Backcountry Skiing - Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman/Lynne Zimmerman
Jan. 23 to Feb 1, 2009
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Backcountry Skiing - Yellowstone National Park
Leader Roger Zimmerman
Co-leader Lynne Zimmerman
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Jan. 23 to Feb 1, 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
$ 2950.00
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? snow vehicle capacity
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain why? as
above, and backcountry skiing
Number of participants
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Roger Zimmerman
14 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103
zimozimmy@yahoo.com
Home 207-824-3763
Work 207-775-1221
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 2010
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.
Yellowstone X-C 2008 14
Yellowstone X-C 2006 14
Yellowstone X-C 2005 14
AMC trips to Alaska, Dolomites, Austria
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
Lynne Zimmerman
as above
lynnesz@yahoo.com
Home 207-824-3763
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Work
Expiration: will update

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.
Revised 7/15/2016
Major Excursions Trip Proposal Form, page 1 of 4
Backcountry Skiing - Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman/Lynne Zimmerman
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Jan. 23 to Feb 1, 2009
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 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:
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)
Backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park. Park Museum and Visitor's
Center.Naturalist lectures.
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?
www.outdoors.org/about/
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Backcountry ski equipment. Questionnaire is part of application.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
previous cross-country ski eperience. Lessons offered in Yellowstone, Roger is Certified
PSIA Nordic Instructor level III
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
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!
Bob and Betsy Goeke
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
Revised 7/15/2016
Double occupancy rooms at Mammoth Hotel and Old Faithful Cabins
breakfast and dinner at hotel
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
permit as temporary guide will be obtained from National Park Service
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
Outstanding opportunities for wildlife observation, learning about thermal areas,
geology,winter ecology,snow conditions
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Backcountry Skiing - Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman/Lynne Zimmerman
Jan. 23 to Feb 1, 2009
mission.cfm
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:
1 guide for 1 day in Canyon area
Xanterra Ski Shop
no problems that we are aware of
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
Call National Park Service
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
hardpack snow, ice[unlikely], cold, avalanche
Response
appropriate clothing and equipment, instruction, avalanche evaluation. Roger has
Certification level I from Canada Avalanche Assoc. and level III from American
Avalanche Institute.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
.
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Snow coach gets stuck or breaks down
Response
drivers are professionally trained, have radio contact, repair service available
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
should be fit, regular exercise, some prior ski experience
Response
questions on trip application, lessons offered
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
wildlife contact
Response
precautions covered in meeting
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
skiing is done in remote areas, emergency services are provided by Park Rangers on
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
snowmobiles. Snow vehicles have radios, leaders have cell phones.
documentation, distance from
emergency services
We carry emergency first aid and survival equipment. We have cell phones ,may not
Emergency equipment
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Backcountry Skiing - Yellowstone National Park
Roger Zimmerman/Lynne Zimmerman
Jan. 23 to Feb 1, 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.
have service in all places, and 2 way radios.
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?
Facitities 25% by summer
contact National Park Service and arrange for evacuation with them by snowmobile,
snow coach or helicopter if necessary.
There is a Clinic at Mammoth , some Rangers are WEMTs or WFRs. Leader is
WFR.Contact through Group Reservations 307-344-5293
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
6 weeks prior to trip start date
$100. non refundable deposit
Deposit of $100. non refundable. Refund up to 6 weeks prior to trip. No refund for
casual reasons.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
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
Revised 7/15/2016
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