Weather, Trail Conditions, and Event Modifications
Participant safety is the highest priority of Gnarly Roots Wellness.
Gnarly Roots Wellness reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, relocate, shorten, modify, or cancel any wellness experience due to weather, outdoor conditions, park closures, environmental hazards, facilitator illness, equipment issues or any other circumstance that may affect participant safety.
If an event is postponed or canceled by Gnarly Roots Wellness, participants will receive notification as soon as reasonably possible and will be offered the opportunity to transfer their registration to a future event or receive a refund in accordance with the current cancellation policy.
Participants acknowledge that conditions and public areas are unpredictable and that itinerary, route,location and duration may change for safety reasons. Gnarly Roots Wellness cannot guarantee the condition of trails, facilities, wildlife, vegetation, weather, outcomes with other contracted experience guides or the actions of other members of the public using these areas.
I certify that I am physically able to participate in this activity.
I understand it is my responsibility to:
- Wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
- Bring sufficient water.
- Dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Monitor my own physical condition throughout the event.
- Notify the facilitator immediately if I experience pain, injury, illness, dizziness, or any condition affecting my ability to continue safely.
- I understand that I may stop participating at any time.
- Not use any mood or mind altering substances.
Follow all safety instructions provided by the facilitator.
Refrain from participating while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
I understand that participating in wellness activities involves inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.
These risks may include, but are not limited to:
- Uneven terrain
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Rocks, roots, mud, wildlife or other trail hazards
- Pulled muscles and stretching
- Fire exposure; burns
- Falls from aerial equipment
- Emotional engagement and trauma responses
I voluntarily choose to participate and knowingly assume all risks associated with participation.
Release of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I voluntarily release, waive, and hold harmless Gnarly Roots Wellness LLC, Brandy Taylor, its employees, contractors, volunteers, guides and representatives from any claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to my participation in a Gnarly Roots Wellness experience, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
This includes, but is not limited to, claims arising from:
- Personal injury or death
- Illness
- Accident
- Falls
- Property damage or Loss of personal belongings
- Delays, cancellations, or changes due to weather or trail conditions
Medical or Mental Health Emergency Authorization
In the event of a medical or mental health emergency, I authorize Gnarly Roots Wellness to contact emergency medical services and my listed emergency contact.
I understand that I am financially responsible for any medical evaluation, treatment, transportation, or emergency services I receive.
Gnarly Roots Wellness experiences are educational and wellness-focused and are not intended to provide crisis intervention or emergency mental health care.
I understand and agree. By signing below I acknowledge my agreement.