Wyoming Wonders- Hiking in Grand Teton Park and National Forests
Merri Fox/Jan Schnabel
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Wyoming Wonders - Hiking in Grand Teton Park and National Forests
Leader Merri Fox
Co-leader Janice Schnabel
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
June 28-July 8, 2013
Total # of days 11
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
Max 16
Airfare range if not included
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
$800-1000
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?
$2550
Min 12
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
Merri Fox
115 North Road, Harwinton, CT 06791
merri.fox@pw.utc.com
Home 860-485-1697
Work 860-565-6435
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/2013 (will recert that same month or
sooner)
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Co-leader name
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 4/2013 (will recert that same month or sooner)
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.
Hawaii Natural Wonders 2012 – group of 16 (co-lead)
Switzerland hiking 2011 - group of 14 (Lead)
Utah hiking 2010 – group of 14 (Co-Lead)
Janice Schnabel

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
Merri Fox/Jan Schnabel
30 Mountain Terrace Rd. West Hartford CT 06107
Janice.Schnabel@pw.utc.com
Home 860-561-2290
Work 860-565-5168
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 4/13
CPR
BLS
Expiration: : 4/13
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.
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…
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
The focus of the trip is primarily hiking, with some sightseeing and “local color”
experience – such as visiting the Elk Preserve and evenings in downtown Jackson Hole.
Most of the best hikes in the area are strenuous; however we will try to moderate the
requirements by offering a second option hike on days where the most difficult hikes will
be done (9+ miles and 3000’ elevation gain). There are a sufficient number of hikes in
the 6-9 mile range, with up to 2000’ elevation gain to allow lots of choices depending on
the group.
Condos, 2 bedroom/2 bath with 4 per unit, possibly a single bedroom or a 3 bedroom
unit can be substituted depending on group demographics
Merri has led a prior trip here in 2005 and Jan has visited on her own
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
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
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Special experience
Does the trip require special
Revised 7/15/2016
Cooking in condos - 1 restaurant farewell dinner
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: - Spoke to Fees office who advised that if leaders are not receiving a salary
per se from sponsoring organization, that organization itself is not a commercial venture,
and that leaders themselves are not portraying themselves as experts or guides, then we
would not fall into commercial category.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Leaders will each carry bear spray as recommended by the park
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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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
Merri Fox/Jan Schnabel
No
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
In visiting one of our own national parks we will focus on the history of the park service
in this country, the unique geologic and human history of this park and current
conservation issues and initiatives taking place within the park. At least one visit to park
headquarters is planned. Leaders will provide advance information to help participants
get more out of the trip, as well as providing commentary during hikes or at evening
activity discussions.
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:
n/a
n/a
n/a
Liability? Yes
No
Are they willing to list AMC as an
additional insured?
n/a
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
Potential for being above tree line during thunderstorms, possibility of snow on trails still
at elevation, definitely a risk that there are bears in the area
Response
Start hikes early in morning as potential for thunderstorms is less earlier in day, check
weather forecasts before starting and modify hike locations if necessary. Check with
park HQ re snow conditions on trails, and trail conditions in general. Both leaders will
carry bear spray.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Not applicable
Response
Will still advise participants not to leave anything in cars while parked at trailheads.
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Road conditions are generally good in the park
Response
Make sure 3rd driver is aware of extent of driving required before they volunteer
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Participants are not truthful or overestimate their hiking abilities
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Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Merri Fox/Jan Schnabel
Start trip with moderate hike to assess participant abilities. Leaders will offer a second
hike on days when more difficult hikes will be done; will conduct extensive screening re
recent hike experience and ability to do the elevation gains planned
Conditions unique to this type of trip
n/a
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
We will urge that emergency contacts be given itinerary and list of telephone numbers at
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
places of lodging. We will have with us at all times a list of emergency contact
documentation, distance from
telephone numbers as well as insurance information for all participants. There is a full
emergency services
service emergency medical facility within 5 miles of the condos; the national park and
forest service each have well organized mountain rescue services.
Leader and co-leader have ample first aid supplies and will remind all participants to
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
carry their own. For anyone with serious medical issues requiring them to carry meds
aid or communication
we will make sure we know where they carry them.
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
n/a
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
St. John’s medical center, open 24 hours, emergency and walk-in care
Medical care
Please describe the medical
care available in the area(s)
307-733-3636
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
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n/a
50% - 60% payment on condos at time of booking; we will not book until trip has
minimum 12 participants.
Depends on which agency we book with. It appears so far that best condition is for
cancellation 60 days or more in advance, we lose 1 night on each condo booked.
$1000 deposit to register; $1550 due by March 15 2013.
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and your schedule of
payments?
Cancellation policy
What will your cancellation
policy be for the participants?
Merri Fox/Jan Schnabel
Cancellation must be in writing - Postmarked date below (email acceptable):
Prior to January 31, 2013 - $100 non-refundable fee charged; If your airline ticket has
been purchased, you own it subject to airline change fees). All other moneys returned.
After January 31, 2013 a) same as above; and
b) Any moneys paid out to vendors and money necessary to keep the trip cost from
increasing - causing an increase for other trip members.
After June 1, 2013 - NO REFUNDS for any reason, including accident, illness, or any
other type of emergency. (*)
Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
do not get the minimum
number?
*Note: Sometimes additional moneys may be returned at a later date, if a cancellee’s
spot can be filled from the waiting list. This depends upon two factors:
1. That the trip is filled - 14 participants (in addition to the leaders).
2. That there is a waiting list. This list is compiled by the leaders through the
application and screening process only. No one may substitute another person for
themselves without leader screening and agreement to the substitution.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
at least 12 we'll go.
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
AMC Home Page:
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings
http://www.outdoors.org/
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
MEC Notices:
amcexcursions@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
goeke@space.mit.edu
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