Glacier National Park Adventure

Nicolas Martinez
PMG 320
Professor David Corlett

Project Title: Glacier National Park Adventure

Project Start Date: 05 September 2022
Project End Date: 05 March 2023
Project Manager: Nicolas Martinez

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

1. Outfitting/Prep 2. Travel 3. Activities 4. Amenties

1.1 Camping Gear 2.1 Flights 3.1 Hiking Trails 4.1 Camping

1.2 Hiking Gear 2.2 Rental Car 3.2 Many Glacier Park 4.2 Hotel
3.3 Going-to-the-Sun
1.3 Pet Care 2.3 Shuttles at the park 4.3 Food
Road

Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

Project Team Members Stakeholder

WBS Element
Nick Brittni Ryan Aileen Corlett
1.1 Camping Gear C   R   P
1.2 Hiking Gear C   R    
1.3 Pet Care   R   C  
2.1 Flights C R     P
2.2 Rental Car   R     P
2.3 Shuttles at the park   C   R  
3.1 Hiking Trails R A C    
3.2 Many Glacier Park R        
3.3 Going-to-the-Sun Road R        
4.1 Camping C   R   P
4.2 Hotel C A   R  
4.3 Food A C   R  
 
Key:
R Responsible   P Report Progress
C Consultation Required   A Approval Required
             
 Gantt Chart

Glacier National Park Adventure Planning Gantt Chart

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TASKS Days Dep. Resp

2.1 Flights 10 Brittni

3.1 Hiking
Trails 4 Ryan

4.3 Food 7 Aileen

2.3 Shuttles at
the park 2 Aileen
MS
2.2 Rental Car 1 2.1 Brittni

4.2 Hotel 7 2.1 Aileen

MS
4.1 Camping 7 2.1, 2.2 Ryan
3.3 Going-to-
the-Sun Road 3 2.2 Nick

1.3 Pet Care 2 2.1 Brittni

3.2 Many
Glacier Park 3 2.2 Nick
1.1 Camping
MS
Gear 3 2.1, 4.1 Ryan

1.2 Hiking Gear 3 2.1, 3.1 Nick

 Milestones and Deliverables
After analyzing the WBS, the RAM, and the Gantt chart, both dependencies and the critical path were noted allowing me
to find the biggest points to celebrate success and note achievements in planning. There are three notable milestones
within the path, each highlighting a progression down the planning path and giving reason for hype and celebration.
Once the flights and rental car are booked the trip feels “real” to the participants, but it also notes the ability to start
planning the camping sites, which is the next biggest milestone. The deliverable for this milestone is simple: flights and
rental reservation (with a note on the type of vehicle, allowing for the next stage of planning. The second milestone is
the conclusion of the camping site plan, completing all lodging planning and setting the final “gear selection” task to
begin. The deliverable for this milestone is the final campsite plan and will overlay with the hotel plan for full
understanding of the lodging amenities. The Final milestone is the completion of the plan, which occurs with the
conclusion of camping gear accumulation and outfitting. With each of the tasks complete the camping gear task should
round out all necessary items to ensure the plan is finished, and really only leave excitement and the need for some
practice hikes to warm the muscles for the trip!

Task Dependencies
The dependencies noted while creating the WBs and the RAM are noted in the Gantt chart. The biggest milestone in the
project is the booking of flights, as at least six tasks are dependent on the outcome of the flight schedule; nothing can be
completed until we know the dates and times of arrival. Additionally, the booking of the rental car, hopefully with AWD
or FWD, will also serve as a guide for the execution and decision made in least two follow on tasks. Lastly both the
camping and hiking gear allocations are dependent on their respective tasks of choosing the trails and campsites. As I
noted these dependencies in the WBS and RAM construction, laying out the path for completion became clearer.

Critical Path
The critical path is the longest path through the project and any delays in this path will affect the overall project. In the
Gantt chart above, the critical path is outlined in red. Using the observed dependencies to order tasks it was found that
the longest path would take 21 days and require flight and rental car planning, camping site selection and the allocation
of camping gear. Any push on the completion of these tasks would delay the overall project.
 WBS Dictionary

Work Breakdown Structure WBS Dictionary

   
Work Package ID 1.1
Work Package Name Camping Gear
Responsible Organization Ryan
/Individual
Work Package Acquire all camping gear
Description/Statement of Work necessary for the campsite
terrain, weather, and
number of days. Determine
if already owned or if new
gear needs to be purchased.

