Hiking in Germany's Harz National Park
Phil Mecagni/Marianne Page
Sept. 10 to 20, 2009
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Hiking in Germany's Harz National Park
Leader Phil Mecagni
Co-leader Marianne Page
Harz Mountains, Germany
Sept. 10 to 20, 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 14
Min 12
$ 1975
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 800-900
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
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
Phil Mecagni
157 Pond St., Hopkinton MA 01748
pmecagni@hotmail.com
Home 508-435-5172
Work same
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 12/08
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 2/09
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.
Bike Tuscany, Sept 07
Hike Bavaria June 07
Ski to Skoki Lodge Feb 07
Marianne Page
29 Bedard Ave, Derry, NH 03038
mariannepage@comcast.net
Home 603-432-9249
Work same
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/09 signed up for AWFA in April

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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CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Sept. 10 to 20, 2009
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 09/09
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
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:
We both plan to visit the area; L during this summer and CoL in Autumn 2008
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)
Fly to Leipzig; sightsee there; train to Thale; 5 day inn-inn hiking along a trail that goes
through the Harz mountains N.P.; staying in inns in villages along the way. Return to
Leipzig after finishing the hike.
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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. Hostel in Leipzig; Gasthaus and inns in the mountains.
Eating out breakfasts and suppers; picnic lunches while hiking.
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:
Confirmed with german hiking club
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?
moderate hiking skills while carrying a 15 lb pack; Application asks for recent
hiking/backpacking experience
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Probably hiking in the Whites.
Learning about local customs and folk traditions; exploring the park's natural beauty;
learning about the geology of the area - mines, caves, gorges,etc.
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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
Normal hiking terrain; well marked trails; no lethal wildlife - but accidents still happen
Response
first aid on trail; villages all along the route for medical aid.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Normally low crime and terrorism risk; stable government. but.problems can arise.
Response
Normal precautions with valuables, discussions with strangers, interactions, etc.
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Public transportation strikes, accidents.
Response
Normally short lived; rent cars if needed.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Participants not at required level of fitness and capability
Response
Help as much as possible; help with leaving the hike.
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
Local villages and medical aid are always close at hand. We'll have local emergency
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
contact info with us i.e. police, medical, etc. Marianne speaks German, but English is
documentation, distance from
often known, esp with medical professionals.
emergency services
Leaders will both carry first aid kits. We plan to rent a Europe based cell phone.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
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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.
Sept. 10 to 20, 2009
Villages are all along the way. Cell phone can call in rescue personell.
Numerous medical facilities exist in close proximity. Medical care in Germany is
comparable to the US . The Leaders will become members of the 'Harz-Club' for
additional safety and enjoyment.
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?
No significant deposits need to be made by the leaders prior to a decision to run/not run
the trip. Hotel and hostel cancellations are all within a few days notice of the staying
date.
All within a few days of staying date.
$500 with application; $500 at acceptance; remainder May 1 st.
See Prospectus for details
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Minimum 10 particpants.
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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