In consideration of the services of High Camp LLC/ High Camp Hut, their agents, owners, instructors, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as “HC”), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge HC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follow: 1. I acknowledge that participating in a retreat or staying at the High Camp Hut with a private group that a backcountry cabin entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of these adventure activities. The risks include, among other things: falling, temperature exposure (sunburn, hypothermia, etc.) failure to wear protective clothing, elevation changes, weather conditions including electrical storms, rocky terrain, and inherent dangers of being in the mountains, using the wood fired hot tub or sauna, sitting around the campfire. I understand that some programs contain psychological exercises and activities, including but not limited to: large and small group discussions, individual reflection periods, personal coaching, and other personal development activities (Reflective Activities). I understand the nature of the reflective activities that I have chosen to engage in and find no reason why I am unable to perform the required actions in order to safely accomplish these activities. Furthermore, HC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of participant’s fitness and abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless HC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or any use of HC’S equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of HC. 4. Should HC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required or incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risks of any medical or physical condition I may have. 6. If any pictures are taken of me during my time at High Camp I give permission for the owners to use them solely for promoting High Camp LLC and Friends of High Camp. 7. In the event that I file a lawsuit against HC, I agree to do so solely in the state of Colorado, and I further agree that the substantive law of Colorado shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect. 8. Unavailability of Medical Treatment: I understand that the Retreat Area is in a remote area. Further, I understand that the Released Parties do not provide medical services and that medical facilities are limited to the immediate area or the Retreat Area. If I am injured, I understand that I will have to be transported to distant medical facilities to receive medical services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, I hereby expressly consent to receive first aid, medical treatment, or any services rendered to my in the event of an injury, accident, or illness (hereinafter “Emergency Medical Services”) I incur during my direct and indirect involvement with the Released Activities and I hereby agree, on behalf of myself, my estate, executors, heirs, legal representatives, administrator, successors and assigns, to hold the Released Parties from any and all losses, claims, actions, demands, proceedings, or causes of action of any kind and character which may arise directly or indirectly out of Emergency Medical Services provided or sought. 9. Statement of Physical Conditions: I recognize that the Released Activities are strenuous, athletic endeavors requiring me to be in good physical condition, and that even if I am in good physical condition, I may suffer physical and mental injuries during my participation in the Released Activities, I hereby certify that I am not aware of and do not suffer from any physical infirmities or chronic illnesses which will affect my ability to engage in any Released Activities and that I am not under the treatment for any physical and/or psychological conditions which will affect my ability to participate in the Released Activities. I certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against HC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms. I have signed this on my own free will. Today's Date: May 13, 2024 |
