Hiking the Desert Southwest Around Tucson, Arizona, including Saguaro Nat'l Park
Linda Moraski/George Schott
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Hiking the Desert Southwest Around Tucson, Arizona, including Saguaro Nat'l Park
Leader Linda Moraski
Co-leader George Schott
Tucson, Arizona
4/5/14 - 4/12/14
Total # of days 8
Backpacking
Bicycling-Mountain
Bicycling-Road
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Primary type of trip
Number of participants
(excluding leaders)
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
When should the trip notice be
published in AMC Outdoors?
Do you wish to have your trip
listed online before it is
published in AMC Outdoors?
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
Camping
Cultural
Family
Hiking
Paddling-Canoeing
Paddling-Sea-Kayaking
Skiing-CrossCountry (Nordic)
Trekking (e.g., hutto-hut)
Hiking
Minimum 12
Skiing-Downhill
Snorkeling
(Alpine)
Walking
Other – please describe
Select one of those checked above.
Maximum 14
$ 1,170
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 330-580
Will leaders assist participants with flights? Yes
No
First Appearance: Month July
Year 2013
Last Appearance: Month Jan
Year 2014
Note: AMC Outdoors is only published in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month and year when it should
be posted on line. April 2013
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
Form Revised February 2013
Linda Moraski
56 Glenham St., West Roxbury, MA 02132
lmoraski@gmail.com
Home
Work 617.469.9779
Cell 617.448.8895
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: to be renewed in next 3 mos.
CPR
BLS
Expiration: to be renewed in next 3 mos.
If this is your first Adventure Travel trip as a Leader you must be present at the AMCATC meeting at which the trip proposal is considered.
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.
Belize Multi-Sport: Nov 2013
Morocco Trekking: Mar 2011
Bhutan Trekking:
Organized/attended educational trips for Northeastern University MBA Students
Adventure Travel Trip Proposal Form, page 1 of 5
Hiking the Desert Southwest Around Tucson, Arizona, including Saguaro Nat'l Park
Linda Moraski/George Schott
experience
including: SE Asia, Reims, France, Eastern Europe
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?
George Schott
4 River Knoll, Westport, CT 06880
geosteven@aol.com
Home 203.221.9242
Work 203.703.7574
Cell 203.223.1677
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 01/2015
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 02/27/2014
If you are a new co-leader you must submit an application to be an Adventure Travel
leader or co-leader prior to submitting this application. Also, it is strongly
recommended that you be present at the AMC-ATC meeting at which the trip proposal
is considered.
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. Please indicate if you were
the leader or co-leader.
Big Bend Nat'l Park; hiking/float; 10/27/12 - 11/3/12; 14 partic.; co-leader
Franconia & Twin Ridges - NH; hiking/huts; 7/20/12 - 7/22/12; 10 partic.; leader
North - South Presidentials - NH; hiking/huts; 7/22/11-7/24/11; 12 partic.; leader
CT Chapter Hike Leader: numerous App.Trail day hikes CT, MA: 2007 - 2012
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
Co-leader will scout area in May, 2013
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 materials
you send out.
LOGISTICAL DETAILS OF TRIP
Summary
Please provide a description
of the trip and the activities
planned. If available, please
include or attach an itinerary.
Accommodations
Please describe your plans for
accommodation(s)
Meals: Please describe your
plans for providing meals. If
the budget includes any funds
for leader meals not shared
with the group please justify.
Local Transportation
Please describe your plans for
Form Revised February 2013
Day hikes in the Santa Catalina, Tucson and Santa Rita Mtns around Tucson, AZ + visit
to Saguaro Nat'l Park, including visitors center, ranger activities and interpretative trails:
five days of day hikes + 1 day at national park; prospectus includes complete itinerary:
Sun 4/6: Romero Canyon, Santa Catalina Mtns.
Mon 4/7: Blackett's Ridge, Santa Catalina Mtns.
Tues 4/8: Hutch's Pool, Santa Catalina Mtns.
Wed 4/9: Saguaro Nat'l Park-West + Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Thurs 4/10: Wasson Peak, Tucson Mtns.
Fri 4/11: Mt Wrightson, Santa Rita Mtns. + alternate hike
7 nights at Comfort Inn, 1560 W. Grant Rd, Tucson, three miles from downtown, travel
to trailheads generally less than 1 hour, in many cases no more than 30 minutes; 2 hikers
per room; extra charge for those requesting single.
