
$ 2250.00
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$
Is this proposal for a small group trip – i.e., less than 14 participants and 2
leaders or 7 participants and 1 leader? Yes
No
If yes, why is a small group proposed?
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain
why?
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Robert Bentley
60 Wenham Rd., Carver, MA 02330
bentleyr@h2otest.net
Home 5088663057
Work 5089462225
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 12/31/10
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 12/31/08
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.
This will be my 39th trip as a ME leader in the past 28 years. 27 of these have been
cross country ski trips.
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
Art Paradice
28 Garrison St., Groveland, MA 01834
paradice1@mindspring.com
Home 978-374-7442
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 12/31/10

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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Colorado Cross Country Skiing!
Bob Bentley/Art Paradice
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
7-16 February 2009
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 12/31/08
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.
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?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
During the summer, passed through this area. Led trips in other areas of Colorado.
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)
Back-country skiing in the Granby/Estes Park area of Colorado in Rocky Mtn National
Park, Arapaho Nat'l Forest, Roosevelt Nat'l Forest, etc. Tours through non-tracked snow
(where possible) to venues assiduously researched by the Leaders.
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
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?
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double rooms with 2 beds each
Modified American Plan - Breakfasts and dinners daily.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
RMNP does not care about the casual back-country skiier nor do Arapho or Roosevelt
National Forests.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Good skis & equipment capable back-country touring.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Intermediate skiing ability - ability to turn and stop a must. This is NOT geared for
touring center skiiers.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
While the main thrust is to get a continuing gauge of the coefficient of friction of skis
across powder snow, we will also be looking at why snow is white, what factors affect
the shape of snow crystals, and what a 6 pointed star shaped snow crystal is called. We
will also learn more about avalanche terrain and safety while we carefully avoid it.
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Bob Bentley/Art Paradice
7-16 February 2009
www.outdoors.org/about/
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TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
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.
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
avalanche terrain, slippery roads, delayed planes
Response
{1} be in daily touch with avalanche center, avoid; {2} avoid/drive slowly; {3} pray for
good weather.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
above
Response
above
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
lack of ability
Response
screen new persons carefully
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
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
Leaders have handheld radios for inter-group communication. Leaders have cell phones,
Emergency equipment
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Bob Bentley/Art Paradice
7-16 February 2009
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.
but are aware of their limitations.
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?
$500 now - lots more by mid-August.
If cell coverage is available, use this to contact SAR personnel. Leaders, as Nordic
Patrollers, have extensive equipment with them, and continuously practice back-country
extrication.
Local hospital is approx. 5 miles - St. Anthony Med. Center, Granby.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Limited - but can roll into another time.
$250, then standard payment plans
$100 non-refundable; most refundable through end of August, early September. Based
on replacement thereafter.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Maybe, but should not be a problem.
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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