Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
Yosemite Day Hikes
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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Jack Schempp/Roger Scholl
Yosemite Day Hikes
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Yosemite Day Hikes
Leader Jack Schempp
Co-leader Roger Scholl
Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows
Total # of days 9
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 14
Min 13
$ 1355
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 400-450
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
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?
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Jack Schempp
47 Arbor Drive. Providence, RI 02908
jschempp1@msn.com
Home 401 331 4553
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 6/10
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 6/09
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.
Yosemite Day Hikes, Sept 08
Sawtooth Mt Day Hikes, July 08
Canadian Rockies Day Hikes July 08
Leader more than 16 MEC Trips
Co-leader name
Roger Scholl
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
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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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Yosemite Day Hikes
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
23 Patton St, Rochester, NH 03867
rscholl@outdoors.org
Home 607 674 5909
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: To renew in Oct. 2008
CPR
BLS
Expiration: To renew in Oct. 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:
Day Hike Trip 08
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)
We plan to hike the shorter landmark trails in the Valley and near Glacier Point, then
move on to the higher elevations of Tuolumne Meadows for a variety of hikes offering
great views.
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?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
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
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Three nights in Camp Curry cabins in the valley, four nights in tent cabins up in the High
Meadows.
We dine at the cafeterias in the Valley and in lodge dining rooms in the High Meadows.
We purchase box lunches.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
Special use permit is required. I will work with the MEC office to obtain a permit
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 experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
Participants need to have significant recent mountian experience and capability for multi
day hikes. We screen and require references from previous leaders
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
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Conservation, education and
recreation
How will this major excursion
meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/
mission.cfm
In 2008 we used the Mountain School Guides(2) to provide commentary as we hiked for
one day. The Guides were well received by participants, lots of info provided We did the
impressive Tuolumne Grove self guided trail and learned about the amazing charactistics
of 25 squoias. Somehow, we missed the museam, the video highlights presentation and
the Ansul Adams Gallary in the Vally and will correct this omission on the 2009 trip.
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:
They discuss local history, habitat, trees, plants, wildlife, climbing, possible hikes
Delaware North operates the entire park and the Guide service asan exclusive agency
www.nps.gov/yose or www.yosemitepartners.org
N/A
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
additional insured?
The Yosemite Valley medical clinic provides 24 hour ambulance and emergency medical
services: limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray. 209 372 -4637
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
Lightning storms, there were none,rangers noted that bear encounters are rare
Response
We watch the sky and are prepared to vacate high places if thunder occures
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
none
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
roads are paved and two lanes are provided
Response
we drive at moderate speeds
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
We screen for significant mountain and group travel experience, ability to hike in many
teraines, endurance to handle multiple hiking days
Response
We watch hiker performance,look for signs of fatigue. We have a separate short hike
program for those who are tired or not up to doing the regular hikes.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
None
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
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Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
documentation, distance from
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.
We carry cell phones, they work in the Valley but not in the high meadows.However
there are Lodges, Camp grounds along Tioga Road We would use them to contact
emergency services.
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
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?
N/A
We carry basic first aid equipment and require our participants to carry First aid for
blisters, scraps and soforth
For evacuation, we will summon help as noted. It unlikely that we wuld be hiking more
than 4-5 miles from Tioga Road
There is a Clinic and emergency service in Yosemity Valley as previously noted
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
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Deposit required for first night with reservation. Balance upon check in.
Refunds 14 days prior to arrival date
$500 secures the reservation, balance 60 days prior to trip.
Cancelation before 60 days prior to departure, no penalty. Cancellation within 60 days
$50. penalty and payment of expenses that would otherwise increase expenses to other
member of the trip.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
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Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
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http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings
cyout@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
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