Breakfast at motel; lunches prepared by hikers with groceries stored in room minifridges; group dinners at nearby restaurants: 7 breakfasts (Sun - Sat) and 7 dinners (Sat Fri) included; lunches, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages excluded from trip cost
Travel in three minivans driven by leader, co-leader, plus one participant volunteer; 3
backup drivers will also be identified
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local transportation
Permits or permissions
Does the trip require special
permits or permissions?
(required on many U.S.
federal lands and national
parks)
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
Parking/use permits required for all days; will be purchased on location.
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
Special equipment
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
Does the trip require special
will ensure that people know how to use it:
equipment?
Nothing beyond standard hiking equipment
Special experience
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
Does the trip require special
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
skills on the part of the
Nothing beyond intermediate day hiking experience which will be ascertained as part of
participant?
applicant screening through detailed review of prior experience
Pre-trip activities
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Do you plan to get your group Day hike in Mass. or Conn. to be scheduled in Oct 2013 or Mar 2014, depending upon
together before the trip for an
number of signed up hikers
activity or social event?
We plan for a naturalist from the University of Arizona or other organization to
Conservation, education and
accompany the group on the first hike. In addition, we will spend one day at
recreation
How will this AMC-AT trip meet the
Saguaro National Park - West, Red Hills Visitor Center, including participation
mission of the AMC?
in whatever lectures or guided hikes are available from US Nat'l Park rangers.
www.outdoors.org/about/mission.cfm
We will also visit the world-renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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:
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
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
sun, heat, snakes
Response
Ensure proper protective clothing, ample water, sunscreen; review/hiker education on
snakes; proper WFA response, e.g. keep patient calm, compression wrap; evacuate
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Not applicable
Response
Not applicable
Form Revised February 2013
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Transportation
Potential hazards
Response
Participants
Potential hazards
Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
rough roads to trailheads
advance knowledge of conditions from locals; control speed
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
altitude (9000'+) sickness
screen for prior experience, ensure plenty of water; reduce speed; plan alternate hike for
those who prefer lesser altitude gain and vertical climb
Conditions unique to this type of trip
snow, windstorms in early April
monitor weather conditions daily; include microspikes, winter gear in equipment list; be
prepared to turn back on trail
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Give 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 BLANK
~15 mi. from University of Arizona Medical Center Hospital. Tucson; leaders will have
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
emergency contact information for all participants available at all times
documentation, distance from
emergency services
We will rely upon cell phones to the extent reception is possible. Leaders will carry first
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid equipment.
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Group evacuation to trailhead; call 911 for EMT response; for minor injuries, drive hiker
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
in minivan to hospital emergency room or urgent care facility.
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
There are numous hospitals in Tucson. We would bring an injured hiker to nationally
Medical care
Please describe the medical
ranked University of Arizona Medical Center, ~ 15-20 mi. from any backcountry
care available in the area(s)
trailhead. Hospital phone: 520-694-0111.
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Not applicable
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?
No deposits are required.
Group Trip Deposits
What deposits will be required
from you by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
Comfort Inn has a 72-hour cancellation policy. If any room were to be cancelled less
Group Trip Refunds
What is the latest date you can
than 72 hours in advance, we would be liable for the room charges for the entire week
cancel and still receive a full
(for 14 participants, double occupancy, one room = $678.65 (rate for 7 rooms or less);
refund of any deposits?
for 16 participants, double occupancy, one room = $575.75, a quantity discount rate
applies for reservation of 8 rooms or more.)
$585 deposit (50% of total) to accompany application; $585 balance due 90 days
Participant deposits
Form Revised February 2013
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What are the initial deposit and
your schedule of payments by
participants to you?
Cancellation policy
What will be your cancellation
policy for the participants?
Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
do not get the minimum number?
Reference web links:
AMC-ATC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
AMC-ATC Chair:
Form Revised February 2013
before start of trip (1/6/14)
Cancellation should not raise trip cost to any participants; if cancellation required, all
money returned less share of expenses incurred or can't be avoided; full refund if space
taken by new participant
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
12 trippers is the minimum. We would run the trip with as few as 10 trippers and
make a higher leader/co-leader contribution.
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/committee/proposals/
nholland@outdoors.org
amcatchair@comcast.net
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