Highlights of Southern Utah Parks
Jan Schnabel/ Merri Fox
9/24-10/4/2010
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Highlights of Southern Utah Parks
Leader Jan Schnabel
Co-leader Merri Fox
Utah
9/24-10/4/2010
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
$ $2200
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? N/a
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain
why? N/a
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
Jan Schnabel
30 Mountain Terrace Rd. West Hartford CT 06107
janice.schnabel@pw.utc.com
Home 860-561-2290
Work 860-565-5168
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/2011
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 4/2011
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.
March 10 St. John USVI planned
VT Weekend Co-Leader: September 2008 12 participants, May 2009 13 participants,
October 2009 planned
Merri Fox
115 North Street Harwinton CT 06797
merri.fox@pw.utc.com
Home 860-485-1697
Work 860-565-6435
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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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Highlights of Southern Utah Parks
Jan Schnabel/ Merri Fox
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
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WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/2011
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 4/2011
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:
Coleader has led trip to Utah previously (2004) and leader has traveled to planned
destinations in 2007
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Day hikes ranging from 5-10 miles with elev. gains up to 2000 feet in Zion, Bryce,
Arches and Canyonlands and possible State or BLM lands as well. We will be staying 23 nights at each major hiking area to allow participants to experience the uniqueness of
each park by doing 2 or more hikes in each, but also maximize the number of areas
visited.
Hotels, 2 to a room
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?
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
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All breakfasts and dinners are included as well as most lunches
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
Na
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
na
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?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
This trip is designed for participants to experience the natural history, flora and fauna of
Utah through participation in daily hikes led by AMC leaders and National Park
Rangers.
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meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/
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:
Na
na
na
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
na
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
Hiking accidents, exposure to the weather elements, flash floods/high water in hiking areas
Response
Written and verbal instruction will be given to participants stating they must wear and or
bring appropriate hiking gear . We will check gear prior to each hike. Leader or co-leader will
be present at all scheduled hikes. Extra water, sunscreen and a first aid kit will be brought on
all planned outings/hikes. Check weather forecasts and park headquarters postings night and
morning, particularly for canyon hikes or where water crossings are involved. Particular care
will be exercised in Zion before attempting the Zion Narrows hike.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
n/a
Response
n/a
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Vehicles, drivers
Response
Drivers will be used on a voluntary basis and given written/verbal instruction on safety
procedures. Any driver not complying will have driving privileges removed. In addition to
giving verbal instruction regarding driver responsibiilites and driving conditions, leaders will
distribute a written policy regarding expectations including restrictions regarding drinking
alcoholic beverages when operating as a designated driver.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Hiking accidents are a potential. Some participants may have health issues or overrate their
hiking ability.
Response
Cell phones may be used on planned day trips for easy access to emergency services. Careful
screening of previous hiking experience and medical records. In addition, doctor’s notes are
requested as deemed necessary.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
None currently known
Response
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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
Leaders will supply copies of trip participants and their emergency contact information
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
to AMC prior to trip departure. Leaders will have the information with them during the
documentation, distance from
trip for easy access as well. Emergencies will be documented and reported immediately
emergency services
to AMC Travel Program Coordinator and major excursion chair.
We routinely carry a first aid kit. Cells are used when possible for communication.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Cell phones will be used in case of a true emergency. Park Services and or local
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
emergency services and On-Call will be notified in the event of an emergency.
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Each National Park has a First Aid station with the ability to contact area hospitals in the
Medical care
Please describe the medical
event of an emergency. My co-leader or I will drive a trip participant to an area hospital
care available in the area(s)
if needed.. Should medical care be an emergency, leaders will call 911 and then take
where you will be traveling
participant to clinic or hospital if deemed necessary.
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
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 payment schedule?
Cancellation policy
What will your cancellation
policy be for the participants?
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Reserve hotels with credit card only after minimum trip numbers have been met
30-60 days in advance of trip for hotels; airlines non-refundable once tickets purchased subject
to whatever rules are in place at time of purchase.
$800 initial deposit at time of registration. $1400 Balance of trip fees due May 1.
Cancellation must be in writing - Postmarked date below:
Cancellations prior to April 15th will be entitled to a refund on money deposited with the
AMC less a minimum administration charge of $100 plus the cost of air ticket if already issued.
These tickets are non-refundable except for serious illness substantiated by a doctor’s letter. All
other moneys returned
After April 15 - All moneys returned except:
a) same as above; and
b) Any moneys paid out to vendors and money necessary to keep the trip cost from
increasing - causing an increase for other trip members (example: having to pay for a double
room for a single person).
After September 1 - NO REFUNDS for any reason, including accident, illness, or any other
type of emergency.
Note: Sometimes additional moneys may be returned at a later date, if a cancellee’s spot can be
filled from the waiting list. This depends upon two factors:
1. That the trip is filled - 12 participants (in addition to the leaders).
2. That there is a waiting list. The list is compiled by leaders through the application/
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Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
do not get the minimum
number?
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screening process only. No one may substitute another person for themselves.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
If the participant count does not meet the minimum, the leaders may opt to proceed with the
trip and to share in the costs consistent with AMC policy.
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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