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The Canyon at Pond Creek

1316 Canyon Dr, Pikeville, TN 37367

Climber Access Agreement, 2026-2027 Season

THE CANYON AT POND CREEK

Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tennessee

CLIMBER ACCESS AGREEMENT: RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

2026-2027 season. Every climber signs a new one each season.

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENT. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

Climbing at The Canyon at Pond Creek is allowed under an access arrangement with the Access Fund and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition. I, the undersigned ("Climber"), ask permission to enter The Canyon at Pond Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee (the "Property") to climb, hike and take part in related recreation (the "Activities"). In exchange for that permission, I agree to the following.

1. NO SUPERVISION, NO GUARANTEES

The Released Parties (defined in Section 5) provide access to the land only. They do not install, inspect or maintain bolts, anchors or other fixed gear, do not supervise climbing, and make no promise about the condition of any route, rock, anchor, trail, road or structure. Climber alone is responsible for Climber's own training, equipment, judgment and safety. There is no medical support on the Property.

2. RISKS

Climbing and outdoor recreation in a wilderness setting have risks that cannot be eliminated. They include, but are not limited to:

  • falling, including ground falls and falls caused by belay or rappel errors
  • failure of bolts, anchors, fixed gear, slings, ropes or other equipment, whether owned by Climber or left by others
  • rockfall, loose rock, ice and objects dropped by others
  • collision with rock, trees or the ground
  • errors or negligence by Climber, partners or other users
  • cliff edges, steep, loose and slippery terrain, and trail and approach hazards
  • old mine openings, sinkholes and other hazards, natural or man-made
  • swimming holes and creeks, including drowning
  • snakes, insects, wildlife and plants
  • heat, cold, rain, lightning and darkness
  • delayed rescue and medical care because of the remote location and limited cell service
  • theft of or damage to vehicles and personal property
  • serious injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death

Climber knowingly and voluntarily accepts all of these risks, whether listed here or not.

3. PROPERTY RULES

Climber agrees to:

(a) stay within the property boundaries shown on the property map (thecanyonatpondcreek.com/map), and not cross fences or property lines;

(b) never go above the cliff beyond the anchor bolts. Doing so means a permanent ban;

(c) stay off the dome area and respect the privacy of lodging guests;

(d) park only in designated climber parking and keep the road clear;

(e) never throw or drop anything over the cliff, since people may be below;

(f) not place new bolts or fixed gear, or develop new routes, without the owner's written permission;

(g) stay out of any mine opening, no exceptions;

(h) pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace;

(i) keep the gate code private and not share it with anyone who has not signed this agreement.

Breaking these rules can result in loss of access.

4. VEHICLES AND PROPERTY

The Released Parties do not guarantee safe parking and are not responsible for loss, theft or damage to vehicles or personal property. Climber is responsible for any damage Climber, Climber's vehicle or Climber's guests cause to the Property or to anyone else's property.

5. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent the law allows, Climber, for Climber and Climber's heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, releases, waives, discharges and agrees not to sue The Canyon at Pond Creek QOZB, LLC; McBride Outdoor Hospitality LLC; any affiliated entity that owns, leases or operates the Property; and their owners, members, managers, officers, employees, agents, volunteers and contractors, including Matt McBride (together, the "Released Parties"), for any and all claims, demands, losses, damages or causes of action arising from or related to the Activities or Climber's presence on the Property. THIS INCLUDES CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.

6. INDEMNITY

Climber agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim, loss, damage or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from Climber's Activities, Climber's guests, or breach of this agreement.

7. MEDICAL

Climber authorizes emergency medical treatment if Climber is unable to consent, and is responsible for all costs of rescue, transport and medical care.

8. AGE

Climber is 18 or older. Climbers under 18 must be with their parent or legal guardian at all times, and that parent or guardian must sign their own copy of this agreement and accepts full responsibility for the minor.

9. PHOTOS, VIDEO AND EMAIL (A CONDITION OF ACCESS)

Agreeing to this section is part of the deal for climbing here. If Climber does not agree to it, Climber may not climb on the Property.

(a) Photos and video. The Canyon at Pond Creek, and people working with it, may take photos and video on the Property, and Climber may appear in them. Climber grants The Canyon at Pond Creek and its affiliates a free, perpetual, worldwide right to use Climber's name, image, likeness and voice in those photos and videos on its website, social media, listings, advertising and other marketing, without payment, notice or approval.

(b) Email and text. Climber agrees to receive emails and text messages from The Canyon at Pond Creek, including gate code changes, trail days, access updates, and occasional news and offers. Climber may unsubscribe from news and offers at any time. Access updates, including gate code changes, will still be sent while Climber has a signed agreement on file.

10. TENNESSEE LAW

This agreement is governed by Tennessee law, and any dispute will be brought in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It is in addition to, and does not limit, any protection the Released Parties have under Tennessee law, including the Tennessee recreational use statutes. If any part is found unenforceable, the rest still applies. This is the entire agreement on this subject.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND IT, AND I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE. I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

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Required Before You Sign
Property map (required). The map shows where climbing is allowed and where it is not. Check the box to confirm you have reviewed it. *
I have reviewed the property map and understand the property boundaries.
Photos, video and messages (required to climb here). *
I agree to Section 9: The Canyon at Pond Creek may use photos and video of me in its marketing, and may send me emails and texts.
Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
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 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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