Marianne Page/Mark Heslin
Moderate Hiking in Scenic Glacier National Park
Major Excursions Trip Proposal Form
Last Revision July 2008
The following pages contain the application to lead an AMC Major Excursion. Please complete the form with as
much detail as possible, and attach additional sheets if necessary. Also include a detailed budget/costing sheet
that clearly shows all costs associated with your planned excursion. The trip proposal form and budget are due
two weeks prior to the MEC meeting in which it will be reviewed. Deadlines will be posted on the MEC leader
website (http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/) and sent to you on the MEC leader listserv well in advance of the
meeting. The MEC will not accept late proposals unless the chair is notified in advance with a compelling reason.
Incomplete applications will be returned to you and not reviewed until complete, so please make sure to fill in all
applicable sections.
The application was created in a Microsoft Word protected document. To fill in each section click on the check
box and/or on the grey text box and start typing. The boxes will automatically get larger as you fill in text. If you
find that you need a lot of space to explain a section, please say “see additional attachment” and attach a separate
page.
In addition, the following are helpful during the review process, but need only be submitted after your proposal is
accepted:
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50 and 150 word notices for the AMC Outdoors and www.outdoors.org. Please see the current rules http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings/ and schedule for submitting notices for the AMC Outdoors.
Trip prospectus – without the application forms attached – in Microsoft Word or PDF format
Finally, we need to have on file at Joy Street, the following documents:
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A completed confidential medical form for the leader and co-leader (after approval is given)
Copies of first aid and CPR certifications for leader and co-leader (before or after approval is given)
A completed application to be a co-leader if the co-leader is new (before proposal is submitted)
We will accept snail mail applications, but electronic forms are preferred. Please save and forward your
electronic document with the following naming convention:
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Leader’s last name, trip destination, year of trip and what type of document it is (application, budget,
Outdoors listing or prospectus)
For example, Smith-New Zealand-2007-Application.doc or Smith-New Zealand-2007-Budget.xls
Applications should be sent electronically to the MEC Chair, Stacia Zukroff, at mecchair@amcboston.org and to
cyout@outdoors.org. They can be mailed to: Travel Programs Coordinator, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108. If
you have any questions, please contact Stacia at: 781-648-5503 or mecchair@amcboston.org.
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Moderate Hiking in Scenic Glacier National Park
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Moderate Hiking in Scenic Glacier National Park
Leader Marianne Page
Co-leader Mark Heslin
Glacier National Park, Montana
August 16-23, 2009
Total # of days 8
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
Number of participants
(excluding leaders)
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Do you wish to have your trip
listed online before it is
published in The Outdoors?
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
Max 12
Min 10
$ 1307.67
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 700-900
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
November - if trip fills quickly, early & less costly air purchase will be possible
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? Leaders will make contributions as per 15%
rule
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain
why?
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
Marianne Page
29 Bedard Ave, Derry, NH 03038
mariannepage@comcast.net, marianne4nh@yahoo.com
Home 603-432-9249
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/09; 04/2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 09-18-09
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.
Scenic Glacier Park, hiking, July 2008 as co leader, 14 participants
Monadnock Sunapee Greenway, backpack, May 2008, 7 participants
NH Chapter 3 Season Leader; Zealand Hut Night, October 2007, 9 participants
Mark Heslin
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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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Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
74 Deacon Lane, Hollis NH 03049
mark-heslin@charter.net, marxterra@gmail.com
Home 603/465-9880
Work 603/249-7796
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 1/2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 4/2010
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:
Marianne has been a participant in 2006, co lead this trip in 2008
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
This trip will involve hiking inside Glacier National Park (GNP), Glacier Institute (GI),
www.glacierinstitute.org, it offers hads-on, filed based experiencees in colaboration with
GNP. Trip includes 3 day-long courses in Glacier that are led by GI instructor and
accompanied by a GI staff member, while hiking on Glacier's Trails. GI works with the
leaders to ensure a balance that allows learning while hiking. The other day of hiking GI
will send a naturalist with us to answer questions; Monday will be sightseeing, and
Thursday a day of museum or boat tour.
We will stay in a hotel upon arrival, then move to West Glacier, GI's Glacier Park Field
Camp (GPFC) on Monday. GPFC is located just inside Glacier National Park,
overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. As of this summer there are 5 new,
basic plywood cabins; each has 5 hostel-type twin beds with nightstands and lamps.
There is a separate bathhouse with 4 individual showers and 5 individual toilets. Other
buildings house the library/office, kitchen/dining area, a tipee, and classroom. Although
spartan, it is a beautiful location.
All meals at GI are included in the price. They will be provided by the staff of Glacier
Institute, and this year got rave reviews; the cost cannot be beat for breakfast, lunch
buffet, pre dinner goodies and dinner. When not at the park, meals will be out of pocket
on Sunday supper & Monday breakfast and lunch (a day of travel or sightseeing).
Yes
No
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
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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If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
Glacier Institute will provide 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:
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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
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
One hike in the White Mountains to aquaint with the group if local
The educational component is the highlight of the trip, an imprtant selling point. It offers
field based programs unmatched on most major excurisons. By working with the Glacier
Institute, AMC can offer an approved trip that fits within GNP's regulation. We will
have a specific topic with an educator on 3 days, and a naturalist to answer general
questions for the 4th day of hiking. This is the best of two worlds, hiking and learning on
the trail.
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:
Glacier Institute
www.glacierinstitute.org
GI is an approved educational partner of GNP with an excellent safety record
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $ $ 1 million/per
person/per claim, maximum $3 million
per incident
Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
GI's emergency response protocols will be followed. Also, GI is a collaborator of GNP
wned will notify GNP rangers of any emergencies within GNP. GI staff members are
WFA trained
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
Strenous trails, bad weather, wildlife
Response
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
windy mountain roads
Response
Minivans will be rented. Volunteer participant drivers will be needed in addition to the
two leaders (3 vans total), however, leader or GI staff familiar with the area will always
be in the front van.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Insufficiant hiking experience
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Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Potential participants will be screened by phone and a questionaire designed to ensure
they have sufficient hiking experience and gear to participate in and enjoy this trip, as
well as proper expectations for a group trip. Prospectus will indicate that weather can
change the proposed hiking destinations.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
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
Participants will be asked to provide an emergency contact person. Leader and GI will
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
have such information available. Leader will have acell phone which may not work in
documentation, distance from
all areas. Any emergencies on the trial will be coordinated with the leader and the GI
emergency services
leader/staff liaison as per GI's protocols.
Leaders will carry 2-way radios
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Any medical or other emergency requiring an evacuation will be coordinated through GI
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
and GNP's rangers.
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Car or ambulance transoprt to clinic or hospital in Whitefish or Kalispell. Kalispell has
Medical care
Please describe the medical
complete medical care including ability to airlift to a larger medical center if necessary.
care available in the area(s)
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Foreign currencies
For int’l trips list each foreign
currency, the current $US
dollar exchange rate and what
contingencies you have if that
rate changes. If a tour
operator or agent is being
used, what currency is the
agent to be paid in?
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
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GI - 25 % deposit due upon trip approval by ME committee; Airline - when participants
sign up (but after trip minium is met); car rental - hold with credit card. Motel requires
one night's payment with refund if canceled with 24 hour notice.
GI programs - April, though they have a good working relationship with AMC, and
extended in the past.
$ 500
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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:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
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Refunds will be given to the extent that it will not raise the cost to the other participants.
If the person's spot can be filled, that person may be intitled to up to a full refund of costs
paid.
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
cyout@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
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