PARTICIPANT
AGREEMENT:
In consideration of the services of Sun Valley
Helicopter Ski Guides, Inc. and World Wind Helicopters,
Inc., their officers, agents, employees, stockholders,
and all other persons or entities associated with
those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred
to as “SVHSG”), I agree as follows:
Although SVHSG has taken reasonable steps to
provide you with appropriate equipment and skilled
guides so you can enjoy an activity for which
you may not be skilled, we wish to remind you
that this activity is not without risk. Certain
risks cannot be eliminated without destroying
the unique character of this activity. The same
elements that contribute to the unique character
of this activity can be causes of loss of or damage
to your equipment, accidental injury or illness
or, in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death.
We do not want to frighten you or reduce your
enthusiasm for this activity, but we do think
it is important for you 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:
Helicopter skiing is usually accompanied by beautiful
mountain scenery. Those same beautiful mountains
pose a risk of avalanches. Avalanches may be caused
by natural forces including steepness of slopes,
snow depth, instability of snowpack or changing
weather conditions. SVHSG or its staff may misjudge
whether the terrain is safe for skiing or where
or when and avalanche may occur. The natural beauty
of the mountainous areas used for helicopter skiing
sometimes hides dangerous obstacles. Those obstacles
may be hidden by snow and include, but are not
limited to, crevasses, ice and snow cornices,
tree wells, tree stumps, creek rocks and boulders,
forest deadfall, holes and depressions below the
snow surface and varying and difficult snow conditions.
The ski areas may not have been skied previously
and are not regularly patrolled. Skiers may become
lost or separated from their skiing guides or
skiing companions by skiing in forested areas,
wild and rugged terrain, or bad weather. Communication
in this mountain terrain is always difficult and
in the event of an accident, rescue and medical
treatment may not be immediately available. Furthermore,
SVHSG employees have difficult jobs to perform.
They seek safety, but they are not infallible.
They might be unaware of a participant’s
fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the
weather, the elements, or the terrain. They may
give inadequate warnings or instructions, and
the equipment being used might malfunction.
I am aware that this activity entails risks of
injury or death to myself. I understand that the
description of these risks is not complete and
that other unknown or unanticipated risks may
result in injury or death. I agree to assume responsibility
for the risks identified herein and those 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 the risks.
I certify that I am fully capable of participating
in this activity. Therefore, I assume full responsibility
for myself, including my minor children, for bodily
injury, death, and loss of personal property and
expenses thereof as a result of those inherent
risks and dangers and of my negligence in participating
in this activity.
I have read, understood, and accepted the terms
and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that
this agreement shall be effective and binding
upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative,
estate and for all members of my family, including
any minors accompanying me. I acknowledge I am
not relying on any oral, written, or visual representation
of statements made by SVHSG including those made
in its brochures or other promotional material,
to induce me to participate in this activity.
Signature of Participant________________________________________
Print name__________________________________________________
Date_______________________________________________________
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