Outfitter Acknowledgement of Risk In consideration of the services of Ross Lake Resort, their officers, agents, employees, and stockholders, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Ross Lake Resort"), I agree as follows: Although Ross Lake Resort has taken reasonable steps to provide you with appropriate equipment and skilled instruction so you can enjoy an activity for which you may not be skilled, we wish to remind you this activity is not without risk. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity can be causes of loss or damage to your equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. We do not want to frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for this activity, but we do think it is important for you 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: Adverse weather including rough water; Floating and/or submerged obstacles such as stumps, logs, and rocks; Cold water and long distance from a major medical center. I am aware that boating entails risks of injury or death to myself. I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified herein and those 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 the risks. I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for myself, including my minor children, for bodily injury, death, and loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of those inherent risks and dangers and of my negligence in participating in this activity. As the outfitting company, we are assuming all risk and liability of all paddlers in our care for the duration of any and all trips booked with Ross Lake Resort during the current operation season beginning on June 8, 2023, and ending on October 31, 2023. I have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and state and for all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. Today's Date: April 26, 2024
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