FANTASTIC DAY HIKING IN THE STUBAI ALPS OF AUSTRIA
Ginette Beaudoin/Jenni Blumenthal
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
FANTASTIC DAY HIKING IN THE STUBAI ALPS OF AUSTRIA
Leader Ginette Beaudoin
Co-leader Jenni Blumenthal
Neustift, Austria
Aug 25- Sept 8, 2012
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
$ 2345
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 1535 to 1835
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
11/2011
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
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Co-leader name
Ginette Beaudoin DVM
66 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005
ginettte4000@yahoo.com
Home 207-294-6302
Work 207-282-5151
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/13
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 3/13
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.
Lead this same trip July 2011 with Don Parker
Acadia National Park, Maine; hiking and biking; May15-19,2008; 13 participants
Colead ME to Neustift Austria in 07/10-24/2009 with 19 participants. Have lead
multiple weekend trips to Bar Harbor, ME for Maine AMC chapter with Don Parker.
Jenni Blumenthal

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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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
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?
41 Stoney Brook Rd., Holmdel, NJ 07733
jblumenthal@comcast.net
Home 732-264-8482
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 12/2012
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 12/2012
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.
St. John, USVI, February 2012, 2011, 2010, etc.
Ireland 2009
Utah 2008
Have hiked nearby in Austria many years ago.,
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
I lead a trip to this area 7/2011 and colead a trip to this area in 07/2009. I was a
participant on a ME to this area in 07/06. I traveled to Neustift for scouting purposes
7/08, and feel very comfortable in the area. Each time the same hotel was utilized, Hotel
Bellevue.
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
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
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Fly from either Boston or New York to Innsbruck, Austria. 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
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 5-7 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 airport.
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
trailhead. 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.
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
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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
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 demonstrate that they can hike in the Alps. A guideline
for hiking abilities will be supplied with the prospectus so participants can rate
themselves. Leader/coleader will follow up with AMC local chapter contacts to see if
participants will be a good fit for this trip. Phone calls will be used if uncertain about
abilities and being a good 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 hiking pace". The main
recreation will be hiking, Tyrolean Folk music and dancing. Optional sightseeing in
Innsbruck for 2 days, leaders will supply sample itinerary/sightseeing info. One of the
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
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.
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Response
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Transportation
Potential hazards
Response
Participants
Potential hazards
Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Stay on marked trails, observe slopes and weather changes, instruct hikers on trail safety
and etiquette. 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
Austria is a neutral country and safe. German language. Pick pockets.
Check State department advisories. Know some German, carry small dictionary and
phrase book. Warn participants in advance of thieves in airports and cities.
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Commercial airlines to Innsbruck. Charter bus from and to airport. Cable cars and local
buses in Neustift.
All have proven safety records.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
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.
Careful screening: application response, phone calls, chapter feedback, recent excursions
(local and Adventure Travel), 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 groups safety in jeopardy and this would not be
acceptable.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Cable car travel to high altitudes.
Instruct participants about cable car procedures, need to stay well hydrated, 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
Leader and co-leader will carry walkie-talkies to stay in communication with each other.
emergency services
Hotel has cell phones which we will be able to use during our stay for use on trail if
problems should arise. Usually only 1 to 2 miles to alpine services.
Two cell phones for leader and co-leader will be available for use on hikes, as well as
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
walkie talkies. Leaders will each carry a 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 nearest alpine hut and
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
the leaders will carry a cell phone. Neustift Police and Mountain Rescue #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 the 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.
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
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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:
Revised October 2009
Euro is used in Austria, have budgeted an exchange rate of $1.55 per euro due to current
vlatility of euro/dollar. Have also budgeted a contingency of 8% to offset increases in the
exchange rate.
Current exchange rate as of 10/10/2011 is 1 euro= $1.35
Please note: The price of the Adventure Travel Trip 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 will require a deposit of 50% by June 15th, 2012
8-1-2012
$1000
Payment #2 $1000 due on May 1st, 2012
Payment #3 $ 345 due on June 15th, 2012
If you cancel after being accepted for the trip, $50 is non-refundable. But if you cancel
after May 1st, 2012, minimally $200 is nonrefundable, if (and only if) another person
takes your place. We will establish a waitinglist. Should another person replace you, you
will be charged only the $200 cancellation fee. However, your cancellation shall not
raise the cost of the trip to any of the participants or trip leaders. Thus if you cancel and
are not replaced, you will forfeit the $200 plus the per capita expenses already incurred
and any other unpaid expenses for which the trip cannot obtain a refund. You may forfeit
the entire trip fee. Flight tickets once purchased become your property and are generally
non-refundable. 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 Adventure Travel trip 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.
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