I do for myself, ourselves, my, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns voluntarily and with full knowledge, assume all risk of accident and injury to my person and property which may arise from, or be related to, in any manner, my preparation for, and participation in paddling, hiking, biking, camping and other outdoor-related activities (hereinafter "Activities") with BURNHAM GUIDES LLC.
I, desiring to join BURNHAM GUIDES LLC in such Activities, do hereby declare that I fully understand and accept the following facts of life when participating in water activities:
1) Paddling or any outdoor-related activity in which I engage may expose me to various safety hazards and risk of injury;
2) I understand that exposure to elements of wind, sun, heat, rain, cold, storms, lightning, as well as tidal currents, rip tides, open water, surf, wildlife, sea life, insect bites, and other natural conditions can result in serious injury or death;
3) I also understand that I am willingly exposing myself to unpredictable hazards to my personal safety that are inherent with activities such as paddling, hiking, biking, camping, campfires, and walking on uneven surfaces.
4) I further acknowledge that my participation in the Activities is completely voluntary and I accept all responsibility for my health and well being during the Activities.
With this understanding, I hereby release BURNHAM GUIDES LLC, their agents and employees from all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, and all liability for damages, losses or injuries (personal and property), and attorney's fees and costs, that may arise from my preparation for, and participation in the Activities with BURNHAM GUIDES.
In addition, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless BURNHAM GUIDES LLC, their agents and employees, from all claims for damages, attorney's fees and costs, made against them that may arise out of my alleged negligence, gross negligence, intentional conduct or wrongful conduct. This release and indemnification shall be binding upon my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns.
In addition, I understand that I am not obligated to enter into this release agreement and have the right and free will not to participate in Activities with BURNHAM GUIDES. I also agree that the laws of Virginia shall govern any and all disputes that may arise from my preparation or participation in the above Activities.
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANT OF MINOR UNDER AGE 18 This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnity and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability innocence to my minor child’s participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.