Participants on chemeketan climbs must sign an a release of liability form. Since this is usually done in the parking lot I've provided the language here some climbers can read it ahead of time.
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY
Event: Date:_____________________________
Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. Accidents resulting in injury or death do occur in outdoor activities. Climbing, hiking and other outdoor activities are dangerous. I AM AWARE THAT CLIMBING, HIKING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE DANGEROUS. I ACCEPT THE RISK OF SUCH ACTIVITIES AND I UNDERTAKE THEM ON MY OWN RESPONSIBILITY. Before participating in any Chemeketan activity, I will know and understand the activity and the hazards and will judge for myself if I have the skills and knowledge to safely participate. If I do go I will remain constantly alert for dangers to others and myself and will fully participate as a safe team member.
IN CONSIDERATION OF PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE EXTENDED TO ME, I RELEASE,
HOLD HARMLESS AND DISCHARGE THE CHEMEKETANS AND THE AUTHORIZED
CHEMEKETAN CLUB LEADER(S) OF THIS ACTIVITY FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY,
CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHICH MAY ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR FAILURE TO ACT DURING MY PARTICIPATION IN OR TRAVELING TO OR FROM ANY CHEMEKETAN ACTIVITY. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, ILLNESS OR OTHER INCAPACITY, I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST PAY MY OWN MEDICAL AND/OR EVACUATION EXPENSES, WHETHER OR NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.
I certify that I have read and understand the above and willingly sign.
