Mountain Ranch in the Heart of the Rockies
Lynn Matt/Elaine Kerrigan
July 17 -24, 2009
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Mountain Ranch in the Heart of the Rockies
Leader Lynn Matt
Co-leader Elaine Kerrigan
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
July 17 -24, 2009
Hiking
Total # of days 7
Downhill skiing
Kayaking
Backpacking
Cultural
Road biking
Nordic ski
Mountain biking
Snorkeling
Other – please describe
sauna, swimming & optional horse back riding
Max 18
Min 15
$ 1866
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 400-$600
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
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Lynn Matt
219 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
lmatt2002@hotmail.com
Home 781-455-6859
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 2008
CPR
BLS
Expiration: Jan 2009
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.
Greece, hiking/site seeing, May 2007, 20 participants
Numerous weekend trips with the Intro committee. Five years doing a Thanksgiving
trip to the White Mountains for 3 nights, hiking in the area. Six years doing a trip to
Rangeley Maine for 4 nights, hiking/biking in the area
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Elaine Kerrigan
30 Sea St., Unit 6, Weymouth, MA 02191
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
gowithinyoga@aol.com
Home 781-985-4222
Work Cell 781 985-4222

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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Mountain Ranch in the Heart of the Rockies
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Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
July 17 -24, 2009
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 2008
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 3/2008
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:
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
The trip stays at The Nature Place Ranch in the Rocky Mountains, one hour west of
Colorado Springs. The itinerary includes hiking to the Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument, Fish Creek, Quick's Homestead and Horseshoe Mountain. Hikes are
moderate and 4-5 hours long. Evenings include slide shows of "Local Geology of
Central Colorado", "Nepal-It's mountains and Culture", and an evening campfire and
outdoor bar-b-que. We will hike areas around the mountain area of The Nature Place
and The Nature Place will provide transportation to these areas. Hikes will range from
scenic walks to 8 mile/day hikes.
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
Included in the price of the trip is the use of a Sportsplex which has an indoor swimming
pool, sauna, jacuzzi, execise room, volleyball court, putting green, horseshoe pits and
outdoor tennis court.
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?
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Additional activities are available at the ranch that people on the trip may participate in
for an additional fee, such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and astronomy &
telescope presentation.
The lodging is double occupancy in studio apartments
All meals are buffet style provided by The Nature Place including full breakfasts,
lunches and dinners, as well as, plenty of choices for vegetarians.
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:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Just basic hiking equipment and rain gear.
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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
July 17 -24, 2009
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Participants will be screened to make sure they will be able to hike and that they have
hiked in the past and will be able to do 5 hours/day of hiking.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
This trip visits some very beautiful areas of Colorado. The canyons, deserts, arches,
bridges, and the various natural formations are great areas to hike. We will also
encourage conservation by staying on trails and not feeding animals, but hopefully being
able to view wildlife.
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
Temperature 65 - 80 degrees F in July, very high probability of rains showers daily.
Response
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
N/A
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
The Nature Place will provide all transportation to the trail heads and Ramblin' Express
will be used from an airport hotel and return us to the Colorado Springs airport
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
We may encounter rocks and elevation gain.
Response
Particpants will be screened to make sure they can hike for 4-5 hours/day and have
appropriate geer.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
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Potential hazards
Response
July 17 -24, 2009
N/A
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
A registered nurse is located and available on The Nature Place premises in Florissant,
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
Colorado. A hospital is located in Colorado Springs, which is 34 miles or 45 minutes
documentation, distance from
from The Nature Place.
emergency services
Emergency equipment
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.
Leaders will have a first-aid kit and a cell phone.
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?
Continental Airline requires a $400 deposit/person with ticketing 30 days prior to
departure date and cancellation 45-90 days prior to departure date for a full refund.
Call emergency, but The Nature Place has excellent local coverage.
The Nature Place has a nurse onsite and Colorado Springs has a number of hospitals.
Penrose Community Hospital
3205 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
719-776-500
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
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The Nature Place requires 60 day in advance notice. If cancellation prior to 60 days no
money is lost.
Initial Deposit - $350
April 1, 2009 - $500
May 1, 2009 - 1000 + airfare
If you cancel after being accepted for the trip, $100 is non-refundable, but if you cancel
after May 1, 2009, minimally $300 is non-refundable, if (and only if) another person
takes your place. We will establish a waiting list. Should another person replace you,
you will be charged only the $300 cancellation fee. However, your cancellation shall not
raise the cost of the trip to any of the participants or the leaders. Thus, if you cancel and
are not replaced, you will forfeit the $300 plus the per capita expenses already incurred
and any other unpaid per capita expenses for which the trip cannot obtain a refund. We
strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance; information on a company
recommended by AMC will be sent to you.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Would run the trip with 14 participants and 2 leaders, but none fewer.
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Lynn Matt/Elaine Kerrigan
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do not get the minimum
number?
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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