Duration 3
Cost 1600
Due Date  23-OCT-22
Dependencies 4.1, 2.1
   
Work Package ID 1.2
Work Package Name Hiking Gear
Responsible Organization Ryan
/Individual
Work Package Identify all hiking gear
Description/Statement of Work necessary for the weather
and trail terrain. Determine
if already owned or if new
gear needs to be purchased.
Duration 3
Cost 1200
Due Date  22-OCT-22
Dependencies 3.1, 2.1
   
Work Package ID 1.3
Work Package Name Pet Care
Responsible Organization Brittni
/Individual
Work Package Organize home sitting and
Description/Statement of Work pet care for 4 people during
the time away; ensure
instructions are given to pet
sitter and routines are
established

Duration 2
Cost 1200
Due Date  16-OCT-22
Dependencies 2.1
   
Work Package ID 2.1
Work Package Name Flights
Responsible Organization Select flights to-and-from
/Individual Glacier National Park
between FEB23-MAR23 (7
days). Identify the best
combination of airline, travel
dates, and baggage limits

Work Package Brittni

Description/Statement of Work
Duration 10
Cost 2500
Due Date  12-OCT-22
Dependencies  
   
Work Package ID 2.2
Work Package Name Rental Car
Responsible Organization Reserve a rental car at
/Individual airport for the duration of
the trip (7 days). AWD and
FWD vehicles are preferred
if cost allows
Work Package Brittni
Description/Statement of Work
Duration 1
Cost 900
Due Date  13-OCT22
Dependencies 2.1
   
Work Package ID 2.3
Work Package Name Shuttles at the park
Responsible Organization Determine shuttle schedules
/Individual for short trips in-and-around
the park, as parking is
limited at some locations.
Determine feasibility of
using shuttles to limit gas
usage
Work Package Aileen
Description/Statement of Work
Duration 2
Cost 0
Due Date  11-OCT-22
Dependencies  
   
Work Package ID 3.1
Work Package Name Hiking Trails
Responsible Organization
/Individual
Work Package
Description/Statement of Work
Nick
Determine which hiking
trails will be explored. The
trails should be annotated
with length, estimated
duration, and difficulty.
Group trails into 3
categories: must-do, great-
option, and good-if-we-can

Duration 4
Cost 0
Due Date  06-OCT-22
Dependencies  
   
Work Package ID 3.2
Work Package Name Many Glacier Park
Responsible Organization Nick
/Individual
Work Package This area is between two
Description/Statement of Work glaciers and offers
outstanding views of the
park. Determine the
distance, time needed, the
vehicle requirements, and
the projected road status.
Plan a date for this activity

Duration 3
Cost 0
Due Date  19-OCT-22
Dependencies 2.2
   
Work Package ID 3.3
Work Package Name Going-to-the-Sun Road
Responsible Organization Nick
/Individual
Work Package One of the biggest sought-
Description/Statement of Work after activities in the park.
Determine the distance,
time needed, the vehicle
requirements, and the
projected road status. Plan a
date for this activity

Duration 3
Cost 0
Due Date  16-OCT-22
Dependencies 2.2
   
Work Package ID 4.1
Work Package Name Camping
Responsible Organization Ryan
/Individual
Work Package Identify all camp sites that
Description/Statement of Work can be used. Ensure final
plan includes amenities at
the sites (e.g. restrooms),
distance to park entrances
and distances to food
options
Duration 7
Cost 150
Due Date  20-OCT-22
Dependencies 2.1, 2.2
   
Work Package ID 4.2
Work Package Name Resorts/Hotel
Responsible Organization Aileen
/Individual
Work Package Indoor lodging is a
Description/Statement of Work requirement for at minimum
the first and last day of the
trip. Determine the lodging
options that exist, their price
ranges, and distance from
life style and service
locations. 2 rooms needed
each day.
Duration 7
Cost 1000
Due Date  19-OCT-22
Dependencies 2.1
   
Work Package ID 4.3
Work Package Name Food Options
Responsible Organization Aileen
/Individual
Work Package
Description/Statement of Work
Identify the grocery stores
nearest to the park to use to
prepare for camp food
preparation and other
snacks and food needed
throughout the trip and
events (hiking). Identify all
prepared food and food
service options available.
List the top 5 choices of each
(or as many as possible)
based on location, price, and
menu/options.

Duration 7
Cost 1000
Due Date  09-OCT-22
Dependencies