Ginette Beaudoin/Terry A. Peters
Day Hiking in the Stubai Valley of Austria
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Day Hiking in the Stubai Valley of Austria
Leader Ginette Beaudoin
Co-leader Terry A. Peters
Neustift, Austria
July 4-18, 2010
Total # of days 15
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 18
Min 14
$ 2396
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 1,200-1,600 to Munich
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
10/2009
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
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Ginette Beaudoin
66 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
ginette4000@yahoo.com
Home 207-294-6302
Work 207-282-5151
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 04/2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 04/2010
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

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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Ginette Beaudoin/Terry A. Peters
are proposing.
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Colead ME to Neustift Austria in 07/10 - 24/09 with 19 participants. Have lead
multiple weekend trips to Bar Harbor, ME for Maine AMC chapter.
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Terry A. Peters
6156 North Old West Lake Road, Honeoye, NY 14471
terrypetersny@aol.com
Home 585-367-2407
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 08/2010
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 08/2010
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:
We both lead a trip to this area in 07/2009. Terry Peters led a trip to this area in 07/06
with Jan Taylor, and Ginette Beaudoin was a participant on this trip. Both Terry and
Ginette were in Neustift scouting (separately) during 6/08 and 7/08 respectively.
Co-leader: Yes
No
Leader: Yes
No
Not applicable:
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Fly from either Boston or New York to Munich, Germany. Board chartered bus at
airport to hotel in Neustift, Austria. We will have 13 exciting days in the beautiful Stubai
Alps, surrounded by magnificent alpine peaks and meadows. Each day an intermediate
to an advanced intermediate hike will be offered. The first 3 days' hikes for
acclimatization at lower levels, then using cable cars to start higher, at the slow "alpine
guide's pace". We will hike to 7 alpine huts for a superb lunch each day, and enjoy some
of the most beautiful views in Europe. All hikes are on trails well maintained by Austrian
and German hiking clubs. One day is an excursion by cable cars to the "Top of the
Tyrol" and Austria's highest restaurant. Tourist cards provide for 10 days unlimited
transportation in the Stubai valley and into Innsbruck. Two days to enjoy Innsbruck
(entrance fees are optional), sample itinerary is provided. Chartered bus return from hotel
to airport for return flights to USA. Leader and coleader will accompany participants
back to Munich airport, then leader will travel by train to Zurich to await the arrival of
participants for Major Excursion to Zermatt, Switzerland for hiking. There will be a two
night stay in Zurich between Major Excursions.
In Neustift, Austria we will be staying at the very pleasant 3 star Hotel Bellevue. Our
hosts are english speaking and arrange our tourist cards, taxis to one remote hut (hutte).
There will be no language barrier for participants. Each hotel guest room has private
bath/shower; hotel has 3 lounge areas, indoor sun room, gratis computer, outdoor deck
area and a large wellness area inside.
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)
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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?
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
The Hotel Bellevue will provide a full buffet breakfast and 2 menu choices for the 4 star
dinners. One of our hosts is a chef par excellence. Lunches are not provided, but can be
obtained at the alpine huts or participants can buy food from local stores in Neustift.
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:
Have been to the area previously and no permits were necessary.
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?
The participants must be able to demonstate that they can hike in the Alps. A guideline
for hiking abilities will be supplied with the prospectus, to rate themselves. Leader/coleader will follow up with AMC chapter contacts to see if participants will be a good fit
for this type of trip. Phone calls will be used if uncertain about abilities and being a
group player.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Talks on Austrian conservation methods in the Alps while hiking, ie: timber conservation
and management, avalanche control, glacier protection to slow melting process.
Education on Austrian flowers, animals, trees, on altitude and acclimatization
procedures, hiking safety in the Alps and "alpine guide's pace". The main recreation will
be hiking, Tyrolean Folk music and dancing. Optional sightseeing in Innsbruck for 2
days, leaders will supply sample itinerary. One of our hosts is also a mountaineering
guide and gives an excellent overview and history of the area and his historic family
(Hofer).
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
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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
Slipping off trail, rock fall, exposure on cliffs, rain and cold exposure.
Response
Stay on marked trails, observe slopes and weather changes, instruct hikers, carry rope
and know belay techniques. Carry rain gear, extra layers, hats, gloves, gaiters, polypro
and wool layers, first aid kit. Careful instructions in advance before hiking about how to
hike in the Alps: stay to high side of trail when you encounter people, stay away from
steep grass slopes, and keep a safe interval between hikers.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Austria is a neutral country and safe. German language. Pick pockets.
Response
Check State Department advisories. Know some German, carry small dictionary and
phrase books. Warn in advance of thieves in airports and cities.
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Commercial airlines to Munich. Charter bus from and to airport. Cable cars and local
buses in Neustift.
Response
All have proven safety records.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Intermediate to advanced hiking skills required of all participants. Health conditions will
dictate what level participant will be allowed to hike. Must be a group player and not an
individualist.
Response
Careful screening: application response, phone calls, chapter feedback, recent excursions
(local and Major excursions), list of hikes done in past 2 years. Participants will need to
be up front and accurate with all health conditions and medications. Participant must be a
group player, if not they will put the group's safety in jeopardy and this would not be
acceptible.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
Cable car travel to high altitudes.
Response
Instruct participants about cable car procedures and acclimatize for the first 3 days.
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
Use nearest mountain hut or cable car lift station for phone contacts. Use German
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
dictionary and phrase book for accident related and health words. Use SOLO soap note.
documentation, distance from
Co-leader has 2 cell phones at Hotel Bellevue from 2006 and 2009 trips for use on trail
emergency services
for problems between trailhead and mountain huts. Usually 1 to 2 miles to alpine
services.
Two cell phones for leader and co-leader will be available for use on hikes. Leaders will
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
each carry a back country first aid kit with SOLO book and soap note.
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
For backcountry location the leaders will summon help from the Alpine hut and the
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
leaders will carry a cell phone. Neustift Police and Mountain Rescue phone #052262212
evacuation from the
(located near our hotel). For backcountry and out of foreign country, AMC Evacuation
backcountry location if
and Repatriation insurance will pay for the evacuation.
applicable?
In Neustift there are 2 doctors, one is located across from our hotel. Good quality
Medical care
Please describe the medical
hospitals in nearby Innsbruck. Hotel Bellevue, phone # 011-43-5226-2636 (from USA)
care available in the area(s)
will supply medical phone numbers.
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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
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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Euro is used in Austria, have budgeted an exchange rate of $1.65 per euro. Have also
budgeted a contingency of 8% to offset increases in the exchange rate.
Current exchange rate as of 07-28-09 is 1 euro = $1.48
Please note: The price of the Major Excursion is given in good faith based on current
tariffs & rates and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate increases will be passed
on to participants.
Hotel Bellevue in Neustift Austria will not require a deposit.
N/A
$1000 initial deposit
Payment #2 $1000 due on March 1st,2010
Payment #3 $396 due on April 14th, 2010
If you cancel after being accepted for the trip, $50 is non-refundable. But if you cancel
after March 1st, 2010, minimally $500 is nonrefundable, 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 $500 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 $500 plus the per capita expenses already incurred
and any other unpaid expenses for which the trip cannot obtain a refund. We strongly
recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Information on a company
recommended by the AMC will be sent to you. Please note: The price of the Major
Excursion is given in good faith based on current tariffs and rates and is subject to
change. Any tariff, exchange rate increases will be pased on to participants.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
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