Hiking

By clicking on any of these related website pages, sending a contact form or participating in any outdoor group activities associated with this website, you agree to the following waiver and release: 

You acknowledge that backcountry travel, activities and work projects have risks, hazards and dangers that cannot be eliminated, particularly in a wilderness environment in mountainous terrain. You understand that these risks, hazards, and dangers, which may cause disability, injury and death, include without limitation:

• risks from activities in areas where no outside services are available or provided; where rescue and medical services are limited and slow, if available at all; where trail or road conditions vary, are not maintained, and are unpredictable and changeable; where weather also is unpredictable and changeable; and where injuries could include, but are not limited to, cuts, wounds, contusions, broken bones, sprained muscles, animal or insect bites/stings, exposure, dehydration, hypothermia, frostbite, and head injuries;

• risks involved in decision-making and route-finding in a wilderness environment; getting lost resulting in dehydration, hypothermia, or frostbite; and 

• other risks, hazards, and dangers common to wilderness travel and outdoor activities that include, but are not limited to, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, and backpacking.

You have read and understand the information this and other referenced websites have provided about the activities. You also understand that you have a responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others as a backcountry user.