In consideration of my participation in activities sponsored by La Foret Conference and Retreat Center:
I understand that there are numerous risks associated with participation in any outdoor activities, including such risks as hiking, swimming, backpacking, out-camping, wildlife interactions, ropes courses, field games, crafts, and transportation to and from camp activities, and that many, but not all, of these risks are inherent in these and other activities. These risks, which contribute to the unique character and desirability of the activities involved, may pose the possibility of severe injury, illness, or death. I further understand that most of the activities involved in the program experience at La Foret will take place in an outdoor environment, and that La Foret staff have taken all reasonable measures to insure the safety and well being of all participants, including, but not limited to:
- ensuring that any instructors for activities offered at La Foret meet all the regulatory requirements (local, state, federal) for that position or activity.
- ensuring that all obvious and known hazards have been removed from the actual program area and frequented grounds.
I also understand that many of the risks inherent in the program experience cannot be eliminated, altered or controlled. Some, but not all, of the specific risks include:
- Weather conditions may change rapidly and unpredictably and may directly cause injury. Severe weather such as thunderstorms, hail storms, lightning strikes, burning sun, cold temperatures, forest fires, tornadoes, and others may also affect participant safety through the secondary impact of power outages, impaired equipment, and structural damage.
- Equipment used in activities may break, fail or malfunction, despite reasonable maintenance and use, and may inflict injuries, even when used as intended. Persons using equipment may lose control of such equipment and cause injury to themselves and/or others.
- Most activities take place in a natural environment where unexpected, unseen, unknown, and/or unmarked objects and conditions create risk of injury, i.e. tripping, falling, slipping, insect bites, animal contact, unstable surface conditions, falling rocks and objects, potentially harmful vegetation, etc.
Facilitators use their best judgment in determining participant's ability to participate in camp activities. However, participants may have unknown conditions which would limit their participation in certain activities or increase participant's risk of injury. It is imperative that participants and/or parents notify the event staff, in writing via this registration process, of any known limitations.
Motor and vehicle accidents, not the direct fault of facilitators and La Foret staff, may occur in the course of transporting participants to and from other activities.
Some activities may have inherent risks, due to the nature of the experience, and there may be other risks which cannot be anticipated.
Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification
I do understand and accept the risks of participation and do hereby release and waive any claim of liability against La Foret Conference and Retreat Center and its employees and agents with respect to any injury, illness, damage or death, occurring to me while participating in any and all camp/retreat programs and activities.
Governing Law
I agree that this form, and all other aspects of my relationship with La Foret Conference and Retreat Center and its agents and employees, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Further, I agree that any legal proceedings concerning such relationship shall be filed exclusively in the State of Colorado.
I acknowledge and assume all risks involved in participation in any of these activities and for any damage, illness, injury, or death resulting from such risks, for myself. There are no physical, emotional, or mental problems or limitations associated with my participation in activities, except as disclosed by me in writing on the Medical pages of this registration. (Please note we cannot accept your registration without your agreement to this release. Please contact logan@laforet.org with any questions)