Acknowledgement of Risk Form

US Dept of Agriculture Forest Service Special Use Application for Temporary Outfitting & Guiding Client’s Acknowledgement of Risk Form 

In consideration of the services of Mountains Ahead, LLC. their officers, agents and employees to include all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Mountains Ahead”) I agree as follows: 

Although Mountains Ahead has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate equipment and skilled guides so I can enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, Mountains Ahead has informed me this Activity is not without risk. Certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. Mountains Ahead does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this Activity but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks. 

• the Activities are hazardous, and I may be exposed to dangers and hazards, including but not limited to some of the following (depending on the nature of the Activities): falls, falling rocks and objects, fractures, concussions, dangerous or unanticipated weather, overexertion, overheating, injuries from my lack of fitness or conditioning, river currents, hypothermia, avalanches, hostile or aggressive wildlife, venomous or disease-carrying animals or insects, communicable diseases, exposure to allergens which could cause life- threatening reactions, drowning, death, equipment failures, and negligence of others; 

• as a consequence of these risks and other risks associated with the Activities that may not be listed here, I may be seriously ill, hurt, disabled or may die from the resulting injuries, and/or my property may also be damaged; 

• hospital facilities, qualified medical care, and emergency medical evacuation may be delayed, limited, or unavailable during portions of the Activities; and 

  
  

• Mountains Ahead assumes no responsibility for providing medical care during the Activity, and I will have to pay for any medical care and/or evacuation that I incur. 

entails risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this Activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks. 

I acknowledge that engaging in this Activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that the staff of REI has been available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this Activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this Activity. 

I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this Activity. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for myself, including all minor children in my care, custody, and control, for bodily injury, death or loss of personal property and expenses as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified herein and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified, and as a result of my negligence in participating in this Activity. 

I have carefully read, clearly understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon me, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family, including minor children.