As a participant in activities of in the Willow Springs Open Space (WSOS) and Ken-Caryl Ranch, I agree to the following waiver and release: I, acknowledge that trail use, activities and work projects have risks, hazards and dangers that cannot be eliminated, particularly in an outdoor environment in mountainous terrain. I understand that these risks, hazards, and dangers, which may cause disability, injury and death, include without limitation: - risks from activities in areas where no outside services are available or provided; where rescue and medical services are limited and slow; where trail or conditions vary, are not maintained, and are unpredictable and changeable; where weather also is unpredictable and changeable; and where injuries could include, but are not limited to, cuts, wounds, contusions, broken bones, sprained muscles, animal or insect bites/stings, exposure, dehydration, hypothermia, frostbite, and head injuries;
- risks involved in decision-making and route-finding in an outdoor environment; getting lost resulting in dehydration, hypothermia, or frostbite,
- other risks, hazards, and dangers common to outdoor travel and outdoor activities that include, but are not limited to, trail construction and repair, biking, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, and backpacking.
I have read and understand the information provided by WSOSOA about the activities, work projects, and travel to and from such activities. I also understand that I have a responsibility for my own safety and the safety of others as an Open Space user. I understand that participation in the activities and projects of WSOSOA require good physical condition. I and/or my family, including my minor children, who are fully capable of participating in WSOSOA activities and willingly assume the risk of injury as my/our responsibility, including the loss of control or balance in walking, biking, hiking, or climbing; weather; collision with trees, rocks, or other obstacles, whether obvious or not obvious. I am voluntarily participating in activities and projects of WSOSOA with full knowledge of the risks, hazards and dangers involved. By my signature, for myself, my family (including minor children), my estate, and my heirs, I hereby knowingly and intentionally release, indemnify and hold harmless WSOSOA, its directors, officers, service providers, independent contractors, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, liabilities, suits, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) and negligence of any kind or nature, whether foreseen or unforeseen, arising directly or indirectly out of any damage, loss, injury, disability, or death to me or my property as a result of my participation in the activities and projects of WSOSOA, the use of its information or services and traveling in an outdoor environment in mountainous terrain, whether such damage, loss, injury, disability, or death results from negligence of WSOSOA, its directors, officers, service providers, independent contractors, agents, employees, or volunteers or from some other cause. I further agree not to sue WSOSOA, its directors, officers, service providers, independent contractors, agents, employees, and volunteers as a result of any damage, loss, injury, disability, or death that may occur while participating in its activities or projects. Date: July 6, 2025
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