Express Assumption of Risk Associated with Hiking and Related Activities
I do hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks associated with hiking, transportation of equipment related to the activities, and traveling to and from activity sites, in which I am about to engage. Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to
1. Risk of injury from the activity and equipment utilised is significant including the potential for permanent disability and death
2. Falling, causing broken bones severe injuries to the head, neck and back which may result in severe impairment or even death
3.All "act of nature," including but not limited to avalanche, rock fall, landslide, inclement weather, thunder and lighting severe and or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions
4, Risks associated with crossing, climbing or down-climbing of rock, water, snow and/or ice.
5. Risks associated with river crossings, fordings, or portaging
6. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of my own or others' equipment, which may have been rented, borrowed or personally owned.
7. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including employees, agents, independent contractors or representatives of including but not limited to operator failure.
8. Cold weather and heat related injuries and illness including but not limited to frostnip, frost bite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration
9. Attack by or encounter with insects, reptiles, and/or animals
10. Accidents or illness occurring in remote places where there are no available medical facilities.
11. Fatigue chill, and/or dizziness, which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of accident
12. My sense of balance, physical coordination and ability to follow instructions.
"I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in Injury. illness, or death."