Lynne Zimmerman/Betsy Fowler
Explore Alaska, Day Hikes in Denali and KenaiL
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Explore Alaska, Day Hikes in Denali and KenaiL
Leader Lynne Zimmerman
Co-leader Betsy Fowler
Alaska
6/20/2010 to 7/2/2010
Total # of days 13
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
$ 3,600.00
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ $800.00 to 900.00
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
As soon as 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?
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
Lynne Zimmerman
14 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103
lynnesz@yahoo.com
Home 207-595-0780 cell
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 5/2011
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 1/2010 will renew
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 ski 2008
Yellowstone X-C ski 2007
many Yellowstone trips
Alaska Gates of Arctic backpack, 4 trips. Chilkoot Trail backpack
Co-leader name
Betsy Fowler
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience

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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Explore Alaska, Day Hikes in Denali and KenaiL
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
P.O. Box 1829, Madison, NH 03849
betsyfowler@roadrunner.com
Home 603-447-5077
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 11/09 will renew
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 10/09 will renew
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.
Dolomites June 08 co-leader
Patagonia March 07 co-leader
Glacier Natl Park Aug 07 leader
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)
Ride the Alaska Railroad round-trip to Denali Natl Park. Take a bus through the Park.
Ranger hike and Visitor Center in Denali. Train from Anchorage to Seward round-trip.
Hike on Kenai Peninsula for 4 days, cruise to Kenai Fjords 1 day.
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
Special equipment
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Special experience
Does the trip require special
skills on the part of the
participant?
Revised October 2009
motel rooms, double occupancy
we will prepare our own lunches. Breakfast and dinner in restaraunts
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:
called the parks
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?
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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 you will do:
we will learn about the flora, fauna, and geology of the area. There is an opportunity to
learn about Native American culture and history, and Russian settlement history.
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:
Cruise of Kenai Fjords
Kenai Fjords Tours
http://www.kenaifjords.com/kenai-natioalpark.html
excellent
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
will inquire
Maximum amt: $ will inquire
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
possible cold, wet weather.
Response
appropriate clothing and footwear will be required. We will be on maintained trails.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
we will be using public transportation.
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
fatigue
Response
moderate hiking ability required. Equipment list to participants.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
wildlife
Response
we will review safety around animals.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Use as much detail as possible, and list any special
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communications equipment you may need to ensure the safety of your participants. DO NOT LEAVE THIS SECTION
BLANK
Providence Medical Center, Seward 907-224-5205 immediate area
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
Providence Medical Center, Anchorage 907-212-5800
documentation, distance from
emergency services
will carry first aid kits, cell phones.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
contact rangers. Air ambulance to Anchorage available.
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
major hospitals, listed above.
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.
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?
hotels 10% varies, 1 month from now or more. Airlines - will make reservations as
participants register for the trip..
60 days prior to the trip
$1,000. deposit $1,000. March 1, 2010. $1,600. balance by April 1, 2010.
$100. non-refundable. up to 60 days before the trip, refunds will be made less expenses
already incurred and future expenses which can not be avoided.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Reference web links:
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MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
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Lynne Zimmerman/Betsy Fowler
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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