Please read this contract carefully.
It releases Golden Rule Ranch, LLC and Rock Chuck Ranch, LLC from liability and waives certain rights. In consideration of being permitted to access and enter property owned or controlled by Golden Rule Ranch, LLC and Rock Chuck Ranch, LLC (hereinafter the “Released Parties”) for a “recreational purpose” as defined by the Wyoming Recreational Use Act (W.S. § 34-19-101 et. seq) without payment of a fee, I, the Participant, (or if the Participant is under the age of 18, I, on the Participant’s behalf) understand, acknowledge, and contractually agree as set forth below (the Agreement): 1. Acknowledgement of Dangers and Risks: I understand, acknowledge, and agree that I am a “recreational participant” under the Wyoming Recreation Safety Act (W.S. § 1-1-121 et. seq.) and that participating in a recreational opportunity on the Released Parties’ property which may include rock climbing, bouldering, fishing, hiking, use of via ferrata or ziplines, and related recreational opportunities (hereinafter individually and collectively the “Activity”), can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVE THE RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. I understand, acknowledge, and agree that participating in the Activity involves certaininherent dangers and risks that cannot be eliminated or controlled by the Released Parties, the presence of which are integral to the adventurous nature of the Activity. I contractually agree that the following dangers and risks that could cause physical or emotional injury or death are inherent to the Activity, but that the list of inherent risks is not exhaustive – I understand and acknowledge that there are many other dangers or risks associated with the Activity not listed below: slipping, tripping, or falling; exposure to heights; exposure to falls, including from great height; uneven or unstable terrain; variations in terrain; exposure to steep terrain; unstable or loose rock or other terrain; natural or man-made rock-fall; dangerous climbing conditions or surfaces; trail and ledge side drop-offs; trail obstructions and other unmarked or obscured hazards in the outdoor environment; wet or slippery surfaces; dizziness and/or vertigo; loss of balance; falling trees, branches, rock, equipment, or other manmade or natural objects; striking or otherwise coming into injurious contact with manmade or natural objects or obstacles; manmade structure malfunction or failure; unmaintained and un-inspected elements, structures, hardware, and trails; failing anchors or bolts; difficulty with route finding or getting lost; becoming entangled in ropes/harnesses; pinching or tearing of limbs and digits; injury to hands and fingers; rope, webbing, or cable burns; rashes and abrasions from harnesses, helmets, and climbing surfaces; severed rope, webbing, bolts, hardware or other man-made elements in the climbing area; exposure to electrical wire; allergen exposure; exposure to poisonous plants; exposure to various dangerous or diseased wildlife or insects; exposure to attacking birds; exposure to domestic or ranch animals; extreme weather; changing weather, dangerously cold or hot temperatures, wind, hail, lightning, heavy rain, and other adverse weather conditions; extreme or partial darkness; wildfire and associated smoke; gunfire in the area of activity; landslides; rock-fall; mudslides; flashfloods; earthquakes; exposure to food-borne, water-borne, vector-borne, or airborne bacteria, virus, pathogens or allergens; all manner of injuries or ailments including head injury, brain injury, concussion, spinal injury, joint injuries, broken bones, paralysis, overstretching or over-exertion, burns, internal injury, sickness or disease, hypothermia, frostbite, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, and hyponatremia; exacerbation of Participant’s own health condition(s); lack of or inadequate shelter; mentally or physically unstable, criminal, reckless, or negligent individuals; lack of access to immediate medical care due to remote location; inadequate or incorrect medical care; inability to self-rescue; poorly executed, delayed, or failed rescue attempts; dangers associated with rescue operations; becoming trapped or lost; lack of communication equipment; inadequate or malfunctioning equipment; the Released Parties’ personell, member, owner or volunteer lapse in skill or error in judgment, and mental, physical, or emotional injury or distress from exposure to the inherent risks listed herein. I understand that the Released Parties have done their best to list the known risks of participating in the Activity, but agree that I have the right, obligation, and opportunity to research and verify the risks of participating in the Activity 2. Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge and agree that I am choosing to take part in the Activity despite the dangers and risks of doing so, and I voluntarily choose to accept the risks of participating in the Activity. I recognize that property loss, physical or emotional injury, and death are all possible while participating in the Activity. I expressly acknowledge and assume all risks, dangers, and consequences of the Activity, including but not limited to those risks, dangers, and consequences set forth in paragraph 1 above, that may result in physical or emotional injury, property damage, or death. I understand and agree that I am accessing the Released Parties’ property without a fee and am doing so for a recreational purpose pursuant to Wyoming Recreational Use Act (W.S. § 34-19-101 et. seq), and that the Released Parties “owe no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity on such premises to persons entering for recreational purposes.” I understand that I am fully, completely, and without exception responsible for my own safety while participating in the Activity or being on the Released Parties’ Property, and I am assuming all risk associated with my decision to enter the property, whether the nature of the risk is known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected. Any warning provided herein or otherwise provided via signage or orally shall not be deemed to be the Released Parties’ acceptance or assumption of a duty of care, and I expressly waive the right to make such an assertion. 3. Participant’s Responsibilities and Representations: I represent that I am physically and mentally capable of engaging in the Activity. I understand the importance of all rules and conditions indicated on signage or in any other manner to Participant while on the Released Parties’ property, and agree to abide by those rules and conditions at all times while engaging in the Activity. Further, I represent that I have had the opportunity to independently research the risks of participating in the Activity and my assumption of those risks. I am not relying on any prior oral, written, or visual representations made by the Released Parties in deciding to assume the risks of participation in the Activity. I understand that there is a via ferrata and ziplines on the Released Parties’ property, and that I am expressly and explicitly forbidden from accessing or utilizing those features without express permission from the Released Parties. I contractually agree that such features shall not be considered an attractive nuisance in any claim arising out of my access to the property, and I understand and contractually agree that such features are dangerous and present additional risks that may not listed in paragraph 1, above. I understand that if I am granted access to the via ferrata, that I could become trapped on the via ferrata or zipline indefinitely without any person there to assist or rescue me, and that I alone must have the ability to self rescue. The agreement to indemnify contained in Paragraph 5, below, shall expressly apply to any claim arising out of my access to or use of the via ferrata or ziplines, though not exclusively to such claims. I understand that absence of enforcement, signage, or personnel does not constitute permission to access the via ferrata or ziplines. I agree that I will not rely on any statements, representations, or warranties, express or implied, regarding the safety, condition, design, or maintenance of the property or any Activity. 