I understand that during my membership in the Southern Arizona Hiking Club and
during participation in any club Activity, I may be exposed to a variety of
hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in each Activity
and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the
Activity. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of
serious personal injury, property damage, and death ("Injuries and
Damages") from exposure to the hazards of travel, and the Southern
Arizona Hiking Club has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding
of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes
or activities of other persons, animals, club members, guides and assistants
or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other
reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries and Damages are involved in
adventure travel such as Southern Arizona Hiking Club Activities and I
appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for
others around me in the face of such hazards. I further understand that there
may not be rescue or medical persons, facilities, or expertise necessary to
deal with the Injuries and Damages to which I may be exposed on any Activity.
In consideration for my acceptance as a member in the Club and as a
participant in any Club Activity, I confirm my understanding that:
- I have read any rules and conditions applicable to the Activities made
available to me; I will pay any costs and fees for the Activities; and I
acknowledge my participation is at my own discretion and the discretion of
the Guide(s).
- The Activities officially begin and end at the location(s) designated
by the Southern Arizona Hiking Club. The Activities may include carpooling,
transportation, or private transit to and from the Activity, and I am
personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel.
- This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by
law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is held
to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully
enforceable.
- To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS,
AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY the Southern Arizona Hiking Club, its officers,
directors, employees, agents, and leaders from any and all liability on
account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused
by negligence of the Southern Arizona Hiking Club, its officers, directors,
employees, agents, and leaders, in any way connected with this Activity. I
further agree to HOLD HARMLESS the Southern Arizona Hiking Club, its officers,
directors, employees, agents, and leaders from any claims, damages, injuries
or losses caused by my own negligence while a member of the club or a
participant in any Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of
risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and as
signs, and includes any minors accompanying me.
- I have read this document in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily
assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks,
I agree to membership in the Southern Arizona Hiking Club and may participate
in any Club Activity.
