SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
India Rising: Tigers In Peril
Leader Carson Tang
Co-leader Erik Madsen
Delhi, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Panna NP, Bandhavgarh NP, Orchha, Gwalior,
Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore NP, Jaipur, Nawalgarh, Mandawa
Pre Trip 3/5/12 to 3/10/12, Main Trip
Total # of days 5 day Pre Trip, 15 day Main
3/10/12 to 3/24/12
Trip, Add additional 2 days for flight from
USA (3/8-9)
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
Jeep Safari
Max 16 for pre trip, 20 for main trip
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
Min 5 for pre trip, 7 for main trip
$ Pre Trip
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
Approximately
$1250, Main Trip
Approximately $3500
$ Approximately $1270
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
Immediately
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? In the event of low enrollment trip will run
with one leader and the leader bearing part of the trip cost.
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

Carson Tang
1653 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215-6018
carsonoutdoors@earthlink.net
Home
(347) 689-9090
Work
(347) 689-9090
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: Expired, will be retaking before trip
CPR
BLS
Expiration:
Expired, will be retaking before trip
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.
China - August 1-15, 2009 (18 participants)
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.

Alaska – June 27 – July 12, 2009 (16 Participants)
Canadian Rockies – August 18 – 27 (18 Participants)
Utah – April 28 – May 8, 2006 (20 Participants)
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Co-leader name
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?
Erik Madsen
70 Oak Hill DR, Bristol, CT, 06010-2438
emadsen2004@yahoo.com
Home 860-314-0125
Work 860-418-6012
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: Will renew
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 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.
Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari 2010
Japan Hiking & Culture 2009
China Culture 2009
Bhutan Trek 2007
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
CoLeader will be traveling throught southern India in April 2011
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
permits or permissions?
(required on many U.S.
federal lands and national
parks)
Special equipment
Refer to attached itinerary.
Hotel accommodations arranged by outfitter.
Remaining meals in restaurants coordinated by the leader.
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:
Permits if any will be obtained by the outfitter.
Yes
No
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?
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:
Leader will discuss the relationship between man and the environment in India. The
endangered status of the Tiger will be discussed. A naturalist will be hired for the safaris.
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:
The outfitter can implement the trip itinerary easier and more economically than the trip
leaders.
Compass India Inc.
http://www.compassindiainc.com
A internet search revealed no safety concerns for this outfitter.
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $ The outfitters web site
did not disclose this information.
Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
The outfitters web site did not disclose this information.
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
Tropical sun
Response
Protect skin from sun's rays, stay hydrated
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Robbery is most significant risk
Response
Take protective measures to avoid theft of valuables, will monitor US State Dept web site
for hazards
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Transit accident
Response
Leader will assist with first aid and referals to medical professionals
Participants
Potential hazards
Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participant unfamiliar with activity or lacking equipment
Participant must demonstrate competance in group travel, and must acknowledge reading
the trip prospectus and the trip packing list.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Health problems
All health problems will be disclosed to the leader. Health problems may make some
participants ineligible for the trip.
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
Our local guides know the, local language, emergency service locations, and have cell
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
phones
documentation, distance from
emergency services
Civilization will be accessible at all times, leader with have a small first aid kit.
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
NA
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Our local guides know the, local language, emergency service locations, and have cell
Medical care
Please describe the medical
phones
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 $US
dollar exchange rate and what
contingencies you have if that
rate changes. If a tour
operator or agent is being
used, what currency is the
agent to be paid in?
Deposits
What deposits will be required
by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
Refunds
What is the latest date you can
cancel and still receive a full
refund?
Participant deposit
1US$ = 45.7 Indian Rs
If the strength of the Rs goes to 40 or less participants will be passed on a fee increase as
outlined in the prospectus. Similarly any increases passed on by the outfitter will be
passed on to the participants too. Fees to outfitter will be paid in US$. Leaders will only
need several thousand US$ converted to Rs.
Deposits to outfitter may be made once the trip has made the minimum required
enrollment.
Outfitter deposits made will be subject to cancelation penalties. No airline ticket refunds.
Outfitter requires a 30% deposit to secure trip upon trip meeting its minimum enrollment.
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:
Deposits/payments received will be promptly deposited and be subject to the trip
cancelation policy defined in the trip prospectus.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
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