Agreement:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any activities organized by or associated with the Colorado White Water Association ("CWA"), including but not limited to river rafting, kayaking, and related events, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following:
1. Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks:
• I understand that water activities, including those organized by CWA, involve inherent and significant risks, including but not limited to:
o Water-Based Risks: Drowning, hypothermia, collisions with rocks or debris, entrapment, equipment failure, unpredictable water conditions, and other river hazards.
o Land-Based Risks: Falls, injuries during portage or equipment handling, encounters with wildlife, pets, insect bites, exposure to poisonous plants, or food illness.
o Transportation Risks: Accidents, road hazards, vehicle breakdowns, and adverse weather condition incidents during travel to and from activity locations.
o Environmental Risks: Exposure to extreme weather, lightning, flash floods, landslides, trees, ropes, rocks and other natural hazards.
I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of CWA, its members, or other released parties. I accept full responsibility for my participation.
2. Compliance with Safety Protocols:
• I agree to comply with all safety rules and instructions provided by CWA trip leaders, instructors, and officials.
• I will use all required safety equipment and ensure my personal equipment is in good working order.
• I will refrain from using alcohol, cannabis, or any impairing substances before or during CWA activities.
• I will participate within my skill level and physical abilities.
• I will adhere to all campsite safety protocols, including proper food storage, fire management, and waste disposal.
• I will immediately report any observed hazards to CWA officials and remove myself from participation if necessary.
• I confirm that I am in sufficient health to participate in the activities.
• I confirm that I will avoid influence of alcohol and drugs as relates to activities that could harm myself or others on the water, at events or to and from events.
3. Release of Liability and Indemnification:
• I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the following parties (collectively, the "Releasees"):
o Colorado White Water Association
o Paddlesport Risk Management, LLC
o US Government
o State of Colorado
o Private landowners whose property may be used
o Their respective officers, directors, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, members, participants, sponsors, and advertisers.
• This release applies to any and all claims for injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• This release includes but is not limited to: all water based activities, all land based activities, all transportation related to CWA events, and incidents related to all CWA events.
4. Media Release:
• I grant CWA permission to use any photographs, videos, or audio recordings of me taken during CWA activities for promotional, educational, or other purposes, without compensation.
• I waive any right to inspect or approve such media
5. Parental Consent (For Participants Under 18):
• If the participant is under 18, I, as parent or legal guardian, consent to this release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities arising from my child's participation, even if caused by the negligence of the Releasees.
6. Severability:
• If any provision of this agreement is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.