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Activity
Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING Participating
in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in
injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third
parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to
those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering. ·
Avalanche ·
Avalanches can occur in the terrain in which we operate and can be caused by
natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g.
skiing/snowboarding). ·
Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include: ·
Cornices ·
Crevasses ·
Cliffs ·
Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps ·
Creeks ·
Rocks and Boulders ·
Holes and depressions below the snow surface ·
Variable and difficult snow conditions ·
Variable and difficult walking terrain ·
Snowcat roads and road banks ·
Fences and other man-made structures ·
Snow immersion ·
Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects ·
Extreme variation in trails or terrain ·
Encounters with domestic or wild animals ·
Loss of balance or control ·
Slips trips and falls ·
Becoming lost or separated from one's group ·
Rockfall ·
Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the
terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). ·
Falls and Belaying ·
Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to
collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death ·
The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a
ground fall ·
Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing, rappelling and
belaying ·
Communication, rescue and medical treatment ·
Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and
treatment may not be available ·
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of
the field ·
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may
be slow ·
Boots and binding systems ·
Even when set up correctly, a ski binding might not release during every fall
or may release unexpectedly. The ski boot/binding system is no guarantee that
the skier will not be injured. Non-DIN-certified bindings, such as
pin/tech bindings, present a higher risk of pre-release and/or injury as they
are not designed to the same safety standards as a DIN-certified alpine
binding. ·
Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark
boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not
release under normal circumstances. Using such a system increases the
risk of injury and/or death when caught in an avalanche. ·
Personal injury includes: ·
Sprains ·
Strains ·
Shock ·
Stress ·
Nausea ·
Food borne illness ·
Diarrhea ·
Burns ·
Cuts ·
Abrasions ·
Fractured or broken bones ·
Impalement ·
Drowning ·
Hypothermia ·
Loss of limbs ·
Frostbite ·
Sunstroke ·
Sunburn ·
Dehydration ·
Illness ·
Soft tissue injuries ·
Neck, head and brain injury ·
Paralysis ·
Psychological injury ·
Other injury to the body; ·
Helicopter risk for any programs involving a helicopter; ·
Other ·
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors ·
Changing weather conditions including but not limited to High winds, lightning,
forest fires ·
Effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and cerebral edema ·
Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi
which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact ·
Equipment failure ·
Incomplete warnings or instructions ·
Negligent first aid ·
Negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests
Negligence includes failure on the part of
ACC Volunteers/Guides (if applicable) to take reasonable steps to safeguard or
protect you from or warn you of
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