TOWN-Austin ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. I have voluntarily chosen to participate in TOWN-Austin outings knowing that these outings bring risks (such as: death, injury to myself, damage to my property) from events (such as: falls, rock falls, lightning, flooding, hypothermia, frostbite, heat or cold injuries, bites and stings, and accidents traveling to and from outings). I understand that equipment may fail, and such failure could contribute to my injury or death. My participation in TOWN-Austin outings (or that of the minor on whose behalf I sign this risk and liability release) is completely voluntary and is undertaken in spite of the hazards and risks involved.

2. I understand that I am solely responsible for assessing whether my skills, equipment, and level of physical and mental fitness are adequate for participation in TOWN-Austin outings. My skills, equipment and level of physical and mental fitness (or those for any minor on whose behalf I am signing) meet or exceed these requirements for participation in TOWN-Austin outings.

3. I understand that TOWN-Austin outings involve activities in rugged terrain in all extremes of weather, and I may be very far removed from any professional or medical services. I understand that rescues may take more than 24 hours and all medical and rescue costs are my responsibility. I understand the importance of obtaining sufficient medical and accident insurance before participation in TOWN-Austin outings. I understand the necessity of informing my outing leader of any life-threatening health issue I have as well as the location of medication to save my life.

4. I expressly accept all risks associated with TOWN-Austin activities and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all the consequences of my choosing to participate in TOWN-Austin outings. I hold TOWN-Austin and its officers, members, coordinators, trip leaders, and trip participants, harmless for any death, injury, damage, or loss which I (or any minor on whose behalf I sign this contract) might suffer as a result of participation in TOWN-Austin outings, including any injuries, death or damages which result from another’s negligence or fault.

5. I (and for any minor on whose behalf I sign this risk and liability release) hereby waive and relinquish any claims or causes of action which may arise out of my activities as a participant in TOWN-Austin outings for myself and on behalf of my spouse, partner, next of kin, members of my family, heirs, and for my personal representative and my estate. I agree that under no circumstances will I or my family, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns present any claim for death, injury, damage, or loss against TOWN-Austin or any of its members, leaders, or trip participants, whether or not the claim arises due to any person’s negligence or fault.

6. I have read and I understand this entire document and agree that it is my sole agreement with TOWN-Austin concerning its contents. I have considered its implications. I may choose not to sign it and may decide not to participate with TOWN-Austin.