GWSD / GCSAPP Participant Agreement Form

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant during all phases of the activity, including the potential for permanent paralysis, disability and death. These risks include but are not limited to: a) Cold weather and heat related injuries and illnesses including frostnip; frostbite; heat exhaustion; heat stroke; altitude sickness; hypothermia and, dehydration; b) “acts of nature” which may include rock fall; landslides; avalanches; inclement weather; thunder and lightning; severe and/or varied wind; temperatures; fire; flood; earthquake; and other weather or environmental hazards; c) River crossings; d) Travel to, during and from activities by motorized or mechanized means not limited to automobiles, helicopters, bicycles, snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes e) Risk associated with mountain activities (e.g. skiing; hiking; crossing, climbing or down-climbing of rock, snow and/or ice) not limited to loose, slippery or falling rock; avalanches; cornices; cliffs; treewells; snow covered objects; hazardous snow conditions; falling on or through ice; or immersion in deep snow or water; f) Equipment maintenance, failure and/or operator error; g) Tripping, slipping, falling, my sense of balance, physical coordination, physical abilities and/or limitations; and my ability to follow instructions; h) Attack by or encounter with insects, reptiles, and/or wild or domestic animals; i) Accidents or illnesses occurring in remote places where there are no available medical facilities; j) Fatigue, chill, and/or dizziness, which may diminish reaction time and increase the risk of an accident or injury; and k) The availability and proficiency levels of backcountry rescue and medical treatment.

I acknowledge the description of these risks is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in property damages, personal injuries, illness, or death. I agree to wear and use as instructed any necessary safety equipment. I recognize that failure to do so increases the potential for severe injury or death and absolves the RELEASEES from any liability whatsoever.