4. Equipment and Construction Disclaimer: Participant understands that any ropes, cables, anchors, bolts, ladders, planks, steps, chain, carabiners, rungs, glue, or other fixed or temporary equipment may be unmaintained, improperly installed, or may fail, and Participant assumes all risk associated with use or reliance upon such equipment. 5. Release of Liability and Agreement Not to Sue: Fully understanding the foregoing paragraphs, and in exchange for the Released Parties’ agreement to allow the Participant to participate in the Activity, I HEREBY AGREE NOT TO SUE GOLDEN RULE RANCH, LLC, ROCK CHUCK RANCH, LLC, or any of their respective successors in interest, affiliated organizations and companies, insurance carriers, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, assignees, officers, directors, members, contractors, and shareholders (each hereinafter a “Released Party”) for any property damage, injury or loss to Participant, including death, which Participant may suffer, arising in whole or in part out of Participant’s participation in the Activity. By signing this Agreement Not to Sue, I am releasing any right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against any Released Party. I agree to hold harmless and release each and every Released Party from any and all liability and/or claims or causes of action for injury or death to persons or damage to property arising from Participant’s participation in the Activity, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE CLAIMS BASED ON ANY RELEASED PARTY’S ALLEGED OR ACTUAL, PASSIVE OR ACTIVE, NEGLIGENCE or breach of any contract and/or express or implied warranty, premises liability, products liability, or any other claim sounding in negligence. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to release liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct, to the extent such release is prohibited by law. 6. Agreement to Indemnify: I agree to INDEMNIFY(REIMBURSE) each Released Party from and for any and all claims of the undersigned Participant and/or a third party arising in whole or in part from Participant’s participation in the Activity, including claims based on negligence or any other cause of action except gross negligence. In other words, if Participant and/or anyone on Participant’s behalf files any lawsuit or brings any claim for injury or damage against any Released Party, including claims for negligence or any other cause of action except for gross negligence, undersigned Participantwill be required to pay back to each and every Released Party or Parties all sums of money incurred by or paid by or on behalf of the Released Party or Parties on account of the bringing of such suit or claim, including all attorneys’ fees and costs. 7. Medical Authorization, Release, and Indemnification: I hereby: a) authorize the Released Parties to undertake any emergency medical care for me; b) authorize the Released Parties and/or their authorized personnel to call for medical care for me or to transport me to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of such personnel, medical attention is needed; c) agree that, following my transport to any such medical facility or hospital, the Released Parties shall not have any further responsibility for me; d) agree to pay all costs associated with the medical care, rescue, or any related transportation provided for me; and e) shall hold each and every Released Party harmless from any claims associated with such medical care and/or related transportation. Nothing in the paragraph shall be construed to create a legal duty for the Released Parties to provide any assistance whatsoever, including medical assistance. 8. Application of Agreement to Minor Participants: In the case of a minor Participant, I, as parent or legal guardian, acknowledge that I am not only signing this Agreement on my own behalf, but that I am also signing on behalf of the minor and that the minor shall be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement. Additionally, by signing this Agreement as the parent or legal guardian of a minor Participant, I understand that I am also waiving certain rights on behalf of the minor that the minor otherwise may have. I agree that but for the foregoing, the minor Participant would not be permitted to participate in the Activity, and I sign this document out of a desire to have the minor Participant be allowed to participate in the Activity. I represent that I am a legal parent or guardian of the minor Participant. 9. Representation of Capacity to Contract, and Acknowledgement That Agreement is a Binding Contract: I represent that I am at least 18 years of age, and that I have the capacity to understand and be bound by all of the provisions of this Agreement. I understand and acknowledge that this Agreement is a contract and shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. It is my intent that this Agreement shall be binding upon my assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors, and personal representatives, and those of the minor Participant. 10. Agreement to Application of Wyoming Law and Selection of Forum: I agree that any and all claims directly or indirectly arising from or related to this Agreement, including any and all tort or contract claims arising from my participation in the Activity under this Agreement, shall be governed by Wyoming law,and that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim shall be in the Fifth Judicial District Court, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, without regard to any jurisdiction’s conflicts of laws analysis. 11. Miscellaneous Provisions: If any sentence, clause, paragraph or part of this Agreement is declared unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement may be modified only in writing. An electronic signature or acknowledgment of agreement upon this contract is fully binding and enforceable, and a copy of this executed Agreement may be used as if it is the original. I agree that this contract shall apply to any time that I engage in the Activity or access the Released Parties’ property. I consent to the use of any photographs, video, or incident documentation for legal defense or marketing purposes. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I AM AWARE THAT I AM RELEASING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OR MY MINOR CHILD OTHERWISE MAY HAVE. I AGREE TO BE FULLY BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. If signing on behalf of a minor, printed full name of minor Participant: below Date: April 18, 2026 |
