PARTICIPANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK

In consideration of the services of Pacific Alpine Guides LLC, their officers, agents, employees, and stockholders, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Pacific”) I agree as follows:

Although Pacific has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate equipment and skilled guides so I can enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, Pacific has informed me this activity is not without risk. Certain risks are inherent in each activity and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. Pacific does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this activity, but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.

1. Hazards related to mountain and rock climbing, skiing, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, and other forms of travel through mountainous terrain; Falls;
2. Crossing, climbing, or climbing down rock, snow, and ice; and steep or uneven terrain;
3. Snow related hazards including instability of the snowpack, avalanches, unsupportable snow, deep snow; tree wells;
4. Travel and river crossings, including travel to and from the activities;
5. Traveling in glaciated terrain, including; crevasse falls, crossing crevasses, and snow bridges;
6. Being struck by rockfall, icefall, or other objects dislodged, dropped or thrown from above;
7. Altitude related sicknesses and conditions including, but not limited, to acute mountain sickness, pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, and retinal hemorrhage;
8. Cold weather related injuries including hypothermia, frostnip and frostbite that may result in loss of limbs, digits, and permanent scarring;
9. Heat related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke;
10. My own capabilities may contribute to the risk, including my sense of balance, physical coordination, and ability to follow instructions, and actions of other participants;
11. If I experience fatigue, chills, or dizziness during the activities, my reaction time will be diminished and the risk of accident will increase;
12. Equipment failure, or injury from equipment;
13. Accidents or illnesses occurring in remote places without available medical facilities.

I am aware that mountaineering entails risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.

I acknowledge that engaging in this activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that the staff of Pacific has been available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity.