Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Roger Scholl/Sue Lach
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Co-leader Sue Lach
Leader Roger Scholl
Bozeman Montana
June 21-28 2014
Total # of days 8
Backpacking
Bicycling-Mountain
Bicycling-Road
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Camping
Cultural
Family
Hiking
Paddling-Canoeing
Paddling-Sea-Kayaking
Skiing-CrossCountry (Nordic)
Walks
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
Minimum 10
Skiing-Downhill
Snorkeling
(Alpine)
Other – please describe Fly Fishing and
sight seeing
Maximum 14
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ $2795.00
$ 600-900
First Appearance: Month Sept
Year 2013
Last Appearance: Month June
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. June 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
Roger Scholl
23 Patton Street Rochester NH 03867
rscholl@outdoors.org
Home 603 674 5909
Work 617 391 6591
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 1.2014
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 1.2014
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.
Yellowstone 2012 Hiking (14)

To lead an Adventure Travel trip you must have current CPR and WFA certifications 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 and you
should describe your plans to do so in a note.
Form Revised March 2012
Adventure Travel Trip Proposal Form, page 1 of 5
Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Roger Scholl/Sue Lach
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Yosemite 2011 Hiking (16)
2012 Maine Woods Camp to Camp Sking (18)
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Sue Lach
73 Amherst St Manchester Conn 06042
slach@me.com
Home 860-712-7216
Work
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 9/14
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 3/14
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.
New Zealand
Mongolia (2X)
Nepal
Summmited Kilimanjaro in 2005 with AMC
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?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
I have led or been on 5 trips to Yellowstone and also went
to August Camp in 2007 when they were at Pilot Creek
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
Local Transportation
Please describe your plans for
local transportation
Form Revised March 2012
Using Bozeman MT as base camp, we will spend four days on
guided flyfishing trips on some of some of the areas wild
rivers to include the Yellowstone, Madison, Spring Creek,
Callatin and Larmar rivers. Lodging will be at a motel in
Boseman and there will be two free days with activiies
planed to fish and/or explore Yellowsone NP and the local
culture.
Residense Inn at the Marriott on the outskirts of Bozeman
Mt 8mi from Airportr
Breakfast provided with lodging, box lunch provided by
Troutfitters Guides. Dinner $20 at local eateries.
kitchenette and grocery delivery avaialable
We will use rental vehicles to get around town.
Transportation to and from the fishing spots is included
int eh guide fee.
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Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Roger Scholl/Sue Lach
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:
2 day license needed in YNP and 4 day fishing licence inc in guides fee
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
Special equipment
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Troutfitters will supply all necessary equipment
Particpants will be able to bring their own gear
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
This trip can accommodate both beginner and experienced
fisher folk. The guides will be matched to the ability of
the individual participants
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Not in person. There will be robust screening to manage expectations and
discuss daily group dynamics
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 AMC-AT trip
meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/
mission.cfm
Local Fishing Guides will talk of river ecology and
efforts to maintaine fish population also potential visits
to Colorado Rocky Mt Museam and local culture exibits
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:
Montana Troutfitters of Bozeman Mt. The nature of the
adventure will require the instruction of basic skills as
well as familiartiy with River fishing, water safety and
fish identification
Montana Troutfitters of Bozeman Mt
www.troutfitters.com
Montana Troutfittlers will provide insurance certificate and
safety record as appropriate for guided trips on rivers or
local waters
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
additional insured?
In the event of an emergency on the water, each guide has
an EAP. There is very good cell service on the major rivers
in the area. More details can be provided as necessary.
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
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Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Roger Scholl/Sue Lach
Potential hazards
Response
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Response
Transportation
Potential hazards
Response
Participants
Potential hazards
Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
walking off trail unsteady surface, Spring snow pack run
off
One professional Guide for every two participants
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
NA
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Will share driving 3 8 per van Guide service will provide
transport on river fishing days
MV records check for vol drivers, Guide service ins waiver
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
must be equiped for day long outddoor activity understand changing weather dynamics
Carefull screening and advanced meeting
Conditions unique to this type of trip
slips and falls along water edge, wildlife
stay hydrated, listen to guide instructions, proper
footwear
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
English speaking, WFA, Paramedic 911 service local clinics
Emergency communication
and hospitals. specilized rescue response
Phone contacts, language,
documentation, distance from
emergency services
cell phones, communitcation network amoung guides, AMC
Emergency equipment
first Aid Kit, specific plans, time points start and end
What sort of emergency first
and locations for each day
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Bozeman search and rescue, L/CL WFA Paramedic skills
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Emergency #911 or Bozeman Deaconess Hospital 915 Highland
Medical care
Blvd Bozeman Montana 59715 406-585-5000 YNP - Mammoth
Please describe the medical
Clinic 307-344-7965 or Lake Clinic 307-242-7241
care available in the area(s)
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
NA
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?
At time of booking, they have generous written refund
Deposits
policies so will negitiate and will not put any money down
What deposits will be required
until trip is a "go"
by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
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Flyfishing and Sightseeing in Montana and Yellowstone NP
Roger Scholl/Sue Lach
Refunds
What is the latest date you can
cancel and still receive a full
refund of any deposits?
Participant deposit
What are the initial deposit and
your schedule of payments by
participants to you?
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:
AMC-ATC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
AMC-ATC Chair:
Form Revised March 2012
May 15, 2014
deposit of $500 when screened and accepted by march 15th
90 days advance. Payment in full by May 1st.
After March 15, 3 months prior, no refund unless a
qualified replacement is found minus $100 for
Administration costs
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Likely depending on Leader costs
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